Harper Adams University
Harper Adams is the university for food production, animal health and sustainable living environments – with a mission to advance knowledge, inspire and equip learners to deliver real change for the living planet. With a thriving and caring campus community, and rich heritage, the university is committed to making a significant global difference with the support of its future-shaping students, academics and researchers.
Entry requirements start at 220 points for a full degree and 120 points for a Foundation degree, but some more specialised courses such as veterinary nursing and agriculture do require some level of practical experience.
Tuition fees are £9,000 per year for UK and EU undergraduates, the maximum tuition fee, and £10,000 for international students.The placement year costs a £1,800 admin fee for UK and EU students, £3,000 for international students.
The university advocates a hands-on approach to learning. The on-site farm is just one example. Depending on the course you choose, you may find yourself driving a tractor to work at the Agricultural Engineering Innovation Centre, while the Applied Engineering facilities include a huge indoor field.
New facilities are opening on a regular basis. One of the latest, in its metal-plated eco-structure, is the Weston Building. This building includes a 260-seat lecture theatre, the university’s largest.
The university aims to have all first year undergraduates on-campus in a hall of residence, or at least to find them somewhere close-by if this is not possible.
In halls, two 'wardens' or final year students act as mentors and big brothers or sisters. Halls range from fully catered room and board to self-catering flats and houses. Annual prices (2016) range from £4,080-£4,386 for self-catered, en suite single rooms and from £4,692 (shared bathroom)-£5,931 (en suite) for a catered single room.
The university actively encourages prospective students to visit.
