Nottingham Trent University
Brackenhurst Campus
CAMPUS INFORMATION
Brackenhurst Campus has specialisms in the following areas: Agriculture Crops & Livestock, Animal Care & Management, Countryside Management & Gamekeeping, Equine Care & Management, Horticulture, Landscaping & Sports Turf.
College
Telephone
0115 941 8418
Website
Address
Southwell NG25 0QF
The School of Animal, Rural and Environmental Sciences at Nottingham Trent University is one of the leading centres in the UK for animal and environmental sciences.
We’re based on Brackenhurst campus, just 14 miles outside Nottingham. A dedicated 200-hectare farm and woodland estate, it provides the perfect outdoor classroom. The rural campus has offered specialist courses for more than 50 years.
All our college-level, undergraduate and postgraduate courses are practical and informed by industry experts. You’ll graduate with the latest knowledge and skills needed to succeed in your chosen field. Find out more about how we can help you create your future and turn your passion into a career on our website.
Courses
We offer the following college-level (Level 2, 3 and Access to Higher Education), undergraduate and postgraduate courses:
Level 2 courses
Level 3 courses
- Agriculture, Extended Diploma
- Animal Management, Extended Diploma
- Equine Management, Extended Diploma
- Land and Wildlife Management, Extended Diploma
Access to Higher Education courses
Undergraduate courses:
- FdSc Animal Science
- FdSc Artisan Food Production
- FdSc Food Science and Technology
- FdSc Horticulture
- FdSc Horticulture: Garden Design
- FdSc Veterinary Nursing
- FdSc Wildlife Conservation
- BSc (Hons) Animal Biology
- BSc (Hons) Ecology and Conservation
- BSc (Hons) Environmental Science
- BSc (Hons) Equestrian Psychology and Sports Science
- BSc (Hons) Equine Sports Science
- BSc (Hons) Food Science and Technology (final year top-up)
- MGeog Geography
- BSc (Hons) Geography
- BSc (Hons) Geography (Physical)
- BSc (Hons) Horticulture (final year top-up)
- BSc Wildlife Conservation
- BSc Wildlife Conservation (final year top-up)
- BSc Zoo Biology
Postgraduate courses
- MSc / MRes Animal Health and Welfare
- MSc / MRes Biodiversity Conservation
- MSc / MRes Endangered Species Recovery and Conservation
- MRes Equine Health and Welfare
- MRes Equine Performance
- MSc Equine Performance, Health and Welfare
- MSc / MRes Global Food Security and Development
Facilities
We’ve invested over £20 million in facilities at Brackenhurst campus, creating the perfect specialist learning environment for our courses. They include:
- Animal Unit – home to more than 200 animals of over 60 different species.
- Equestrian Centre– including stabling for 65 horses, international size indoor and outdoor riding arenas and a horse walker.
- Modern glasshouses – alongside polytunnels and a Victorian walled garden.
- Veterinary Nursing Centre.
- Industry standard Geographical Information System (GIS) hardware and software.
- Industry standard food science laboratories.
- A brand new library.
Visit our website to find out more.
Visit us
Discover life at NTU for yourself at one of our open days. During the day you’ll be able to take a guided tour of the campus and facilities, visit accommodation, speak to staff and current students, and find out more about your course.