The Centre for Rural and Equine Studies is situated in a unique location at the gateway to the Yorkshire Dales.
Based at Skipton Auction Mart, the Centre for Rural and Equine Studies is situated at the commercial heart of a rural community which vastly enhances and enriches your learning experience. Our strong industry links and the close contact with many of the key players in a wide range of rural businesses ensure that your learning experience is relevant to modern practice.
Your course of study will make extensive use of the rich and varied range of environments and habitats in the Yorkshire Dales and beyond. Contact with the businesses and organisations that have shaped our countryside and continue to maintain its economic development will help to focus your commercial experience and management skills. You will be taught by our specialist teaching staff and meeting with key industry specialists and guest speakers will enhance your learning.
Our courses are tailored to meet the requirements of an ever-changing industry and prepare you for fulfilling careers in a wide variety of rural businesses and organisations.
Our facilities and resources include:
– Animal management unit
– Construction area for land based skills
– Extensive horticulture unit and garden design studio
– Fully equipped training rooms and workshops
– Highly qualified, specialist staff
– Purpose built equestrian centre
– Rural mechanics workshop
Campus: Auction Mart | Course length: Full-time 2 years, part-time 3 years
Campus: Auction Mart | Course length: Full-time 2 years, part-time 3 years
