Occupational Therapy
| Award | Attendance | Study | Duration | Start | Domestic fees | International fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BSc (Hons) | On-Campus | Full-time, Part-time | 3 - 4 years | September | find out | find out |
About Occupational Therapy, BSc (Hons) - at Swansea University
Our Occupational Therapy course will give you the skills and experience to launch a rewarding career in this diverse and essential profession.
Occupational therapists work to empower people to develop, maintain or improve a diverse range of activities that are relevant and meaningful in their daily lives, from basic self-care at home to work-related activities, hobbies and more. Throughout this integrated course, you will learn the skills to help people overcome difficulties caused by illness, disability, accidents or ageing. This could involve the use of aids and adaptations, modifying tasks or developing new skills.
The course follows a spiral design based around 5 key curriculum themes to help you develop the knowledge, skills, understanding and confidence required to be eligible to apply to the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) to become a registered occupational therapist:
- Occupational Concepts for Well Being and Practice
- Enhancing Occupational Therapy
- Practice Placement
- Professionalism and Leadership
- Research, Enquiry & Digitalisation
Why Occupational Therapy at Swansea?
Our teaching staff have many years of experience as occupational therapists, working in a variety of settings including NHS, Social Care, Private and Third sectors. Our students tell us that our enthusiasm and passion motivates and inspires them to work hard, think differently and succeed.
The course is approved and accredited by the Health and Care Professions Council, The Royal College of Occupational Therapists and the World Federation of Occupational Therapists.
All of the teaching team are registered occupational therapists providing professional expertise and theoretical knowledge.
If you can commit to working in Wales for two years after graduating, you could get your tuition fees covered in full through the NHS Wales Bursary Scheme, as well as maintenance funding and a reduced rate loan from Student Finance.
Your Occupational Therapy Experience
Our excellent facilities in the School of Health and Social Care include realistic clinical suites so you can learn practical skills in a safe, supervised environment before using them in a real-life situation. You will have access to workplace experiences across Hywel Dda and Swansea Bay University Health Boards and other health and social care settings.
Your course will be taught at our Singleton Park campus on the edge of the beautiful Gower Peninsula and thirty weeks of teaching will take place in key clinical placements within the NHS and community facilities.
Occupational Therapy Careers
Completion of this course will enable you to apply to the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) to become a registered occupational therapist. You can expect a starting salary of £28,407 rising to £50,056 for a highly experienced Occupational Therapist.
Occupational Therapy is a rewarding career that allows you to make a real difference to people’s independence and quality of life. There are many opportunities to specialise, for example working with older adults, in rehabilitation services, social care or with children, people with mental health issues or who have a learning disability.
Entry requirements
Contact Swansea University to find course entry requirements.
Why study at Swansea University
There are many reasons to choose Swansea University for your studies; from the stunning beachfront locations of our Singleton Park and Bay campuses, to our global reputation for research and academic excellence, we offer a safe, supportive and fun environment to live and study, and our vast range of courses and subject areas mean you are sure to find the future career for you.
- Top 30 UK research-led university (Research Excellence Framework 2014-2021)
- Ranked within the Top 300 of universities globally (QS World University Rankings 2025)
- Voted 6th safest city in England and Wales (Complete University Guide 2024)
- UK Top 10 of the People and Planet University League (Times Good University Guide 2025)
Whether you join us for your undergraduate degree, postgraduate studies or research, you’ll receive a modern approach to learning, backed by cutting-edge facilities and an excellent research and teaching faculty.
Join Swansea and start your journey, studying in a picturesque, student-friendly city by the sea with so much to offer.