Harper Adams University Postgraduate Prospectus

Your support network The postgraduate, international and financial support teams work with Student Services to help postgraduate students settle into life at Harper Adams and address any problems or queries you may have, from finding accommodation to visas and finance. Two friendly, full-time staff live on campus and are responsible for Student Services and welfare. They are assisted by a team of undergraduate student wardens, who live in halls of residence, including the self-catering halls where postgraduate and international students usually live. The team is based within the Faccenda building, where you can find a range of staff dedicated to help you from day to day. Academic support For academic concerns your course tutors, postgraduate programmes manager and taught courses officer will be your first port of call. Library and IT staff are also happy to help. Medical services A local medical practice has a clinic on campus at Harper Adams and holds daily sessions, on weekdays, to ensure students receive medical support when needed. Support We have a qualified BACP registered Counsellor and a Mental Health and Welfare Adviser who provide a drop-in service for students as well as appointments throughout the week, by prior arrangement. Their aim is to provide professional, accessible and confidential support to students who experience emotional or psychological problems which may affect their personal lives or academic performance. Faith Whatever your faith you will find a place of worship and a congregation within travelling distance of the campus. There is a quiet room on campus for anyone to use for prayer or reflection. Harper Adams students enjoy close support from a group of chaplains. Christian staff and students have their own society (which welcomes members of all faiths) and provided there is enough support you may be able to set one up for your own particular faith. Supporting students with disabilities We welcome applications from students with disabilities and are committed to ensuring you will be able to participate in all aspects of the academic and social life here. We provide an integrated service for people with a range of disabilities and aim to create a supportive environment, constantly striving to improve services and progress towards a fully inclusive environment. All students are sent a Learner Support Self- Assessment form to complete before they arrive. Students are advised to return this, indicating any disability or support needs. On arrival, any student who has notified us of a disability or specific learning difficulty will be invited to meet a member of the Learner Support Team, when individual needs can be discussed and appropriate provision made. If you have a specific learning difficulty (i.e. dyslexia) or a disability, you can make an appointment to discuss the support available to you. The campus is being constantly updated to increase ease of use. Two of our halls of residence currently have lifts, and several en-suite rooms have been built specifically to accommodate wheelchair users. We are keen to meet the needs of disabled students who may require modifications in their room. If you have a disability or a specific learning difficulty you may qualify to receive financial help through the Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) scheme. The Learner Support Team will be happy to help you with your application. Further details about the DSA are available from: tinyurl.com/info-dsa For further advice and guidance please contact: Learner Support Coordinator +44 (0)1952 815417 jhill@harper-adams.ac.uk harper.ac.uk/learner Equal opportunities Harper Adams University is committed to providing higher education for everyone who can benefit from it. We aim to create a diverse learning environment that values all individuals. More details about equal opportunities and diversity at Harper Adams can be found online in our Single Equality Scheme and Action Plan. harper.ac.uk/equality 21