Overview

This accelerated two-year Occupational Therapy (Pre-Registration) degree from University of Chichester will utilise evidence-based practice and principles, focusing on active learning and practical application.

Key Facts

You will focus on how to work with the person to plan, practice, and set realistic and personal goals to help them achieve and succeed.

Your future role as an Occupational Therapist could involve working with children or people with mental health or physical needs to enable their ability to engage in activities or occupations that they need or want to do.

Occupational Therapists are in great demand, with job opportunities in the NHS, schools, charities, private practice and custodial environments.

Interprofessional learning with other student health care professionals will be key for your learning throughout the course.

Careers

Occupational Therapists can work in various settings, including the NHS, Social Services, Schools, Universities, Charities, Industry, Private Practice, and Legal settings.

Occupational Therapy is also a global profession, and on graduation, you could work anywhere in the world. Occupational Therapists work with people across the lifespan, from babies to older adults. This is a career truly centred on people, helping them to live their best life.

Accreditation

This course is due to be accredited by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the Royal College of Occupational Therapists.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Integrated human sciences and professional development

Professional practice

Occupational Therapy process and practice

Assessing occupational performance

People in Society: Occupational Therapy in context

Occupational therapy knowledge and skills

Critical enquiry

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-30 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

89

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PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Chichester, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Counselling Psychology Community Development Occupational Therapy View 85 other Masters in Counselling Psychology in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

89

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58

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6.5

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General requirements

2:1 (upper second class)

a 2:2 may be accepted with the relevant experience. Your degree must have been completed within the last six years.

GCSE English and Maths: Grade C/4 or equivalent

You will be required to attend a values-based interview for this degree.

Background checks: University of Chichester is required to verify that you are of good health and character. They achieve this through a satisfactory occupational health assessment and enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check on entering the programme.

Personal statement

Academic transcripts

Two academic references

Proof of English language proficiency

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

15840 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

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Additional Details

University of Chichester alumni who have completed a full undergraduate degree at the University will receive a 15% discount on their postgraduate fees.

Living costs

Chichester

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

The University of Chichester offers several automatic scholarships for international and EU students. Region Scholarships provide £3,500 for undergraduates and £3,000 for master’s students from eligible regions. EU Scholarship lets EU undergraduates pay Home fees (£9,535 in 2026). Global Distinction Scholarship awards £2,750 to top-performing overseas undergraduates or postgraduates. Early Bird Discount offers £1,500 (UG) or £1,000 (PG) for offers accepted by 30 April 2026. All are for self-funded overseas students and cannot be combined.

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