Overview

Course Details

The Occupational Therapy (Hons) degree from University of Northampton equips you with the knowledge and skills that you will require for professional practice through combining the study of occupational and human sciences with hands-on learning in a practical setting.

You will have an opportunity to engage in professional practice within a variety of health and social care settings across public, private, voluntary and independent sectors. The range of placements in traditional and non-traditional settings enables you to develop and advance your skills in assessment and intervention with clients. You will be encouraged to consider the evidence base for current practice throughout the course.

The programme is delivered in three formats:

Full-time route
Full-time Extended route
Apprenticeships

Career Opportunities

Occupational Therapists work in diverse areas of practice. Opportunities are available in the UK and abroad with a wide range of career options; the National Health Service, Sodal Services, private practice, special education, the prison service and in the voluntary sector.
The course is structured to provide you with support, the final year of the course is designed to enable you to prepare for applying for your first job within the field of Occupational Therapy.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Personal Skills

Education (IPE)

Understanding Occupational Beings

Functional Human Sciences

Occupational Engagement

Skills for Practice

Enhancing Occupational Therapy in Communities

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

7

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Northampton, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Occupational Therapy View 41 other Bachelors in Occupational Therapy in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

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Other requirements

General requirements

All applicants must have:

You will need to have five GCSEs including Maths and English at Grade C/4 or above

You will also need one of the following qualifications (or equivalents):

Three A Levels at BBC or above (in subjects other than General Studies)
BTEC: 18 units; graded DDM
Access: Level 3 – 15 credits at distinction and 30 at merit
Open University minimum 60 credits. Please note that NVQs at any level are not accepted.

You will need to provide evidence of successful recent study at degree entry level.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

16700 GBP / year

≈ 16700 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

≈ 9535 GBP / year

Living costs

Northampton

United Kingdom

796 - 1510 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Credits

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Living costs

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