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Sports Academies

Over 250 international athletes have developed their talents at Hartpury over the past 15 years.

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From equestrian medal-winners at the Olympics, to our BUCS-winning squads for men's and women's rugby and men's football, we nurture the very best talent.

Equine Academy

Our equestrian athletes receive world-class coaching to develop their competition careers. Graduates include Rio Olympic medal winner Astier Nicolas and dressage star Olivia Oakeley.

Hartpury Equine Academy Student Posed

Women’s Rugby Academy

We have teams in the top tier of women’s rugby; the Premier 15s, and BUCS National League, and are previous BUCS champions. Our university team is coached by England star, Natasha Hunt. Recently, graduate Zoe Aldcroft was named World Rugby Women's 15s Player of the Year 2021.

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Men’s Rugby Academy

Our successful student-led team, Hartpury University RFC, plays and trains on campus. Professional players Jonny May, Alex Cuthbert, Seb Negri, Harry Randall, Jonny Hill and Ben Vellacott are among our graduates.

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Women’s Football Academy

We have teams in the BUCS league for football and futsal. Students play regularly in the Women's Futsal Super Series live on BT Sport. Players also feature for club sides in the National League.

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Men’s Football Academy

Our senior football programme is among the best in the UK. We're 11-time BUCS Premier League winners and five-time BUCS national champions. Successful graduates include Ghana internationals Abdul Majeed Waris and David Accam, and Mustapha Bundu who played for Sierra Leone in the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations.

University Mens Football Academy

Rowing Academy

Five former students and staff were named in Team GB rowing squad for the Tokyo Olympics. We have a strong relationship with British Rowing and have seen numerous Home International appearances, as well as Henley Regatta, National Schools and BUCS Regatta wins.

Hartpury Rowing Academy

Golf Academy

We play in the top levels in the BUCS leagues, BUCS Golf Tour and The R & A competitions. Former student George Bryant won the English and Welsh BUCS Golf Championship, while Joe Buenfeld won the Junior European Open.

Hartpury Golf Academy

Netball Academy

Our Netball Academy is coached by netball star Jess Shaw. We're a Team Bath Netball Academy Development Centre and BUCS league winners. Students play for Netball Super League teams.

Hartpury Netball Academy

Athlete Performance Academy

We support athletes competing at the top of their national governing body talent pathway, including athletics, biathlon, cricket, swimming, and others.

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Academic and career progression

At Hartpury, you can pursue a dual pathway, developing your talent alongside your degree, with specially tailored academic and sporting timetables. We have extensive links with professional and non-league clubs. While you’re with us, you can gain invaluable work experience and build links for your future career.

Fees and funding

Sports Academy membership costs £340* for the 2024/25 academic year. It includes training with qualified coaches, access to world-class facilities including our gyms, transport and our Sports Academy Performance Hub.

We offer scholarships for students with the potential to excel in their chosen sporting field.

*these fees are subject to change.

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Featured sport degrees

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MSc Strength and Conditioning

Join one of a select few CIMSPA (Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity)-endorsed strength and conditioning courses in the UK. You’ll develop industry-relevant competences to the highest level.

BA Hons Sports Business Management
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BA (Hons) Sports Business Management (Top-up Level 6)

Level 6 Entry onto the BA (Honours) Sports Business Management degree is specifically designed to create a pathway that allows graduates from the 3-year Sports Management diploma, taught at certain Ontario colleges, to complete a Bachelor’s degree in just one further academic year.

Bsc Hons Physical Education And School Sport
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BSc (Hons) Physical Education and School Sport (with Foundation Year)

Make a difference to the lives of young people through physical education and school sport. Build the skills for a rewarding career, inspiring children to be more active, and improving their health and wellbeing through sport.

Bsc Hones Sports Therapy
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BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy (with Foundation Year)

Graduate as a qualified sports therapist using our dedicated sports therapy clinic, working with the general population and athletes with support from industry experienced staff. The course is accredited by the Society of Sports Therapists, so you can be confident you’ll graduate ready for your career.