University of East London
Occupational Therapy BSc (Hons)
University of East London

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews of 25 graduates of Occupational Therapy BSc (Hons) and other courses in Counselling, Psychotherapy and Occupational Therapy at University of East London for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Counselling, Psychotherapy and Occupational Therapy.

Overall student satisfaction
68 /100
25 total respondents

Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.

The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates in Allied Health

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
Median salary £27000 £21500 £26000
25-75 percentile range £26000 - £30000 £15000 - £28000 £18500 - £33000


Salary of all UK Graduates of Allied Health

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £25731 £21977 £25315
25-75 percentile range £24646 - £27975 £16358 - £26533 £17846 - £30192

Course Description

Occupational therapy is a challenging and rewarding health career. Occupational therapists work with people of all ages, helping them to develop, recover or maintain their daily living and working skills. Occupational therapists work with people who may have physical, cognitive or mental impairments. Their expertise helps improve independence and quality of life.

When considering applying to this course visit the links below to understand more about the role, responsibilities, professional conduct and expectations of being an occupational therapist:

Royal College of Occupational Therapists

The Health and Care Professions Council

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.

Current jobs

Required skill level of job after 15 months

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Occupational Therapy BSc (Hons) at University of East London

60% Elementary occupations
15% Information Technology Professionals
10% Skilled trades occupations
10% Engineering professionals
10% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals

Assessment tasks are mainly spread across the year to make the workload manageable. Assessment methods include group work, exams and individual work including essays, presentations, case studies, professional development and practical activities. All grades count towards your module mark. More details will be included in the student handbook and module guides. Feedback is provided within 15 working days in line with UEL's assessment and feedback policy.

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Counselling, Psychotherapy and Occupational Therapy

Qualification requirements

Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

For detailed information on entry requirements for our courses, please see the individual course pages. We consider a range of UK and worldwide qualifications at the appropriate level and also take relevant work experience into account when considering an application. Many courses have a Foundation Year option for those students whose qualifications do not meet the BA or BSc entry requirements.

Applicants should have, or be working towards, grade C in GCSE English and Mathematics (or equivalent Level 2 qualification such as Functional Skills Level 2 in English and Mathematics or Key Skills Level 2 in Application of Number and Communication)

Entry requirements are intended only as a guide for applicants. They are not a guarantee of an offer, nor of the conditions that may apply. When making a decision on your academic suitability, we will make an assessment of you as an individual and will use information other than qualifications; which may include predicted grades, performance at Level 2, relevant work experience, previous study at degree level, personal statement, references and any portfolio, written test or interview, to make our decision.

If you have any questions, please contact a member of our Applicant Relations Team from Monday to Friday (9am–5pm) on +44 (0) 20 8223 3333 or https://uel.ac.uk/about/contact-us

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

    • 6.0
    • Graduate Degrees
    • 6.0
    • Undergraduate Degrees
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Occupational Therapy, BSc (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees Occupational Therapy BSc (Hons)

England UK £9250 year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 year 1
Scotland £9250 year 1
Wales £9250 year 1
Channel Islands £9250 year 1
EU £14160 year 1
International £14160 year 1
EU £14820 year 1
International £14820 year 1

Average student cost of living in London

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:

August 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)

UCAS application code:

B101

University Rankings

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About University of East London

The University of East London, often abbreviated to UEL, states their goal being to become the leading careers-focused university in the United Kingdom. UEL operates from three different campuses; Stratford Campus, Docklands Campus, and University Square Stratford. The Docklands Campus is the largest of the three campuses, and is just a 15-20 minute walk away from Central London, and 10-15 minutes away from Canary Wharf by train.

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undergraduates:
10430
postgraduates:
5400
Total:
15830
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Where is this programme taught

Stratford Campus
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FAQ about Occupational Therapy BSc (Hons) University of East London

  • Tuition fees for this programme are 9250 per year for UK students. In addition to the tuition fees you should also take into consideration the average monthly cost of living for students in the UK.

  • The median salary of graduates of this course was £27000 15 months after graduation, £21500 3 years after graduation and £26000 after graduation.

  • Elementary occupations (60%), Information Technology Professionals (15%), Skilled trades occupations (10%), Engineering professionals (10%)

  • 25 graduates rated the course 68. This means that 68% of graduates indicated that they were satisfied or very satisfied with the course. See detailed ratings above and how these compare to the averages at other universities.

  • Occupational Therapy BSc (Hons) is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at University of East London.

  • It is moderately difficult to get accepted into this course. The average UCAS tariff score of this course is 120 which is among the Percentile among all Occupational Therapy students in the UK.