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THIS COURSE IS NOW CLOSED FOR 2021 ENTRY

This course is for people who want to help others to carry out everyday occupations with greater ease and independence – despite their disabilities, injuries or impediments.

The two year course is specifically designed for people who have already completed previous degree level study, and who can apply their critical thinking skills to the theory and practice of occupational therapy. The course includes four placements to develop skills and confidence in providing occupational therapy in a range of settings and contexts.

The advantages of this course include the breadth of our healthcare expertise and the variety of our placement opportunities.

This course adheres to the professional standards of practice, values and behaviours set out by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and Royal College of Occupational Therapists - RCOT, which will allow you to be eligible for professional registration on successful completion of your degree.

Our pre-registration occupational therapy provision has been accredited by the Royal College of Occupational Therapists.

Please note: The modules on this course are currently being reviewed and are subject to change for 2021.

 

Course Information

Level of Study
Postgraduate

Mode of Study
2 years full-time

Department
Social Work, Education and Community Wellbeing

Location
Coach Lane Campus, Northumbria University

City
Newcastle

Fee Information

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Entry Requirements 2023/24

Standard Entry

First degree with honours in a subject relevant to occupational therapy, normally at a minimum classification of 2:1 (or equivalent), and normally completed with the last five years.

Applicants are also required to hold GCSE (or equivalent) English Language, Maths and Science at GCSE grade C or above.
APL/AP(E)L/ AWBL may be appropriate and will be assessed against University criteria in the Lifelong Learning Accreditation Framework.
Accreditation of prior learning is encouraged, although there is no accreditation of practice, as the 1,000 hours of successful practice placement must be accomplished during the degree, in order to gain eligibility to apply for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council.

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Fees and Funding 2023/24 Entry

Full UK Fee: TBC

Full EU Fee: TBC

Full International Fee: TBC



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Full time Courses starting in 2023 are primarily delivered via on-campus face to face learning but may include elements of online learning. We continue to monitor government and local authority guidance in relation to Covid-19 and we are ready and able to flex accordingly to ensure the health and safety of our students and staff.

Contact time is subject to increase or decrease in line with additional restrictions imposed by the government or the University in the interest of maintaining the health and safety and wellbeing of students, staff, and visitors, potentially to a full online offer, should further restrictions be deemed necessary in future. Our online activity will be delivered through Blackboard Ultra, enabling collaboration, connection and engagement with materials and people.

 

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