Jonny May

Jonny graduated with a degree in BSc (Hons) Sports Business Management. He really enjoyed playing rugby and his top priority was playing it at club and international level.

"I came to Hartpury as a college student to do a diploma in Sport. Once I completed this, I was offered a professional contract with Gloucester Rugby. I also decided that I wanted to continue my studies at Hartpury University. It was challenging doing a degree as I wasn’t able to get to that many lectures but my tutors always made time for me and arranged tutorials that fitted around my sporting schedule. 

Hartpury is a great place to come if you’re an aspiring player in any sport, not just rugby. It allows you to combine playing at a high level with continuing to study. I think a degree is something that is universally recognised as a high level of academic achievement and it gives you that success and respect that helps you get the career you want. I’m not 100% sure what I want to do yet after rugby but I’m considering the sports therapy field. I’d like to go on to do some coaching courses or get some work experience in the sports industry; so that when my playing career all comes to an end, I’ll have built up a CV that can open doors for me."