Harper Adams University

Agriculture has a vital role to play in global food production and security, climate change mitigation, environmental protection, water management and renewable energy creation.

Our Agriculture students are taught by lecturers with extensive industry and research experience to develop and manage sustainable production systems integrating appropriate technologies to maximise economic, social and environmental security. You will be studying in a diverse range of learning spaces located at the heart of our Future Farm alongside students from a wide range of rural and urban backgrounds, whilst establishing a life-long network of friends and professional contacts.

You will soon be putting your learning into practice engaging with real-world scenarios and projects from day one. Supported by an integrated placement year in industry, you will be ready for your future career having developed a range of personal, technical and professional skills that today’s employers value. You will be well prepared for careers in farm management, on-farm advisory and consultancy roles, the agri-food industry and both agriculture and environmental policy roles. Additionally, your degree will equip you with the skills to continue in research or education.

Mechanical Engineers apply core principles and advanced simulation tools to take ideas and concepts through to economical, sustainable and fit-for-purpose solutions. These challenges may be to improve healthcare, create inclusive and sustainable products or even develop the next generation of transportation.

Our Mechanical Engineering students analyse a wide range of problems using fundamental engineering principles to develop systems that are not only theoretically proven but practically applied and tested. You will learn in dedicated engineering facilities which are at the heart of our small rural campus, which offers many opportunities to apply your engineering skills to areas such as food production, agriculture and business. Assessment typically includes industry projects, the use of simulation tools, creating and exhibiting new products, investigative portfolios and technical interviews.

From day one you will develop your problem-solving skills and produce practical solutions to real and difficult problems as an individual and as part of a team. You will be encouraged to enter external challenges to open your eyes to how others work together and develop your understanding of global issues. Supported by an integrated placement year in industry, you will be primed for your future career using personal, technical and professional skills employers have identified with us as critical to your graduate employability in roles such as production specialist, advanced research engineer, environmental engineer, and structural analyst.

Graduates from the BEng (Hons) Programme will be highly capable of reliably managing and delivering solutions to complex engineering problems. MEng graduates, in addition to having developed a greater range and depth of knowledge at the forefront of the industry, will also have demonstrated the ability to identify improvement opportunities and to lead on the creation and dissemination of innovative solutions to complex problems.

Data Science is the driving force behind some of our largest global developments and most fascinating careers. From air pollution prediction to cancer detection and Artificial Intelligence; data scientists discover the truth behind information and use it to make a tangible difference to the world we inhabit.

In response to the UK's Digital Skills Gap, where nearly half of businesses are actively searching for digital talent, we're empowering students to become future-ready and emerge as the next generation of digital experts! Learning in our state-of-the-art business community, Station Quarter, you will hone the skills needed to build a successful career in Applied Data Science; including computing, machine learning, AI and wider academic skills.

But why Harper Adams University?

Here at Harper Adams, we’re proud to champion our Digi-Bridge principle, offering a degree programme that equips you with the essential skills that are often missing from secondary education. This means that when you step into the ‘real world’, you’ll be thoroughly prepared with a skill set that sets you apart from other graduates in the field.

The ‘Applied’ in our degree title also isn’t just a label; it’s a commitment to practical learning. We work closely with industries to create degrees that prepare you to meet the needs of the workforce, now and in the future — which is why we’ve been the number one University in the UK for career prospects for seven years running.

Our data science team is made up of industry experts who are deeply engaged in research and sector developments, ensuring your education is always current, relevant, and tailored to industry needs. Throughout your time at Harper Adams, you’ll actively participate in real-world business cases, live hackathons and inspiring ‘TED’-style Talks. This hands-on approach means that every class and workshop give you skills that can be put to immediate use, setting the stage for a successful career in data science.

Physiotherapy following veterinary referral can help animals recover from a variety of conditions such as back pain, sprains, strains, fractures and sporting injuries. It can also be used following orthopaedic, neurological or general surgery, as well as improve biomechanics and athletic ability.

As such its use within the veterinary field is increasing. Animals can undergo a wide range of treatments including manual techniques, electrotherapies and exercise therapy.

