Founded in 1901. For more information on Harper Adams history, visit the website. Very high quality teaching. Rated highly for industry contacts and graduate employment – 98.3% of our graduates obtained full-time employment (Destination of Leavers from HE Survey 2012). Rated highly by satisfied students – rated as eighth in the UK for student satisfaction in the National Student Survey. Single campus location in beautiful Shropshire countryside. A shuttle bus is available three times a day for students living in nearby Newport to get to campus. Free parking.
High teaching quality and strong applied research focus.Placement experience and high employability of students.High standard of resources to support teaching, including the farm and other specialist resources in food, and land-based engineering. The ratio of University owned workstation to students is 1:4. All workstations have access to the internet. Most IT facilities open 13.25 hours each day of the week (7 hours each on Saturday and Sunday). The open-access areas are open 24/7 and students can access services through the University portal from their own laptops or computers 24/7. 41,000 books and 3,000 journals in the Bamford Library, making it one of the largest specialist land-based collections in the UK.
The Learner Support Co-ordinator arranges support for learners with disabilities. Prior to arrival at the University students are invited to complete and return a Learner Support Self Assessment indicating if they have a disability. They are also encouraged to contact the University prior to arrival to discuss their support needs and application for the Disabled Students' Allowance (if appropriate).
Students will meet with the Learner Support Co-ordinator at start of the academic year to discuss support needs. Disability support includes an Assessment of Study Needs carried out in University (through the University of Derby Access Centre). Additional examination support including extra time and any other support recommended in the Assessment of Study Needs or other appropriate evidence).
Many different clubs and societies available, as well as many sporting clubs and teams. Student Union President is a one-year sabbatical position, rest of executive are first/second year students. Ledgendary social programme on campus. Busy and varied social programme on campus, plenty of opportunities to attend events off-campus, from club nights in Birmingham to the annual ski trip abroad.