Occupational Therapy MOccTh
Plymouth University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 25 graduates of Occupational Therapy MOccTh and other courses in counselling, psychotherapy and occupational therapy at Plymouth University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in counselling, psychotherapy and occupational therapy.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in counselling, psychotherapy and occupational therapy
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of counselling, psychotherapy and occupational therapy at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £27000 | £22500 | £25000 |
25-75 percentile range | £25500 - £29000 | £18000 - £26000 | £20500 - £28500 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of counselling, psychotherapy and occupational therapy
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £25731 | £21503 | £23767 |
25-75 percentile range | £24646 - £27975 | £15340 - £25476 | £16859 - £28886 |
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Course Description
Stand out from the crowd with an integrated Masters degree in occupational therapy from the University of Plymouth. This full-time, four-year programme offers a challenging and rewarding study experience that will develop your practice, leadership, management and research skills. Explore the philosophy of the profession and the underpinning sciences that guide practice, whilst developing skills in reflection and an appreciation of life-long learning ready for a rewarding career.
* Four year integrated masters programme
- A wide range of teaching and learning methods and assessments are used to suit all learning styles.
- Experience problem-based learning designed to be practical and close to real-life issues faced by occupational therapists.
- Interprofessional learning will prepare you for practice and working within multi-disciplinary teams.
- You will study a broad range of cutting edge theory and research from occupational science and occupational therapy.
- You will benefit from accreditation by the Royal College of Occupational Therapists leading to internationally recognised qualification.
- Experience practice placements to develop a range of core skills required for professional practice.
- Train and practice your professional healthcare skills in an inspiring purpose-built environment, InterCity Place.
- The programme is delivered by a team of well published, internationally recognised, research active Occupational Therapists.
- Opportunities to select modules that align with your career aspirations.
- Start your occupational therapy career with enhanced clinical reasoning and critical thinking skills.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Occupational Therapy MOccTh at Plymouth University
85% | Other Health Professionals |
5% | Finance Professionals |
5% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Minimum Required UCAS Tariff
Usually with a minimum of Grade B in a Science or Social Science.
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
This particular course
Qualification requirements
Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)
Access to HE Diploma
Including one in a relevant subject/science (80 UCAS tariff points)
31-30 overall or 665-655 in 3 HL subjects.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
In a relevant subject/science (112 UCAS tariff points)
5 GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above to include Mathematics, English, and Science, and usually obtained in one sitting. Preference is given to applicants who have obtained these grades on application.
English language requirements
test | Grade | Additional Details |
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IELTS (Academic) | 7 | With 6.5 in all elements. |
Costs
Average student cost of living in the UK
Rent | £518 |
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
Supermarket shopping | £81 |
Clothing | £35 |
Eating out | £33 |
Alcohol | £27 |
Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
Transport within city | £17 |
Self-care / sports | £20 |
Stationary / books | £13 |
Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
Insurance | £51 |
Other | £95 |
Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2025
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
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About Plymouth University
Founded in 1992, Plymouth University is established in the small city of Plymouth, South West England. The university has a variety of residence halls at distinct price points, and all within walking distance of your classrooms. When wandering off-campus, students will find a blend of both urban and rural surroundings, ensuring that there’s something for everyone here.
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Student composition of Plymouth University
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Total number of students enrolled at Plymouth University by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 13880
- postgraduates:
- 2275
- Total:
- 16155
Where is this programme taught
Similar courses
Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) | UCAS Tariff | City | ||
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Occupational Therapy MOccTh | Queen Margaret University | 72% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £15500 £16500 | 175 | Edinburgh | On campus Full-time | |
Occupational Therapy MOccTh | Robert Gordon University | 66% | 0% | 7% | £6750 | £14000 | 169 | Aberdeen | On campus Full-time | |
Occupational Therapy MOccTh | Plymouth University | 46% | 0% | 0% | - | - | 152 | Plymouth | On campus Full-time | |
Occupational Therapy (Pre-Registration) MSc | University of Essex | - | - | - | £10000 | £21700 | - | Colchester | On campus Full-time | |
Advancing Practice in Occupational Therapy (Post-Registration) MSc | Queen Margaret University | - | - | - | £865 | £960 | - | Edinburgh | On campus Full-time | |
Occupational Therapy (pre-registration) MSc | University of East Anglia | - | - | - | £18500 | £42350 | - | Norwich | On campus Full-time | |
Occupational Therapy (pre-registration) MSc | University of Derby | - | - | - | £9250 | £14900 | - | Derby | On campus Full-time | |
Occupational Therapy (Pre-registration) MSc | Queen Margaret University | - | - | - | £11150 | £21875 | - | Edinburgh | On campus Full-time | |
Occupational Therapy MSc | University of Lincoln | - | - | - | £9250 | £16500 | - | Lincoln | On campus Full-time | |
Hand Therapy MSc | University of Derby | - | - | - | £1125 | - | - | Derby | online Part-time |