Harper Adams University 1084 reviews

Yes a years work placement which is invaluable

It’s hands on . Mostly 50/50 with lectures and tutorials

35

It’s great , and also the only place to go on a Wednesday night

Yeh they are ok , little dated ? But outdoor pool is a treat

Non existent

Yeh good , they have lots of support

Great . They are always offering extra support and help with assignments !

British farming . Neither but what we support the most

Lectures and lecturers completely career focused and industry savvy

Teaching style is interactive for a taught MSc and very applied to industry. Lecturers are very industry experience and specialised Modules taught in block weeks with 30 hrs per module

30

Not involved because I’m a part time student with a full time job and only attend for block week teaching

Wonderful library, lecture rooms and computing suits

N/a it had a rural location

Na for me but believe they are Very good

Academics great for MSc students. Course manager Iona huang is excellent and committed to being a great dissertation supervisor

Na

The University includes a 12 month placement in my third year this is a brilliant opportunity to apply the skills I learn in lectures to every day employment. The placement year was a real selling point of the University. The careers department are brilliant by offering one to one meetings on the regular basis to discuss the applications process and interviews.

The course includes a balance of assignments and examinations, this allows everyone to show their best skills. Lectures include power points before we discuss the content fully in tutorials. Some courses are fully assignment based.

18

The Students' Union is the heart of the University where everyone gets together and enjoy meeting new friends. The SU organised a variety of events with a brilliant acts.

The university facilities are brilliant from a fully equipped library, 24 hrs computer rooms and other quiet working rooms where students can use to do group work.

Support is available

Everything within Harper is career focused, from assignments to SU Events

Most - you are an individual with a name not just a number - lecturers will create spare time for your needs Least - (Very Hard) sometimes a mix-up between subject because same teaching staff

16

Best in the UK - everyone views are considered and new updates are always posted if they are good or bad

They are brilliant, there is something for every individual person's needs.

We are not in a city. Harper is great because is it in a village but a town is very close, for the local amenities and where most student live

Brillant

Best I have every received and complete personal

Yes, we always have raise and give event throughout the year and 2 week decided to raising and giving

Careers meetings, skills module, placement etc

It’s interesting but one module new for this year is disorganised

It’s good but a bit repetitive

Clean, nice and spacious, better than I thought it would be

Good

None existent. Newport is good for a small town but can either be dead or packed, hit and miss

Good

Very good

Not sure

Offers CV checking, interview preparation and a placement year. Offers a variety of transferable skills courses

Engaging lecturers, mix of tutorials and lectures, visiting lectures and site visits

20

I love it - They offer a variety of clubs and societies. They try to get everyone involved, whatever they're into and wednesday nights are the best

Good, the sports facilities and SU are being improved currently. Some teaching facilities are ageing but overall they're good as the newer ones make up for it.

Not in a city so not 'city life', but the local town and area are great

Great - Open to everyone and lots of variety

Good - they try and advertise/encourage the personal support to everyone and i feel like there's everything I could need. The academic tutors are always available and welcoming

The RAG week is always fun and raises lots of money for charity. The Marrow initiative is also really big at Harper and they're trying to get as many people involved as possible.

Massive efforts through placements after first year

Lectures and tutorials in the week works very well with small groups aswell

17

Very good gets everyone involved as much as possible. Best night out of the week

Small but all you need and more than suitable

Slightly dated accomodation but some new accomodation. Modern labs. On farm campus makes perfect for learning.

No real city. Newport very nice with everything you need

Very good. Good socials

Always someone to talk to about anything

RAG is a huge part of the university with RAG week and special events.

I have just secured my placement with Marks & Spencer, sponsored by the Rabobank. This is a scheme that Harper Adams set up 2 years ago, helping students financially so that they can move to London for a year and complete their placement. Without the financial aid I would not be able to carry out that year of work in London without serious financial difficulty. The university also help you from first year onwards, with CVs and interview preparation. I felt well prepared when attending my interview in London.

I like the modules and support that lecturers offer for the more difficult ones. However I would prefer to have more optional modules. For example the choice in second year to study more food related modules rather than business.

20

It is by far better than any other I’ve heard of! The university is a close knit group, and so the SU is a well known group of people that make changes that we want to see. They are also the communicators between those who manage the university and the students. So they are a vital part of Harper

The gym has improved massively this year, doubling in size. The lack of a river close by means that the rowing team, that I was previously involved in, had to source their water training in Shrewsbury. But apart from that the other facilities are all up to standard.

The town of Newport is the main built up area by Harper therefore there is not so much city life during the week but bus trips to mains cities such as Birmingham and Cardiff occur most weekends.

Very inclusive and fun. The rowing club was a whole new group of friends in first year. The clubs provide more socialising opertunities and are a great way to meet new friends.

It is very easy to go speak to your tutors about work, but also your course manager is always on campus to go and have a word with. The pastoral care is amazing, they will deal with any situation and always listen to what you have to say.

Lots of projects go on during reading week and he holidays for members of the public to get involved in.

Placement year, close lecture to student relationship to help receive job offers and great help with writing a CV.

Love the one on one with lecture and student and the hands on experience on the farm, the 9am’s are a killer!

18

The nightlife is brill lots of sports on a wednesday and at the weekend! Not involved to focus on studies more

Brilliant gym, dance studio, Astro pitch, pingpong, tennis and basketball court and a good sports hall and swimming pool. A library with thousands of books. A fully functioning farm with dairy cattle battery chickens, sheep and pigs. As well as a companion animal house with a wide range of species.

Lots of pubs with a range of cheap drinks such as a quadVod for £5, as well as the more expensive pubs with a range of gins, one club but it’s great with the right people

So much variety, the hockey club is obviously the best of course, so much to chose for so many different people with different interests

Close relationship, course tutors W chorale you to seek learning help and advice which I found very helpful for my studies and revision

Constant raising and giving by the RAG events that happen throughout the year as well as MARROW representatives encouraging people to get involved and get tested!

They provide a placement year and have career fairs with many different employers where you can go and speak to them

The variety of the modules taught, also the tutorials where you have a chance to speak directly to the lecturers. The way some of the lectures are taught means it is easy to lose concentration

16

The student union is fab, always offering a variety of options. However the acts etc. Offered could be improved which then may increase the attendance

Really good atmosphere, however the communal facilities are poor

The facilities for the size and location of the uni are good

This doesn't apply

Usually well run, but could maybe do with more input from the uni itself when needed, then other times they intervene when not needed

Good feedback offered from tutors and lecturers where you can easily email them or arrange a time to meet them

General rag events