Program Overview
The Occupational Therapy (Pre-Registration) at University of Cumbria is a MSc programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Occupational Therapy (Pre-Registration) programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 10,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,250 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Lancaster, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Occupational Therapy (Pre-Registration) programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Observation Practice Placement
- Life Sciences and Occupational Therapy
- Practice Placement 1
- Introduction to Occupational Therapy
- Practice Placement 2
- Scholarship and Research Methods
- Applied Occupational Therapy 1
- Applied Occupational Therapy 2
- Practice Placement 3
- Occupational Design
- Dissertation
- Practice Placement 4
- Developing Occupational Therapy Practice
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- We strongly recommend you visit an Occupational Therapy department or talk to at least one Occupational Therapist prior to interview, as you will be asked about your understanding of their role.
- In addition to a degree, candidates should have a GCSE grade C or above in English Language. If you have an unrelated first degree, but have experience in occupational therapy, your application will be considered.\xc2\xa0
- Candidates will need to show post-qualification academic performance, a range of continuing professional development (CPD), and relevant professional experience.\xc2\xa0
- \xc2\xa0If applicants don\'t have recent study within the last three years, they may still be considered if they have appropriate work/life experience.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 10,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,250 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: GBP 10,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,250 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Cumbria directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Cumbria
University of Cumbria
Carlisle, United Kingdom
The University of Cumbria is a public university in Cumbria, with its headquarters in Carlisle and other major campuses in Lancaster, Ambleside, and London. It has roots extending back to the...
University Profile- Start Date the 1000
- Language English
- Duration 24 months