Students widely praise the support the university offers, and Harper Adams has been in the top 20 in the student support category at the Whatuni Student Choice Awards since 2014.
Academic support at Harper Adams is a top priority – students can rely on personalised assistance around study skills and direct academic support from their tutors relating to course content. There’s also specialised support for students with dyslexia, as well as help with any IT problems that may arise, to ensure that each student’s studies are as smooth and successful as possible.
The on-site student services team is available to help with any issues, from money worries to illness. Meanwhile, the learner support team are on hand to provide help to people with a range of disabilities and learning difficulties.
Harper Adams have a qualified BACP registered counsellor in addition to a mental health and welfare advisor, who provide drop-in services for students as well as appointments throughout the week, by prior arrangement. They provide professional, accessible and confidential support to students experiencing emotional or psychological problems which may affect their personal lives or academic performance.
Harper Adams University students on Whatuni say:
“Student support staff are very accommodating to learning difficulties and provide a well-rounded support network to complete module work, especially understanding information from a different point of view.”
“The student support section is brilliant, always there to help with Uni and life!”
“Had the best uni experience due to all the support I have received.”
Find out more about the student support offered on the university’s website.
VISIT WEBSITEMany courses at Harper Adams University offer an opportunity to do a work placement or sandwich year. These opportunities will help you develop your employability skills, and the careers department is also on hand to offer personal support.
As well as a wide range of courses on offer, Harper Adams University also has loads of clubs and societies you can join during your studies. Joining societies is just one of the many ways you can tailor your experience at Harper Adams University to suit you.
With a degree in a subject you love, you'll find more doors opening to jobs you'll love. Studies have also shown that graduates earn more on average compared to non-graduates.
If you want to continue to pursue education, you'll be able to progress to postgraduate study once you've got your undergraduate degree. You could opt to study a master's, or even get a PhD.
Living in uni halls means you'll have access to communal areas including kitchen and dining facilities. These facilities offer you plenty of opportunity to socialise with the students you're living with.
You'll also find all bills are included in your rent, and yes, that includes WiFi. Rent also covers security and maintenance. There are accessible rooms available in halls that have been adapted for disabled students.
