Undergraduate applications

If you’re applying for a full-time degree or a foundation degree programme at Harper Adams University, you’ll need to apply online through UCAS.

UCAS is the official application service for the UK and ensures all your applications reach your chosen universities! For further application support from UCAS, you can read through their guides and FAQ.

UCAS offers several entry points and application routes, giving you flexibility to apply when the time feels right for you and you’re confident with your application.  

The main UCAS deadline is usually in late January, but if you're applying for veterinary medicine, you'll need to submit your full application by mid-October. From February to July, Extra opens, which provides another opportunity to apply before Clearing begins.  

For a full list of dates and helpful guidance, take a look at the UCAS website.

Don’t worry – these things happen! While we do have typical offers for each course, we also consider individual circumstances and can provide contextualised offers to better reflect your personal circumstances. 

If you’re unsure about your results, or need some further advice, please contact ourAdmissions team by emailing admissions@harper-adams.ac.uk.

For any student applying to university after 2026, the personal statement format will be changing from a single longer piece to three shorter sections.

These new ‘support’ questions are designed to make things clearer and more structured, giving every applicant a fairer chance to showcase their strengths. The new questions will cover topics like:

• Why do you want to study this course or subject?
• How have your qualifications and studies helped you to prepare for this course or subject?
• What else have you done to prepare outside of education, and why are these experiences useful? 

As a mature student you’ll apply through UCAS, just like all our other undergraduates! You can explore all the tailored application resources from UCAS. 

If you’re applying without the support of a school or college, you may find you need further guidance on the personal statement questions or how your qualifications match up to our entry requirements. If you do need any additional advice, please contact admissions@harper-adams.ac.uk. We’re here to help!