Environment, Conservation & Property Management

Why study environment, conservation and property management?

There is almost no space left on planet Earth. From development and agriculture to flooding and soil loss – our usable land and environment are being pushed past their limits.

Through our Environment, Conservation and Property Management courses, our students are fighting to restore the balance between land use and its impact. Whether it’s conserving vital habitats, shaping rural communities, or tackling climate change, you won’t just study land and planet here — you’ll help save it!

Our hands-on approach puts you at the centre of innovation—learning from research-active staff on our 494-hectare farm and exploring real-world challenges out in the field. From managing landscapes to restoring ecosystems and habitats, you’ll gain the skills and knowledge to make a real impact in a vital, fast-evolving sector. Explore our specialisms in Environment, Sustainability and Wildlife and Land and Property Management below.

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We Are Here: In the heart of Shropshire

Harper Adams University has been delivering education in Shropshire since 1901. A university campus at the centre of a 494-hectare farm, and sharing a county with the Shropshire Hills AONB, and further impressive natural resources, we are perfectly placed to deliver the knowledge and experience you need to thrive in your studies. Yet in just over an hour by car, you can be in Birmingham, Manchester or Liverpool, and London can be reached in 90 minutes by train from nearby Stafford. And now we have a second campus in Telford, with excellent transport links across the Midlands and into Wales.

Our specialisms

Environment, Sustainability and Wildlife

If you’re drawn to the natural world—its ecosystems, wildlife, and the urgent need for sustainability—our Environment, Sustainability, and Wildlife courses will give you the expertise to protect and restore it.

This specialism is about understanding how landscapes function, how species interact, and how we can create a more sustainable future. You’ll study biodiversity conservation, climate resilience, and land management, gaining the scientific knowledge and practical skills to tackle challenges like habitat loss, pollution, and species decline.

Careers in this field are diverse, from wildlife conservation and environmental consultancy to sustainability leadership and ecological restoration.

Environment, Sustainability & Wildlife

Land and Property Management

If you’re interested in how land is managed, developed, and protected, our Land and Property Management courses will give you the skills to shape its future.

This specialism is about balancing economic, environmental, and social needs. You’ll explore how land is valued, how property markets function, and how we can manage rural and urban spaces sustainably. From estate and farm management to land development and planning, you’ll gain the expertise to make informed, strategic decisions that benefit both people and the planet.

Careers in this field are dynamic and varied, from rural surveying and estate management to land valuation and planning consultancy.

Land & Property Management

Why Harper Adams University?

125 years of experience

Since 1901 we have been empowering students to make the difference; preparing them to tackle the global challenges facing our land, habitat and environment sectors. As one of the oldest specialist educators in the UK, our commitment to purpose-led education sits on a 125-year foundation.

Teaching excellence

We’re proud to be ranked in the UK’s top five for Land and Property Management courses by the Complete University Guide 2025.

Our facilities

Surrounded by Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty and set within our own 494-hectare farm, you’ll study land and environment exactly where it matters most - out in the field!.

Research with impact

Our staff are shaping the future of environmental science through groundbreaking research. With specialisms including paludiculture, entomology, land management, and agronomy, you’ll have a front seat as we redefine industry.