Occupational Therapy BHSc (Hons)
York St John University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 35 graduates of Occupational Therapy BHSc (Hons) at York St John University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Counselling, Psychotherapy and Occupational Therapy.
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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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £26000 | £23000 | £26500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £25500 - £27000 | £19500 - £26000 | £20000 - £30000 |
All Counselling, Psychotherapy and Occupational Therapy courses of York St John University
Salary of all UK Graduates of Counselling, Psychotherapy and Occupational Therapy
| 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 |
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Course Description
Help people engage in their everyday occupations, through enabling them to lead a fulfilling and healthy life. Our Occupational Therapy degree is inclusive, innovative and transformative, using current evidence-based concepts, practice and a mix of contemporary and traditional learning approaches.
We are committed to providing a high-quality educational experience for our students, which recognises the importance of individuality. This occupational therapy programme is accredited by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT). Successful graduates holding our BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy qualification are entitled to apply for registration to practice.
At York St John University, students have the opportunity to work with a lecturer on a new or ongoing piece of research. This Student as Co-Researcher (SCoRe) initiative currently has projects in place that work with asylum seekers, refugees, older people in care homes and in the development of a York St John University Occupational Therapy student Continuous Professional Development portfolio.
During your final year, you’ll take modules designed to transition you from student to graduate occupational therapist, with the knowledge, skills and values required for practice. You will develop skills in becoming an autonomous learner, global in your outlook, socially responsible, independent and self-aware. Final year students may have the opportunity to complete a practice placement in an international setting. We have excellent working relationships with service providers in countries such as Australia, Uganda, Malta, France and Portugal.
You will leave this degree course equipped with the knowledge and skills to take up a career in contemporary occupational therapy practice.
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 BHSc (Hons) at York St John University
| 95% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
| 5% | Welfare and housing associate professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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Qualification requirements
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
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Costs
Tuition Fees Occupational Therapy BHSc (Hons)
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
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| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
| Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| EU | £14000 | year 1 |
| International | £14000 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
For courses with an optional Placement Year, during the Placement Year your fees will be reduced to 15% of the annual fee value.
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:
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)
University Rankings
Positions of York St John University in top UK and global rankings.
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About York St John University
York St. John University, previously known as York Diocesan College, is a government funded university located on the outskirts of the historic York city centre, just a 10 minute walk away from the York Explore library and the famous York Minster. York is a small and charming city whose city centre is surrounded by miles of intact roman walls and a number of other historical wonders.
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Student composition of York St John University
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Total number of students enrolled at York St John University by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 5310
- postgraduates:
- 1685
- Total:
- 6995
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Occupational Therapy”: 170 Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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| Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) |  UCAS Tariff |
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Occupational Therapy BSc (Hons) | University of Southampton | 91% | 10% | 5% | £9250 | £28900 | 153 | Southampton | On campus Full-time |
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Occupational Therapy BSc (Hons) | Ulster University | 92% | 5% | 0% | £9250 | £15840 £16320 | 156 | Coleraine | On campus Full-time |
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Occupational Therapy BSc (Hons) | Sheffield Hallam University | 75% | 0% | 4% | £9250 | £15860 £16655 £18155 | 129 | Sheffield | On campus Full-time |
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Occupational Therapy BSc (Hons) | University of Cumbria | 86% | 5% | 0% | £9250 | £16000 | 150 | Carlisle | On campus Full-time |
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Occupational Therapy (with Foundation Year) BSc (Hons) | Bournemouth University | - | 0% | 13% | £9250 | £18800 | 129 | Poole | On campus Full-time |
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Occupational Therapy BSc (Hons) | Oxford Brookes University | 58% | 0% | 10% | £9250 | £18050 | 142 | Oxford | On campus Full-time |
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Occupational Therapy BHSc (Hons) | York St John University | 92% | 0% | 5% | £9250 | £14000 | 149 | York | On campus Full-time |
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Occupational Therapy BSc (Hons) | Bournemouth University | 77% | 0% | 5% | £9250 | £18800 | 142 | Poole | On campus Full-time |
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Occupational Therapy BSc (Hons) | University of Gloucestershire | - | 0% | 4% | £9250 | £15000 £15450 £16600 | 149 | Cheltenham | On campus Full-time |
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Occupational Therapy BSc (Hons) | University of Derby | - | 5% | 1% | £9250 | £14900 | 144 | Derby | On campus Full-time |
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