Your degree is more important than ever

Going to university is a great way to meet new people, have new experiences, and expand your knowledge.

In the current economic climate, your degree is, arguably, more valuable than ever – both for yourself and society.

As a graduate, you’ll be able to add real value to a planet that needs you. By applying your specialist skills, you'll have opportunities to improve best practice and make discoveries that help us to understand the world around us.

You’re also likely to earn more and be happier during your lifetime.

Five reasons to study a Hartpury degree in 2024

1. Boost your employability

By choosing Hartpury University, you'll develop new skills in line with evolving employment industry demands, ready to secure a rewarding role in three or four years' time. Work placements, volunteering opportunities, career events, and strong industry connections will help you to gain the expertise and connections needed to get there - many of our students get their graduate roles through the professional networks they make while they’re here.

97% of our graduates in employment, further study, or other purposeful activity*

*Graduate Outcomes 2023

2. Be happier and healthier

Research shows that 86% of graduates find their current role meaningful (HESA 2020) and a purpose-driven life doesn't just boost your emotional well-being, it could keep you healthier, too (Harvard 2019).

Alongside the fulfillment gained from a rewarding career, Hartpury is full of opportunities to develop yourself as a person. Meeting new people, having new experiences and growing independence are all a huge part. Our students share that they meet like-minded people that become lifelong friends and partners! Alongside your learning, you can get stuck into new hobbies and interests through societies, inspiring talks and volunteer groups, to name a few.

3. Command a higher salary

As a graduate, you’re more likely to be employed in a rewarding role and earn a higher salary. Graduate Labour Market Statistics (2023) show that working-age graduates earn an average salary of £38,500, which is £11,500 more than the average salary for someone without a degree.

Our own research shows that Hartpury University graduates earn £548,167 more during their working lives than the average person without a degree (Economic Impact Report, 2018). We know that money isn’t everything, but it’s reassuring to know, alongside the benefits above, that you can get a good return for your financial investment.

We’ll help you transform your passion into a graduate career that enables you to make a difference

Discover graduate stories

4. The world needs you

The world needs skilled graduates to help strengthen commerce, communities and the environment. Feeding the planet, improving animal welfare and advancing public health through sport and exercise will be critically important as our nation moves towards a new and improved normality. These industries need skilled and passionate graduates, just like you will be, who can help them to carve out successful new futures.

TEF Gold

Our undergraduate provision has been awarded Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) Gold in all aspects - Overall, Student Experience, and Student Outcomes.

Teaching quality

Ranked in the top 10 universities for teaching quality (The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide, 2024).

Graduate employability

97% of our graduates are in employment, further study or other purposeful activity (Graduate Outcomes, 2023).

Academic support

We’ve been named as the top university in England for academic support (National Student Survey, 2023).

5. Do what you love

Your time with us is the perfect opportunity for you to delve into a subject you’re passionate about – whether that’s animals, horses, agriculture, business, or sport – supported by leading academic experts and learning support teams. Our lecturers live and breathe their subjects, both inside and outside their roles, and deliver first-rate teaching. Now is the ideal time to make the most of your degree, ready to make a difference in your own and others’ lives over the coming years.

We’re the number one university for Academic Support and in the top 10 for Teaching*

*National Student Survey 2023, English universities

Student life

Discover the social side of your Hartpury student life. You could join clubs and societies, take part in events, meet friends in our new Graze catering space, or spend time relaxing in our Legends student bar, which hosts pub quizzes, movie nights, and live music, and sport throughout the year.

Destination Gloucestershire

From shopping, restaurants, and entertainment, to sport, outdoor adventure, and history, discover everything Gloucestershire has to offer.

Funding your studies

Studying for a degree at Hartpury is a great investment for your future. It’s really important for you to have a plan for how you'll finance your studies. Read our funding advice and discover how we can support with with the cost of university.

Value of a degree

Coming to Hartpury 2024