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Harper Adams is a single campus university offering a range of qualifications connected to the agri-food chain, animal health and the rural sector. This university in rural Shropshire performed very highly in the 2019 Whatuni Student Choice Awards, coming in first place for both Student Support and Job Prospects, and second in the Course and Lecturers category. It also placed fifth in the University of the Year category. Harper Adams offers undergraduate qualifications in the following areas:
Harper Adams has its very own commercial farm that extends to more than 550 hectares of land and contains both arable and livestock enterprises.
It also holds one of the highest UK University graduate employment rates at 97.2% – according to the Destination of Leavers from Higher Education Survey. The university is one of only two universities to have been awarded Gold in both the 2017 and the 2018 Teaching Excellence Framework.
Our student reviewers regularly say they have loved their time at Harper Adams, rating the overall experience very highly.
Harper Adams University students on Whatuni say:
“Lectures are really helpful with modules and all information needed is given to help prepare for exams assignments, social life is really good too.”
“Very friendly atmosphere around campus, engaging staff with real-world experience in the sectors”
“Good learning curve, great meeting new people and being able to live in a nice part of the country while studying.”
Graduate employment prospects are consistently above 96% (currently 97.2%), helped by practical degrees and strong links with industry specialists. Each degree course includes a compulsory placement year, the majority of which are paid, working in your chosen field.
Former students have gone on to work in areas including Agronomy, Veterinary Surgeries, Business Consultancy and Mechanical Engineering. Companies who have employed Harper Adams graduates in recent years include Bentley, Avara Foods, John Deere and Tesco.
Harper Adams won the Job Prospects category at the 2019 Whatuni Student Choice Awards for the fourth year running, and this great win is reflected in comments made by our student reviewers, with the opportunity to take work placements particularly commented upon.
Harper Adams University students on Whatuni say:
“Help to find placements and sessions to help prepare us, lots of practicals included for real-life experiences.”
“They have very good placements available and good graduate percentage.”
“Active careers department and jobs/careers fairs organised.”
With just under 3,000 undergraduate students on campus at any one time, the university is able to offer small seminar and tutorial sizes, with students consistently praising teaching methods. This was recognised with Harper Adams coming second place 2019 Whatuni Student Choice Awards in this category, after coming first in both 2017 and 2018.
Our student reviewers are all very positive, with high praise for their courses and the lecturers who deliver them.
Harper Adams University students on Whatuni say:
“Lots of practical sessions and instructive lectures, good variation of phase tests, assignments and exams.”
“Good lesson structure, tutors always make themselves available.”
“Fantastic! would recommend them to anyone.”
The students’ union is run by current students with the SU President being a Harper Adams graduate, following their final year. The students’ union is at the heart of the close-knit community on campus, running student societies and sports clubs as well as organising nightlife in the form of balls, the legendary themed Wednesday nights and weekend events such as the annual Big Weekend and Hobgoblins, which see guest appearances from popular bands and Radio 1 DJ’s.
The SU helps to organise your Freshers’ Week, at the start of your first term at university, which will help you settle in and meet housemates, people on your course and staff. Wednesdays also see lectures finish at 1pm for everyone to allow students to be involved in sporting activities, whether playing or supporting them, or to enjoy the range of other activities offered by the SU, from gaming, to art to rescue dog walking!
Our student reviewers enjoy all that the union has to offer, from club nights to the freshers’ fair.
Harper Adams University students on Whatuni say:
“Fantastic.”
“Variety of clubs/socs and good support given to exec teams by SU staff.”
“Good, they listen to feedback e.g. make new clubs on demand.”
All 14 halls of residence are less than 10 minutes’ walk from campus facilities, lecture theatres and students’ union. A variety of accommodation packages are available – from self-catered en-suite with self-service laundry, to catered, shared university houses with laundry services and options in between. All options include cleaning service, free parking, 24-hour security and Wi-Fi. Each hall has appointed student wardens, usually in their final year, who live on site and provide a first point of contact for any concerns or queries you may have.
Every effort is made to offer first year students accommodation on campus, if they apply before September 1st. Beyond first year, students tend to rent accommodation with a group of friends in the rural vicinity, this includes houses, barn conversions, cottages and flats.
The majority of these are within a five-mile radius of the university. Newport, where the majority of student houses are, is a thriving market town. There is a shuttle bus to the university regularly, for those who do not drive, as well as taxis. Accommodation in the town is readily available at around £70 per week, per person.
Harper Adams University students on Whatuni say:
“Halls are pretty good and lovely service.”
“The cleaners are friendly, there is a very communal atmosphere.”
“Large rooms, great food.”
More than £45 million has been invested in the university campus over the last decade at Harper Adams.
This includes an extended teaching laboratories complex and an Agricultural Engineering Innovation Centre with all the latest technology. The modern Bamford Library, located at the centre of campus, provides access to more than 41,000 books and electronic journals in an eco-friendly building.
