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Overview
Course Details
The Occupational Therapy (Hons) degree from the 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 and Professional Skills
- Interprofessional Education (IPE)
- Understanding Occupational Beings
- Functional Human Sciences
- Occupational Engagement
- Professional Skills for Practice
- Enhancing Occupational Therapy in Communities
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
English
IELTS 7
Credits
360 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Psychology Occupational Health and Safety View 914 other Bachelors in Psychology in United KingdomAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
IELTS 7
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.
Tuition Fee
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International
15750 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 15750 GBP per year during 36 months. -
National
9250 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 9250 GBP per year during 36 months.
Living costs for Northampton
796 - 1510 GBP /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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