Our Equine Academy offers world-class coaching to empower our equestrian athletes in their pursuit of competitive careers. Notable graduates include Astier Nicolas, an Olympic medallist at Rio, and dressage sensation Olivia Oakeley.
With representation in the top echelons of women's rugby - the Premier 15s and BUCS National League - coupled with previous BUCS championship victories, our university women's rugby team is truly exceptional. Guided by England star Natasha Hunt, we've proudly produced talents like Zoe Aldcroft, crowned World Rugby Women's 15s Player of the Year 2021.
Our student-led rugby team, Hartpury University RFC, takes center stage on our campus. It's no surprise that graduates like Jonny May, Alex Cuthbert, Seb Negri, Harry Randall, Jonny Hill, and Ben Vellacott have gone on to make their mark in the professional rugby world.
In both football and futsal, our teams are active participants in the BUCS league. Our students are not only regulars in the Women's Futsal Super Series, aired live on BT Sport, but also frequently feature in club sides competing in the National League.
Our senior football program stands among the finest in the UK. With 11 BUCS Premier League titles and five BUCS national championships under our belt, we have consistently produced remarkable talents. Graduates like Abdul Majeed Waris, David Accam, and Mustapha Bundu, who represented Sierra Leone in the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations, speak to our program's excellence.
Five former students and staff members earned coveted spots in Team GB's rowing squad for the Tokyo Olympics. Our achievements extend to numerous Home International appearances, victories at prestigious events like Henley Regatta, National Schools, and BUCS Regatta, all while maintaining a strong partnership with British Rowing.
Our presence in top-level BUCS leagues, the BUCS Golf Tour, and competitions sanctioned by The R & A attests to the quality of our Golf Academy. Notable successes include former student George Bryant's victories at the English and Welsh BUCS Golf Championships and Joe Buenfeld's triumph at the Junior European Open.
Led by netball luminary Jess Shaw, our Netball Academy has earned its reputation as a Team Bath Netball Academy Development Centre and BUCS league champion. Our students are also integral members of Netball Superleague teams.
Abdul Majeed Waris studied a Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport and Exercise Science at Hartpury College. He's gone on to pursue a club career around Europe, playing for clubs including FC Porto, Nantes and Trabzonspor.
He started for Ghana against Portugal at the 2014 World Cup finals and was instrumental in his country’s World Cup qualifying campaign, scoring three goals in four games to help take the Black Stars to the finals in Brazil.
“My time at Hartpury was great for me in terms of my development, both in education and in football.”
Abdul Majeed Waris
Abdul Majeed Waris studied a Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport and Exercise Science at Hartpury College. He's gone on to pursue a club career around Europe, playing for clubs including FC Porto, Nantes and Trabzonspor.
He started for Ghana against Portugal at the 2014 World Cup finals and was instrumental in his country’s World Cup qualifying campaign, scoring three goals in four games to help take the Black Stars to the finals in Brazil.
“My time at Hartpury was great for me in terms of my development, both in education and in football.”
Abdul Majeed Waris
Academic and career progression
At Hartpury, you can pursue a dual pathway, developing your talent alongside your course, 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.
Sports Academy Membership
If you would like to represent one of the Academy sports at Hartpury in the 2025/26 season, then you must become a member of the Sports Academy.
Sports Academy membership is split into two performance-based tiers (Tier 1 and Tier 2), giving you access to the right level of support and services for your sport and performance goals.
The Hartpury Sports Academy Membership is inclusive of gym membership fees, however, non-Academy students wishing to join the gym can purchase a separate gym membership. Learn more about our gyms here.
If you'd like to purchase gym membership only, you can do so here.
All Sports Academy athletes pay a £250 joining fee at the start of the academic year. Once squad selections are confirmed, you’ll be assigned to a tier as determined by our Sport Academy Managers and charged the remaining balance in January.
By joining the Sports Academy, you are confirming that you will adhere to all code of conducts detailed in the Hartpury Sport Athlete Guide and acknowledging that you have read through the supporting academic achievement for sports academy students’ policies.
During your time as a student, Hartpury may collect, use, and process your personal data as outlined in the Hartpury General Privacy Notice. If you are a member of Hartpury’s Sport Academies or utilise the facilities within Hartpury Sport, we may collect physical and digital data about you.
Scholarships:
We offer scholarships for students with the potential to excel in their chosen sporting field.
Read our supporting academic achievement for sports academy athletes.
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Access to Higher Education Diploma Sports Studies
Our Sports Studies Access Diploma is the perfect entry point to start your journey towards a career in the global sports industry. You’ll complete academic and practical sessions to develop the skills and knowledge of sport.
Level 2 Extended Certificate General Sport
If you’re looking to transition to Level 3 study but don't have the grades to do so straight from school, our Level 2 sports course is for you. Our students learn through a mix of theoretical and practical sessions, including trips and work experience, to gain an understanding of the competitive sports industries. On successful completion, you could progress onto our Level 3 sports courses.
Level 3 Foundation Diploma Sport (PE and Coaching)
Prepare for a career in PE and sports coaching with this course. Learn through theoretical and practical sessions using our university level facilities. You’ll complete a seven-week work placement at a local primary school and deliver PE lessons.
Level 3 Extended Diploma Sport (Fitness)
If you’re looking for a career in the fitness industry or hoping to progress onto a higher education sports degree, then this two-year course provides an excellent foundation for your development towards your goals. You'll learn through a mix of theory-based and practical sessions including a mixture of fitness, instructing and sports science-based modules. In your first year, you will also complete your YMCA Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing.
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