With all facilities within walking distance of each other on campus, it allows lecturers to demonstrate both practical aspects as well as theory in course teachings. The rural setting is also great for field trips, course-related excursions and traditional country pursuits.
Students have the unique advantage of being able to learn ‘in the field’ on the university’s own commercial farm. After a multimillion-pound investment, including expanded dairy and pig units and a food research centre, the farm extends to more than 550 hectares on a number of diverse sites and features a variety of livestock.
Our student reviewers have been highly impressed by the ongoing levels of investment into facilities at Harper Adams, with many commenting that there is always something new being developed, or something old being improved. The university came sixth in this category at the 2019 Whatuni Student Choice Awards.
Harper Adams University students on Whatuni say:
“Very good, good variety.”
“There is a lot on campus relevant to specialised courses.”
“Lots of facilities which are easy to access and use.”
The market town of Newport, just 2.4 miles from the university campus, is the nearest stop for supermarkets (Waitrose, Aldi and Lidl), high street stores and specialist shops, including a fancy dress hire shop and charity shops that get plenty of business from Harper Adams students.
The town is also home to around 13 pubs and one nightclub and is a popular night out among the Harper Adams students. Just 10 miles away is Telford Centre which has a much wider range of high street favourites, as well as a selection of popular restaurants and cinemas. Shrewsbury, Stafford and Wolverhampton are all a bit further away but worth exploring.
The uni is located in a rural area, but students don’t feel isolated with Newport nearby, and few have any complaints about their surroundings.
Harper Adams University students on Whatuni say:
“Newport is a nice little town, Telford has all I need.”
“Not a city, rural life is the best.”
“Very quiet but the locals are friendly and have a good laugh.”
Taking part in a club is one of the best ways to make friends with those who have common interests and develop life skills. Students have a range of clubs and societies to join including rowing, 4x4, motorsport, gaming, LGBTQ+, field sports, debating forum, rugby and other sports as well as support to create new clubs and societies!
All students get the opportunity to see what the clubs are about at the Freshers’ Fair. Here new students can meet the Club Execs, find out what activities are planned and sign up for their favourites. Sports fixtures involving clubs such as rugby, football and hockey can also be a great way of socialising for those who are just there to support!
Our student reviewers paint a very positive picture of the clubs and societies on offer at Harper Adams, forming the social backbone of the uni: easy to get involved in, lots of choice, and a great way to make friends.
Harper Adams University students on Whatuni say:
“Very welcoming, a range of things to do.”
“Great way of meeting people and just enjoyable.”
“Very good choice and clubs work hard to get you involved.”
Students widely praise the support the university offers, and Harper Adams has won the Student Support category at the Whatuni Student Choice Awards for the last five years.
The on-site Student Services team is available to help with any issues from money worries to illness. The Learner Support team provides help to people with a range of disabilities.
Harper Adams have a qualified BACP registered counsellor and a Mental Health and Welfare Advisor who provide a drop-in service for students as well as appointments throughout the week, by prior arrangement. They provide professional, accessible and confidential support to students who experience emotional or psychological problems which may affect their personal lives or academic performance.
Harper Adams University students on Whatuni say:
“Lots of support opportunities, lots of mental health support, as well as study support.”
“Absolutely amazing student services and tutors can help with every need.”
“Staff are very accommodating and able to help students with additional needs.”
UK Students Per Year: £9,250
Fees depend on the course you take and how long it takes to complete. Full time UK and EU undergraduate fees are £9,250 and placement years are £1,850.
International Students Per Year: £10,600, and a placement year costs £3,150.
The university's Development Trust is a charity that works with industry and alumni to offer exclusive scholarships to current Harper Adams students. More than £400,000 of scholarships are offered each year; most include financial help, some also offer paid placement opportunities.
The benefits of scholarships for students can include:
Please see the university's website for full details of the scholarships available.
One of the advantages of being a small and specialist university is that lecturers and other support staff can spend more time working with smaller groups and can get to know you as an individual, helping you learn, develop and achieve your goals.
Many lecturers are also involved in research or consultancy work with industry and are well placed to pass on the latest industry knowledge, developments and practices to you, the student. All research conducted by Harper Adams is of international quality and more than 50 per cent is either world leading or internationally excellent.
As the UK’s leading university for the agri-food chain and rural economy and coming fifth in the Whatuni University of the Year 2019, Harper Adams is engaged in research of international quality. It is also home to a range of specialist research centres, of which more than 50 percent are either world leading or internationally excellent.
It has strong relationships with industry, professionally accredited courses and expert academic staff, covering all aspects of the food chain, from plough to plate, plus allied subjects including animal health, engineering and geography. Harper Adams won the ‘Course and Lecturers’ category at the 2018 Whatuni Student Choice Awards and came second this year.
All applicants should meet the minimum entry requirement of 4 GCSEs at grade C/4 or above, including maths, English language and science. In addition to this, applicants must also be in possession of, or studying towards, an acceptable level 3 qualification, such as A levels. Details of accepted qualifications and grades can be found on the university’s course pages, or within the relevant UCAS Entry Profiles.
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