Agriculture postgraduate degrees in All England

The campus is quite far from where I live, and if I stay for events, I come home at a later times and my area is unsafe, so I don’t really go to university events anymore. Though I do enjoy the buildings of the campus and the facilities.

Worst aspects of uni experience was 2nd year housemates. I felt rushed to find a 2nd year house and made big mistakes. 2nd year was miserable for me and I didn’t know I could access resources for help. Best aspects is when I did find the resources they did an amazing job to help me out.

The best part of this university is its rural location, surrounded by wildlife, which creates a calm and inspiring environment to study in. The staff go above and beyond on my course to offer continuous support throughout the modules, and the facilities on campus are unmatched. The veterinary department has a separate building dedicated to practical work, equipped with most, if not all, of the equipment used in real veterinary practices. This provides excellent preparation, support, and guidance, ensuring that when I qualify as a Registered Veterinary Nurse and entre the workplace, there are no surprises- everything I need to know will be thoroughly taught and demonstrated. The university also offers free access to on-campus rugby matches, creating a great atmosphere and giving students the opportunity to engage more with sports and campus life. Personally, I have not found anything that needs improvement. I have lived on campus for six months now, and transport is given to students, for a reasonable price, travelling to and from Gloucester for those without cars. for those who do drive, there is plenty of parking available. I fell in love with this university the very first day I came to view it, and being on my dream course means I truly couldn't be happier.

I like the facilities for my course and the amazing lecturers and team behind it. The campus could be improved in terms of its look, it’s very plain and boring, no stand out features that would be good to take photos in front of e.g on graduation day

It's important to consider why you have selected to attend Harper Adams before choosing it for your degree program. It's a small, specialist university but there's a reason we've won these awards! The academic, research, and tutor/supervisory support I have received is unmatched. It's a friendly campus and I have met many lovely people who feel strongly about the university. The campus is in a rural area, meaning if you're looking for a constant ambient nightlife or social scene, you may not find it here. There is a reliable shuttle service to and from Newport and the Telford campus, however the timetable can be limited depending on time of year. Getting around may be a struggle if you cannot drive or do not own a car - or have ride-sharing friends/colleagues. Finding accommodation in Newport is very challenging, BUT I only looked at flats I could let alone. I enjoy the location and campus so my ratings reflect my preferences. As a postgrad, I have not engaged with the SU and therefore cannot accurately rate it. I haven't engaged with the student life offerings much either, but I am aware there are quite a few clubs and groups to join! (Attending uni can be challenging, but it's a great opportunity to step outside your comfort zone!) The student support is where I unfortunately have not had positive experiences - as a more "mature" postgrad student, I felt the Wellbeing team couldn't really relate to my problems and background very well which didn't result in the support or outcomes I was hoping for. I imagine they may be much better equipped to support undergrad students but as I don't have those experiences at Harper, I cannot confirm. That said, I did feel heard when I spoke with them, but ultimately the support I needed came from elsewhere on campus. In short, I am quite happy with Harper. Finding the right fit for you is important though, so I'd encourage a visit and arranging time to speak with lecturers in your topic area if you can.