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Agricultural Engineering (with Placement)

  • BEng (Hon)
  • 4 Years
  • Sandwich
  • 21 September 2026
  • Undergraduate
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Course summary

The course

Agricultural Engineers are the specialists who help solve global challenges which affect all of us, such as feeding a growing population with increasingly scarce resources while protecting the environment.

Our Agricultural Engineering students develop machines, technology, systems and environmental solutions to reduce input consumption, increase precision and create sustainable production systems. You will learn in engineering facilities located at the heart of our commercial farm, home to cutting-edge research. You will study alongside farmers, agrifood entrepreneurs and environmental consultants, providing you with a network of contacts who will need your problem-solving expertise. Assessment typically includes live industry projects, creating and exhibiting new products, creative portfolios, and applying specialist engineering tools and techniques.

You won’t have to wait to put your learning into practice – you will be a member of a team of engineers from day one engaged with real-world scenarios and projects. 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 designing and test the next generation of agricultural machinery and systems e.g. robotic farming, product support engineers, research.

New programme for 2023

This is one of a series of Harper Adams undergraduate courses which have undergone curriculum review to ensure they provide the best content and experience for students and deliver excellent graduates into industry.

Harper Adams University engineering courses are accredited by the Institution of Agricultural Engineers, on behalf of the Engineering Council.

Duration

4 years (full-time) including a one-year work placement. A three-year programme is available for applicants with at least two years of full-time relevant work experience. Please contact Admissions for further information on this option.

Modules

https://www.harper-adams.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/201013/2023/agricultural-engineering

Professional bodies

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

  • Agricultural Engineers, Institution of

Ways to study this course

Campuses

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Study options

  • BEng (Hon) • Sandwich • 4 Years

Start dates

  • 21 September 2026

Apply by
14 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
H330
Institution code:
H12
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Year 1

Harper Adams University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

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How to apply

Apply by
14 January

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:
H330
Institution code:
H12
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff 96 - 120 points

For applicants from an A-level background, offers would typically require three A-level subjects within an equivalent range of CCC-BBB (96 to 120 UCAS points). In addition, guidance to candidates would include preference for the following subjects: Mathematics, Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Further Maths or Design & Technology

A level CCC - BBB

For applicants from an A-level background, offers would typically require three A-level subjects within an equivalent range of CCC-BBB (96 to 120 UCAS points). In addition, guidance to candidates would include preference for the following subjects: Mathematics, Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Further Maths or Design & Technology

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) DDM

For applicants studying the BTEC Extended Diploma route, offers would typically require DDM. Units in Mathematics for Technicians or Further Mathematics for Technicians (or an equivalent Level 3 Maths unit) preferred (but not mandatory).

Please note this Level 3 Extended Diploma should be 1080 Guided Learning Hours. We do not accept the 720 GLH version as fully meeting our Level 3 entry requirements.

For applicants taking a City & Guilds Level 3 Advanced Technical Extended Diploma, offers tend to be in the region of DDM.

Please note these grades apply only to the new examined (reformed) version of the Level 3 Advanced Technical Extended Diploma which should be 1080 Guided Learning Hours. For the previous version of this course, the City and Guilds Level 3 Extended Diploma, we require grade D. We do not accept the 720 GLH version as fully meeting our Level 3 entry requirements. If you are unsure which version you are studying please contact your school or college for advice.

Access to HE Diploma D: 15 credits M: 30 credits

Applications from Access to Higher Education programmes are welcomed. Applicants need to have 15 credits in Maths passed at Merit.

Scottish Higher ABBB

Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF) DDD

Please note these grades apply only to the old non-examined version of the Level 3 Extended Diploma which should be 1080 Guided Learning Hours. We do not accept the 720 GLH version as fully meeting our Level 3 entry requirements.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme 28 points

pass with 28 overall with Maths passed with 5 at higher level

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)

We accept the Welsh Baccalaureate as equivalent to a full A level. For further information please contact the Admissions team.

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) H2, H3, H3, H3

ABBB under previous system

GCSE/National 4/National 5

All applicants must have a minimum of 4 GCSEs at grade C/4 or above including English Language, Maths and a Science.

BTEC level 2 in Science at grade M will be accepted as an alternative to GCSE Science at grade C/4

T Level D

Accepted subject Agriculture, Land Management and Production
Routes: Land-based Engineering

Accepted subject Design and Development for Engineering and Manufacturing
Routes: Mechanical engineering, Electrical and electronic engineering, Control and instrumentation engineering

Accepted subject Maintenance, Installation and Repair for Engineering and Manufacturing
Routes: Maintenance engineering technologies: mechanical
Maintenance engineering technologies: mechatronic
Maintenance engineering technologies: electrical & electronic
Maintenance engineering technologies: control & instrumentation
Maintenance, installation, and repair: light and electric vehicles

For full entry requirements, including details of all other qualifications accepted, please see our website www.harper.ac.uk.

The University is happy to consider applications from those who are studying mixed qualifications, such as combinations of BTECs and A levels. Due to the numerous combinations available it is impossible to state the entry requirements for these, but applicants can expect to receive offers with comparable grades to those without mixed qualifications. For advice please contact the Admissions Team.

Applications are also welcomed from students who do not meet the minimum entry requirements but who can demonstrate sufficient academic ability and motivation via their application. We do not interview routinely for this course however the course manager may wish to contact applicants on an individual basis to discuss their application further

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

Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.

Additional entry requirements

Other
Interviews will take place on an ad-hoc basis should the Course Manager wish to discuss any aspect of your application and for all potentially suitable applicants who require visa sponsorship

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).

It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.

Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

LocationFeeYear

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 £9535 per year with a placement in year 3 which costs £1905 (Fees for International students are £16500 per year with a placement in year 3 which costs £3,848)

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