Occupational Therapy

Why choose this course? Our accredited Occupational Therapy degree blends academic excellence with practical experience. With small cohorts, students receive personalised attention, enhancing their learning experience.

You will:

Benefit from a small yearly intake, ensuring a supportive and focused learning environment Study a course approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT), ensuring recognised qualification upon graduation Enjoy a wide variety of placements in the local area, further afield and in role emerging settings Train in a state-of-the-art simulation suite, equipped for practicing and honing clinical skills in a realistic environment *This course is part of a subject area ranked

1st in the UK for Student Experience Joint 1st in the UK for Graduate Prospects 1st in Wales and top 10 in the UK for Teaching Quality in the Subjects Allied to Medicine subject area league table in the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide, 2025

*This subject area is rated 1st in Wales for Graduate Prospects in the Counselling, Psychotherapy & Occupational Therapy subject area league tables in the Complete University Guide, 2025

*This course is rated 4th in the UK for Satisfied with Teaching in the Health Professionals subject area league table in the Guardian University Guide, 2025.

Key Course Features: Participate in interprofessional learning, with opportunities to collaborate with other health and related professionals throughout the program. As this is a commissioned programme, eligible students (who agree to work in Wales for two years post qualification) can have their fees covered, receive a one-off annual payment, placement cost support and apply for a means-tested bursary as well as student finance. Engage in varied assessments designed to suit diverse learning styles and measure a broad range of skills. Develop research skills and complete a research project, preparing for evidence-based professional practice. Work collaboratively to develop an innovative group product, fostering creativity and teamwork skills. Develop both individual and group working abilities, preparing for the diverse demands of professional practice.