Partnerships & industry links
University Centre Sparsholt is renowned for the extent, depth and breadth of its links with industry. The opportunities this provides for students are outstanding, over 50% of our graduates reported that they had worked for their current employer before or during their recent programme of study at Sparsholt.
93% of our graduates are in work or further study 15 months after graduation (2024 Graduate Outcomes Survey)
Course Industry Links
Agriculture
- Omnia
- Barfoots of Botley
- Leckford Estate (John Lewis Partnership)
- Vitacress Salads
- Savills Land Agents
- Natural England
- Farming & Wildlife Advisory Group (FWAG)
- As well as local farmers and the
- National Farmers’ Union
Animal Science, Zoo Biology & Veterinary Nursing Science
- The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons
- ZSL London and Whipsnade
- Bristol Zoo
- Chester Zoo
- Dudley Zoo
- Blackpool Zoo
- Woburn Safari Park
- Cotswolds Wildlife Park
- Longleat
Equestrian Science & Performance Management
- The British Horse Society (BHS)
- Dodson & Horrell
- British Dressage
- The British Equestrian Federation
- Robinsons
- The Jockey Club
- Newmarket Racecourse
- The National Stud
- Horse & Hound
Fisheries, Aquaculture
& Marine Studies
- British and Irish Association of Zoos and
Aquariums (BIAZA) - British Zebrafish Association
- Institute of Marine Sciences at the University of Portsmouth
- British Trout Association
- Institute of Fisheries Management
- Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA)
- Ornamental Aquatic Trade Association (OATA)
- Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (CEFAS)
Wildlife Ecology & Conservation
- Natural England
- Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust
- Hampshire County Council
- The National Trust
- Ecology & Countryside Service
- The Wildlife Trusts
- Farming & Wildlife Advisory Group (FWAG)
- Forestry Commission
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