Occupational Therapy (Full-Time)

Course Overview
Our Occupational Therapy course will equip you with the expertise to begin your career in this diverse and rewarding profession. You will build the knowledge, skills and experience to become a compassionate and work-ready practitioner, who understands the power of meaningful activity to transform lives.

Throughout this course, which can be studied 3 years full-time or 4 years part-time, you will learn how to deliver evidence-based occupational therapy to individuals, groups and communities, supporting people of all ages to overcome barriers to participation, enhance their wellbeing and achieve their full potential.

Through a mix of theoretical learning, immersive simulation and high-quality placements, you will build the knowledge and experience required to be eligible to apply to the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and become a registered occupational therapist.

Areas of learning include:
• Occupational Science and the foundations of practice



• Mental and physical health across the lifespan



• Leadership, digital capability and evidence-based decision making



• Community, public health and socially responsive practice



Why Occupational Therapy at Swansea?
Our programme is fully aligned with Health Care Professions Council and Royal College of Occupational Therapists standards, and our teaching team have a wealth of experience in NHS, Social Care, Private and Third Sector settings.

As the sole provider of occupational therapy in South-West Wales, our course is deeply connected to local communities and health services, enhancing both your employability prospects and your impact on the regional healthcare workforce.

Providing 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.

Please see our NHS Funding webpage to check your eligibility for funding before applying.
https://www.swansea.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-and-funding/student-loans-and-grants/nhs-funding/

Your Occupational Therapy Experience
Our excellent facilities in the School of Health and Social Care include realistic clinical suites within the Swansea University Simulation and Immersive Learning Centre (SUSIM), so you can learn practical skills in a safe, supervised environment before using them in a real-life situation.

This simulation-based learning, combined with research-informed teaching and high-quality placement opportunities, in settings such as hospitals, schools, social care, prisons and the community (with additional opportunities to volunteer and shadow professionals), will enhance your real-world experience and ensure that you are well prepared for the challenges of a rapidly changing health and social care landscape.

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.

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.

Kickstart a bright future at Swansea University.

With around 300,000 residents, Swansea isn’t the biggest city this side of the Severn, but she’s got a big personality with a cost of living that’s refreshingly affordable compared to most other UK cities. Whether you like to explore the outdoors, take in a bit of culture, or anything in between, Swansea has something for everyone.

As a student at Swansea University, you'll benefit from a friendly, inclusive community and opportunities to gain skills that last a lifetime. Alongside first-class resources that include a mock court room, indoor athletics centre & virtual reality lab, you'll learn from leading academics, in a supportive and nurturing environment.

With 120 societies, 50 sports clubs and 12 months of must-see events, you’ll find plenty to keep you busy between lectures.

Whoever you are and whoever you want to be, you'll find yourself right at home in Swansea.