University of Southampton
Occupational Therapy (pre-registration) MSc (PG)
University of Southampton

Key Course Facts

Course Description

Our accelerated masters programme is accredited by the Royal College of Occupational Therapists and the World Federation of Occupational Therapists giving you a competitive advantage at home and abroad. You will graduate with the potential to be an insightful and creative occupational therapist and with eligibility to register and be licensed to practice as an occupational therapist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).

Throughout the programme you will benefit from case-based learning, simulated practice, lectures and seminars.

Entry Requirements / Admissions

Requirements for international students / English requirements

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

    • 6.5
    • Graduate Degrees
    • 6.5
    • Undergraduate Degrees

Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Occupational Therapy (pre-registration), MSc (PG), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

UK bachelors degree with upper second class honours or higher or international equivalence acceptable subjects include human biology, sociology, psychology, public health or a health- related profession. Satisfactory health and police checks. English language: band 5D, IELTS 7.0 overall with a minimum of 7.0 in each component

Costs

Tuition Fees Occupational Therapy (pre-registration) MSc (PG)

EU £26950 year 1
England UK £9250 year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 year 1
Scotland £9250 year 1
Wales £9250 year 1
Channel Islands £9250 year 1
International £26950 year 1

Additional fee information

Please see our website for further details and updates : www.southampton.ac.uk/uni-life/fees-funding.page
Source: UCAS Feb 9, 2023

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.

Source: Own research based on surveys and university data

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About University of Southampton

The University of Southampton, often abbreviated to Soton, is a research university located in Southampton, England. Although the university was founded in 1862, it has only enjoyed full university status from 1952 onwards. The university has five campuses in total, with the main one based in the Highfield area of Southampton.

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Student composition of University of Southampton

Students by level of study Academic year 2020/21 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on 10 February 2022
undergraduates:
14770
postgraduates:
8470
Total:
23240
Source: Academic year 2020/21 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on 10 February 2022
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Where is this programme taught

Main Site - Highfield Campus
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