22Jun
UndergraduateUniversity of East London has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework.These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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Course summary
Occupational therapy is a challenging and rewarding health career. Occupational therapists work with people of all ages, helping them to develop, recover or maintain their daily living and working skills. Occupational therapists work with people who may have physical, cognitive or mental impairments. Their expertise helps improve independence and quality of life. When considering applying to this course visit the links below to understand more about the role, responsibilities, professional conduct and expectations of being an occupational therapist: Royal College of Occupational Therapists The Health and Care Professions Council
Modules
Year 1: Occupational Therapy: Engagement and Well-being (Core), Structure and Function of the Human Body (Core), Human Health and Occupation (Core), Describing Occupation, the assessment of occupational performance (Core), Participation in Occupation (Core), Professional Practice (Mental Wealth) (Core), Working with People Occupational Therapy Practice placement 1 (Core) Year 2: Achieving Best Practice in Occupational Therapy (Core), Understanding Occupational Therapy's Unique Contribution (Core), Occupational Performance, Engagement and Well-being (Core), Describing Occupation - Facilitating Occupational Change (Core), Working in Teams and Services Occupational Therapy Practice- Placement 2 (Core), Research methods via apprenticeships (Core), Occupational Therapy practice placement 3 (Elective) Year 3: Transition to Professional Practice (Core), Effective Collaborative Practice (Core), Practice in Context One Occupational Therapy Practice placement (Core), Applied Research (Core), Enterprise and Innovation (Core), Practice in Context two Occupational Therapy Practice Placement (Core) For more information about individual modules, please visit our course pages via the link below.
Assessment method
Assessment tasks are mainly spread across the year to make the workload manageable. Assessment methods include group work, exams and individual work including essays, presentations, case studies, professional development and practical activities. All grades count towards your module mark. More details will be included in the student handbook and module guides. Feedback is provided within 15 working days in line with UEL's assessment and feedback policy.
How to apply
31Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- B101
- Institution code:
- E28
- Campus name:
- Stratford Campus
- Campus code:
- S
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 120 points
A level - BBB
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDM
For detailed information on entry requirements for our courses, please see the individual course pages. We consider a range of UK and worldwide qualifications at the appropriate level and also take relevant work experience into account when considering an application. Many courses have a Foundation Year option for those students whose qualifications do not meet the BA or BSc entry requirements. Applicants should have, or be working towards, grade C in GCSE English and Mathematics (or equivalent Level 2 qualification such as Functional Skills Level 2 in English and Mathematics or Key Skills Level 2 in Application of Number and Communication) Entry requirements are intended only as a guide for applicants. They are not a guarantee of an offer, nor of the conditions that may apply. When making a decision on your academic suitability, we will make an assessment of you as an individual and will use information other than qualifications; which may include predicted grades, performance at Level 2, relevant work experience, previous study at degree level, personal statement, references and any portfolio, written test or interview, to make our decision. If you have any questions, please contact a member of our Applicant Relations Team from Monday to Friday (9am–5pm) on +44 (0) 20 8223 3333 or https://uel.ac.uk/about/contact-us
Additional entry requirements
Interview
Student Outcomes
Operated by the Office for Students
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | Year 1 |
| EU | £14820 | Year 1 |
| International | £14820 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
University of East London
Docklands Campus
4-6 University Way
Newham
E16 2RD
Course contact details
Visit our course pageApplicant Relations Team
0208 223 3333