Make a difference to the lives of people with health and social difficulties. You’ll enable and empower clients to engage in life enriching activities.
Through a combination of teaching, group work and 1,000 hours of placement experience in a variety of health and social care settings, this course will challenge your problem-solving and practical skills.
As part of this course, you’ll:
Develop the skills and knowledge to deliver occupational therapy assessments
Devise interventions to help your clients enjoy an optimal quality of life
Learn the soft skills, attitudes and behaviours to enable you to communicate effectively
Develop a therapeutic relationship with the people you help
Join a research-led academic community in the subject area of therapeutic and rehabilitation sciences
This course is accredited by the Royal College of Occupational Therapists and is a World Federation of Occupational Therapists Approved Education Programme. Your curriculum will reflect the standards required by the Royal College of Occupational Therapists.
Teaching & Learning
Independent study is a crucial part of learning at university and you will be required to undertake many hours of self-directed research and reading, and preparation and writing of assessments. Your course is delivered through a number of modules, which will help you to plan your time and establish a study routine. Outside of your lectures, workshops and tutorials, a range of support is available to assist with your independent study. Our subject-specific librarians will be on hand to direct you to the specialist learning and study-skill resources. You’ll also be assigned an academic advisor to give you tailored feedback and support.
Career Prospects
The need for qualified occupational therapists is rising, and as a registered occupational therapist you will be able to work in a range of settings. The majority of occupational therapists work within the NHS in acute and community settings and in social services, while others find careers in the private and voluntary sectors. You could also work as a mental health practitioner or become a researcher in occupational therapy.
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
September 2026
City Campus
Leeds Beckett University - City Campus,
Woodhouse Lane,
Leeds,
West Yorkshire,
LS1 3HE, Northern England, United Kingdom
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
September 2026
City CampusC
City Centre Campus,
Leeds,
LS1 3HE, Northern England, United Kingdom
UCAS Tariff Points: 120 points required, GCSEs - GCSE English Language, Maths and Science at Grade 4 or above (Grade C for GCSEs taken before 2017) or equivalent. Key Skills Level 2, Functional Skills Level 2 and the Certificate in Adult Literacy and Adult Numeracy are accepted in place of GCSEs, Access to HE Diploma - Pass overall with a minimum of 120 UCAS tariff points to include 15 distinctions in a scientific subject, T Levels - Pass overall with a minimum of 120 UCAS tariff points, including a C or above on the core, in a relevant subject, Scottish Awards - 120 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 5 Highers of which at least 2 must be grade B or above to include at least 40 points in scientific subjects, Irish Leaving Certificate - 120 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 5 subjects at higher level of which at least 3 must be grade H3 or above to include at least 40 points in scientific subjects, International baccalaureate - 120 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 3 Highers of which at least 2 must be grade H5 or above to include at least 40 points in a scientific subjects. IELTS 7.0 with no skills below 6.5, or an equivalent qualification, TOEFL iBT total of 79 to 89 Minimum for Reading (18), Listening (17), Speaking (20) and Writing (17).
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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