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4.04.23.01042 Student reviews
Sort:Latest reviewsThe grounds are beautiful all times of the year. Lecturers are all very helpful whilst giving additional time and support if required. Accommodation is clean and well thought out. Improvements - parking
The best aspect of my university experience has been the strong balance between academic learning and real-world agricultural application. The teaching at Harper Adams is very hands-on, and the lecturers genuinely take the time to support you and bring industry knowledge into every module. I’ve really enjoyed the practical sessions, farm visits, and the opportunity to apply theory straight away. The sense of community is also a big positive — everyone knows everyone, and being involved in clubs like Harper Women’s Rugby and Harper Cymru has made the experience even better. The most challenging aspect has been managing the workload during busy periods, especially when multiple assignments fall at once. However, it has pushed me to become more organised and confident in my time management. Another area that could be improved is access to certain facilities during peak times; practical spaces and study rooms can get busy, which occasionally makes it hard to find somewhere to work. Overall, Harper is a great place to study because of its supportive environment, practical learning style, and industry connections, and the challenges I’ve experienced have ultimately helped me develop useful skills.
The student union and support for the course is amazing. Everyone is always happy to help and this is done quickly as well. The campus is rural making it difficult for students who can’t drive but it’s does have a bus service and good delivery options.
It is a lovely place to study. I chose harper as I am from a very rural background. I settled in so quickly to Harper. I am a member of Harper Cymru society which has been a great help for me, it is like a home from home. There is a lot of student support and everyone is ready to help. I will be very sad to leave next year!!
The staff are very supporting and help you throughout the modules. There could be more inclusion between the part time/apprentice and full time students.
18-24 years
First gen student
My experience at the university has been largely positive, with some challenges along the way. The biggest difficulties I’ve faced have mainly been due to the location and the limited student travel options. Getting to and from accommodation can be quite difficult, especially on days with last-minute cancellations or when travelling long distances for a single 50-minute lesson. This hasn’t always been ideal, and it can make planning ahead quite stressful at times. Despite this, the support I’ve received from the university itself has been excellent. Student Services and my tutors have always been approachable, understanding, and genuinely helpful whenever I’ve needed guidance. I’ve also been supported financially through a bursary fund, which has made a meaningful difference to my studies. Overall, I’ve had a good experience here. Even though I am currently resitting one module, the support throughout has been consistent and reassuring. The staff clearly want students to succeed, and that has made a real impact on my time at the university.
Harper is a nice place to study because we get a lot of support with our courses. However, there is a bit of room for improvement when it comes to the timetable (some days we have really lomg days full of lectures making it hard to focus and others we have only got one lecture.
I love how rural it is. Live the university farm. Lectures are really nice and make an effort to get to know you.
Bad location.
Good community
Student union is great, don’t have anything bad to say and I absolutely love my course
love the education and practical experiences available and availability of placement options
Nights out and smaller community helps to get to know people better
Love the people, wish we didn’t have to drive to every lecture
I love the outdoor space but the university is very hard to get to when the weathers bad.
4.4
Good Social Life, Good Staff, Good Job Opportunities, Location may be difficult without a car.
Good Content and Opportunities for Practical Sessions.
Prices feel slightly high for students with lower maintenance loans. Overall very nice halls, good staff and lovely cleaners . Had a couple maintenance issues but solved timely.