As a student, you will be participating in a fulfilling journey, during which you will grow and develop the necessary skills to be an integral part of the veterinary profession. This rewarding career will allow you to work within the wider veterinary profession, working autonomously under veterinary referral and in a variety of business settings from freelance to referral hospitals. You will play a vital role in improving the lives of animals whilst forging strong bonds with animals and their owners.

As you progress you will develop and then bolster the necessary skills to succeed in this emerging field of practice. Our supportive team and carefully structured course will help you consolidate your learning. Periods of in-house and external clinical rotation enable you to meet the requirements and clinical hours necessary for professional registration, whilst boosting your confidence and allowing you to succeed. Demand for highly skilled, clinically experienced veterinary physiotherapists is ever-increasing and our integrated programme allows you to explore lots of opportunities within and beyond the course.

Whilst academically challenging, the course has a huge practical component, with specialist teaching and authentic assessment throughout. You will be taken on a learning journey from first principles through to full evidenced-based practice. You will discover the importance of clinical reasoning and will be supported in the development of skills to research and apply new knowledge as you continually improve your competencies. As you progress towards your final goal you will achieve stepping-stone qualifications in massage therapy and hydrotherapy.

Clinical teaching is delivered in small groups by our team of qualified veterinary physiotherapists and veterinary surgeons, in first-class facilities, with dedicated clinical areas. As you progress, you will become increasingly involved in running, shaping, and driving our on-site small animal clinic and ambulatory equine service, complemented by integrated placement weeks throughout your course. This will open future career prospects and provide you with the tools needed to enter the real world confidently and competently.

This undergraduate programme is subject to accreditation by the Register of Animal Musculoskeletal Practitioners for membership. It will provide the knowledge and skills for you to become a veterinary services professional and work closely with veterinary surgeons.

A business education unlocks exciting opportunities and our BSc /BSc (Hons) Business Management degree takes a universal and integrated approach to understanding business, organisations and management, and the development of a broad set of transferrable skills that will last you a lifetime in an increasingly globalised world and one where the nature of work and employment continues to be shaped by advances in digital technology.

On your journey with us, you will experience a blend of academic and practical learning, backed up with a fascinating range of events and activities that get you working alongside successful businesses. You will try your hand at finding real-world solutions and meet leading industry experts from a range of sustainable competitive businesses. You’ll spend a transformative placement year working in the industry.

Along with essential practical and technical skills, you will also be learning invaluable soft skills that employers rate so highly, such as communication, teamwork, creativity, motivation and leadership. The modules that make up the degree are assessed in a variety of ways to allow you to demonstrate your capabilities including real-world projects, team challenges, reflective portfolios, business writing and research, and you will manage your learning with the support of focused, frequent feedback.

As you progress through your degree you will develop your capabilities in commercial thinking, planning, and management, and in your final year, you’ll be working at a strategic level across all business areas. You’ll develop a deep understanding of organisations and the roles within them and learn with the skills required for successful entrepreneurship too, preparing you to confidently take your next step into a management career.

If you are interested in food and being part of a creative, dynamic and fast-paced profession then this course will give you the skills you require. It provides the opportunity to explore your interests in food whether these relate to science or society, the practical or the theoretical, people or processes.

You will explore consumer needs, nutrition, food production, new product development, supply-chains, marketing approaches, research and development, and issues of sustainability in food. You will be equipped with a broad base of practical, theoretical, and technical skills to help address global food challenges.

You will be taught in dedicated, specialist facilities, and assessed through an innovative combination of theory and real-world practice. Assessment typically includes live industry projects, creating and exhibiting new products, creative portfolios, and consumer research. We focus on a small number of topics at any one time, with frequent feedback, to help you manage your learning. You will learn with a diverse group, including international students and industry professionals.

Our food graduates access a variety of exciting, globally connected roles, from selecting what is sold in supermarkets to creating the next generation of innovative food products. Supported by an integrated placement year in industry, you will be primed for your future graduate career and for progression into roles that include the management of brands, people, projects, and products.

Applicants studying under the USA system will require suitable equivalent qualifications to be considered for our undergraduate degree courses. We will consider the High School Diploma for GCSE equivalency and will also typically require applicants to have studied Advanced Placements. For a 96-point offer, we will be looking for 3,3,3 as a basis. Please check our website for course details and contact our Admissions Team for further advice by emailing admissions@harper-adams.ac.uk