Occupational Therapy (pre-registration)
Roehampton UniversityDigby Stuart College, United Kingdom
Course overview
Placements
Applying
Fees and funding
Contact us Learn to help people of all ages live fulfilling, independent lives by training as an Occupational Therapist. On this programme, you’ll develop the knowledge and practical skills to support individuals across the lifespan, from children to older adults, and those living with physical health conditions, mental health challenges or learning disabilities. You’ll gain a strong foundation by integrating theory with practice, learning to assess not only the physical and psycho-emotional aspects of the people you work with but also the environments in which they live.
Did you know? Occupational Therapy is about more than work. It’s about supporting people in the activities that matter most to them – from self-care and leisure to play and community participation – helping them overcome barriers and achieve meaningful goals.
From early intervention
Key highlights
- Accredited by the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT)
- Accredited by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- Prepares you to help people of all ages manage everyday tasks
- Foundations module explores the human experience of occupation
- Includes practice placements, with occupational health clearance covered by the programme
Entry requirements
- GCSE: C or above — to include Mathematics
- Degree: 2:2 — or above
- Additional condition: interview — Values-Based Interview All applicants must complete a values-based interview as part of their application to the programme.
- Additional condition: dbs_check — …include the successful completion and submission of the following: DBS & Occupational Health Clearance All applicants are required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service screening prior…
- Additional condition: occupational_health — …include the successful completion and submission of the following: DBS & Occupational Health Clearance All applicants are required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service screening prior to en…
Careers this course leads to
- Occupational Therapist
- Mental Health Occupational Therapist
- Paediatric Occupational Therapist
- Community Occupational Therapist
- Rehabilitation Occupational Therapist
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £20,280 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Roehampton University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
Ready to start?
Book a free consultation and we'll map your fastest route to your place.