Course summary

About This Course Occupational therapists are qualified to work in a uniquely varied range of settings, and our two-year, full-time, accelerated course will teach you how to apply professional reasoning, drawing on human sciences, occupational theory, psychology, sociology and creativity. Respectful relationships with service users are at the heart of Occupational Therapy practice and at the heart of our programme throughout.  Our Master’s programme is open to arts, science, healthcare and humanities graduates. If you’re hoping to pursue a career in occupational therapy, our enquiry based-style of learning will shape your understanding of the profession, and underpin it with knowledge of human sciences and therapeutic approaches.   Our active learning approach is designed to engage you cognitively, emotionally and spiritually, so you develop your professional identity as an occupational therapist and gain the skills to use yourself therapeutically. Throughout the programme you’ll have a personal adviser and a student mentor who will help you reflect on your highs and lows, enabling you to learn from both. And you will learn how to use professional development tools to identify your personal learning needs and goals.  Your time with us will be split between university-based learning and practice-based learning. We have a dedicated placement team, which will work closely with our practice partners to set up a balanced range of placement experiences for you. While on placement, you will be allocated a dedicated educational supervisor; a qualified occupational therapist, who will support you as you apply your knowledge and gain skills and confidence. They will be experienced in judging your needs, and will help you to challenge yourself.   You will take ownership of your professional development and arrange your final eight-week placement in a specialist field you are passionate about or haven’t yet experienced Overview The central theory of occupational therapy is that all humans are occupational by nature. By which we mean that we all engage in meaningful activities within our everyday lives that support the development of our identity. But what if something, an illness, condition or set of circumstances, disrupts our ability to live life our way?   Occupational Therapists work closely with people who have an illness, injury or challenging life circumstance/s to help them live their lives to their full potential. Exploring what is important and meaningful to them and using their Occupational Therapy skill set to help overcome these barriers. You could be helping a young person with anorexia, supporting rehabilitation following a brain injury or amputation or assisting an elderly person with mobility issues. The profession is extremely varied – working with individuals throughout the lifespan - and blends ‘out of the box’ thinking with creativity. Our course prepares you for an exciting and rewarding career.  You’ll join a community of enthusiastic lecturers and educators and a very active Occupational Therapy Society. Disclaimer Course details are subject to change. You should always confirm the details on the provider's website: www.uea.ac.uk