Harper Adams University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
Harper Adams has specialised in providing higher education in agriculture for more than a century, producing highly capable graduates to drive this large and dynamic industry forward through an exciting range of career opportunities. If you are in any doubt as to the importance of the industry in the UK, remember about 75 per cent of the land area is used for agriculture! There are around 400 students here studying agriculture at degree or foundation degree level, either as a single subject or combining it with a related area such as engineering, animals or business. Agriculture students – or ‘agrics’ as they like to be known – aren’t just farmers’ sons and daughters. They come from many different locations and backgrounds, both urban and rural, and their reasons for studying agriculture are as diverse as their career plans. Choosing Agriculture (with Year 0) will lead to either a foundation or bachelor's degree in Agriculture, depending on how well you perform during your first year. Please note that you will need to have some relevant work experience. 4 years (full-time) including a one-year work placement. A three year programme is available for applicants with at least two years, full-time relevant work experience. Please contact Admissions for further information on this option.
Modules
For up to date module information please visit the university website at: https://www.harper-adams.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/84/agriculture
Assessment method
Assessment is via a balance of coursework and examination. Weighting is typically 50 per cent course work and 50 per cent exams, although certain modules, such as Academic Skills are 100 per cent coursework assessed. Environmental Science and Maths Awareness are assessed 100 per cent by examination.
How to apply
This course has limited vacancies, and is no longer accepting applications from some students. See the list below for where you normally live, to check if you’re eligible to apply.
EU
Wales
England
International
Scotland
Northern Ireland
Republic of Ireland
31Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- D407
- Institution code:
- H12
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Foundation
International applicants
Due to the course length we are unable to consider applications from students who require a Student visa.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
GCSE/National 4/National 5
There is a requirement for all applicants to have completed a minimum of 10 weeks work experience on a commercial farm by the 1st August. Gaining the relevant practical experience in advance of the start of the course is preferable. However, for applicants who do not come from a farm background and who do not have the relevant contacts necessary to complete the work experience, we recognise that this may be difficult to achieve. Applicants who are assessed to be in this position, following interview, will be offered the opportunity to enter the course via the Access to Agriculture The University is committed to bringing fresh talent to the industries we serve and has developed a range of initiatives to give everyone the best chance to access our undergraduate programmes. Known as 'Access to Harper' our contextualised offer scheme recognises difficulties that some applicants may face and provides those applicants with an offer lower than our standard requirements. Further details can be found at https://www.harper-adams.ac.uk/apply/how-to-apply/access.cfm
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
http://www.harper-adams.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/84/agriculture
Additional entry requirements
Interview
Interviews will take place either on campus or virtually taking into account any Covid-19 restrictions or government advice in place at the time.
Student Outcomes
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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
The number of student respondents and response rates can be important in interpreting the data – it is important to note your experience may be different from theirs. This data will be based on the subject area rather than the specific course. Read more about this data on the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Republic of Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | Year 1 |
| EU | £13250 | Year 1 |
| International | £13250 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
This 4 year course consists of 3 years on campus at a cost of £9250 per year with a placement in year 3 which costs £1850 (Fees for International students are £13,250 per year with a placement in year 3 which costs £3,500)
Details of additional costs in addition to course fees can be found in the Fees and Charges brochure available at https://www.harper-adams.ac.uk/apply/applicants/key-info.cfm
Provider information
Harper Adams University
Newport
TF10 8NB