Course summary
Occupational therapy is a client-centred profession concerned with promoting health and wellbeing through occupation. This means occupational therapists support people to participate in what they want, need, and are expected to do, by modifying the occupation and/or the environment to maximise health and/or wellbeing. This course is designed to train you to meet the contemporary needs of diverse populations and will empower you to use the skills you develop in settings that align with your interests. This course is underpinned by four 'golden threads' to support contemporary practice. These are: Theory Driven: The modules you complete are informed by theories from both inside and outside the discipline of occupational therapy. Evidence Informed: This course uses various types of evidence from a range of sources, including (but not limited to) published peer-reviewed research, opinions from experts by experience, and real-world learning and professionally orientated social media. Occupation Centred: Occupation is at the centre of our profession and is reflected in our content in recognising people as occupational beings. Inclusive: We recognise the existence of systemic racism, ableism, inequality, and privilege. Occupational Therapists work within complex systems and diverse populations. Inclusivity, allyship, and equality are central to our courses, modules, and how we work. You will:
- Combine academic study with practice placements to develop a variety of professional and personal skills.
- Be taught through Universal Design for Learning (UDL), which aims to produce learners who are purposeful, motivated, resourceful, knowledgeable, goal-directed, and strategic.
- Be taught by Occupational Therapists with diverse clinical backgrounds, involvement with professional bodies, active research engagement, and accreditation with Advance HE.
- Benefit from our strong links with service users, clinical experts, and industry partners, which contribute to our excellent reputation for training occupational therapists who can meet the demands of current practice.
- Learn through simulation as an integral part of the course. This will take various forms, including the use of on-site skill suites, online resources, and case studies.
- Be eligible to register with the Health and Care Professions Council upon successful completion of your programme.
Assessment method
To meet HCPC standards and register as an occupational therapist, you must pass all assessments and complete 1000 hours of placement. Assessments are guided by Universal Design principles to accommodate diverse learning needs and may include:
- Essays/reports: Written assignments reflecting professional reports or traditional essays, demonstrating knowledge and communication skills.
- Critically appraised topics and research proposals/reports: Assess skills in evaluating and synthesising research and applying methodologies.
- Presentations/vivas: Various formats such as pre-recorded or live presentations, vivas, professional conversations, and pitches.
- Production of creative work: Opportunities to present learning through video, audio, posters, etc., with academic justification.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Royal College Of Occupational Therapists
- Health and Care Professions Council
Entry requirements
We require a 2:1 or above in your previous first degree, which should have been completed within the last five years. Additionally, you need GCSE Maths and English at Grade C/4 or above, or equivalent qualifications.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
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
Please see our website for latest fee information.
Provider information
University of Salford
The Crescent
Salford
M5 4WT