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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Occupational Therapy with Foundation Year
Sheffield Hallam University
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Occupational Therapy with Foundation Year course at Sheffield Hallam University.
Select a qualification to see required grades
UCAS Tariff
64
This must include at least 24 (Grade D) from one A level or equivalent BTEC National qualifications. For example: DDE at A Level. MPP in BTEC Extended Diploma Pass overall from a T level qualification with D or E from core A combination of qualifications, which may include AS levels and EPQ.
Most popular A-levels studied
See who's studying at Sheffield Hallam University. These students are taking Occupational Therapy with Foundation Year or another course from the same subject area.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Psychology | C |
| Sociology | C |
| Biology | D |
| Chemistry | C |
| Geography | C |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: BB15
Here's what Sheffield Hallam University says about its Occupational Therapy with Foundation Year course.
Please check the Sheffield Hallam University website for the latest course information.
Course summary
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Develop your understanding of the role of occupation for health and wellbeing.
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Explore how occupational engagement is shaped environmentally and personally.
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Deliver person-centred occupational therapy inclusively and collaboratively.
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Apply your learning in a range of stimulating practice-based placements.
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Employ creative adaptations of everyday activities to enhance health, wellbeing and quality of life.
Aligned with professional and ethical standards, this course trains you as an occupational therapist who meets the contemporary needs of diverse populations. You’ll support people to take part in what they want, need, and are expected to do – modifying occupation and environment to maximise health and wellbeing. You’ll connect with their lived experiences, collaborating to enhance occupational performance and recommend meaningful activities.
For full details of course modules, assessments, and teaching methods, please visit the course page on our website: https://www.shu.ac.uk/courses/Occupational-therapy/BSc-Honours-Occupational-Therapy-with-Foundation-Year/Full-time
Source: Sheffield Hallam University
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
College of Health Wellbeing and Life Sciences
Location
Main Site | Sheffield
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Full-time including foundation year
Subjects
• Occupational therapy
Start date
21 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,790 per year |
| Scotland | £9,790 per year |
| Wales | £9,790 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,790 per year |
| Channel Islands | £9,790 per year |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,790 per year |
| EU | £19,500 per year |
| International | £19,500 per year |
Sheffield Hallam University student reviews
Showing 102 reviews
1st year student
2 years ago
I have joined a great society with frequent meet-ups
1st year student
2 years ago
I enjoy the city and have made friends in the society I have joined
1st year student
2 years ago
My accomodation is reasonably priced and Iu2019ve booked the same accomodation for next year. I find living here very easy and enjoyable.
1st year student
2 years ago
My academic advisors are very helpful and always in hand to contact. I find my student accommodation support equally as accessible and helpful
1st year student
2 years ago
I donu2019t often use the facilities, however I find the library useful to frequent when studying and the student support centre is always on hand
1st year student
2 years ago
I find our course leaders to be very helpful and friendly, my lectures are frequent so I feel like I am engaging a good amount in my course. The seminars are also the same. I find my classmates to be friendly and helpful too.
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Sheffield Hallam University
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from Sheffield Hallam University students who took the Occupational Therapy with Foundation Year course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
77%
low
Teaching on my course
77%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
81%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
79%
low
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
74%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
73%
low
Learning opportunities
75%
low
Learning opportunities
75%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
81%
low
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
75%
low
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
77%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
76%
low
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
68%
low
Assessment and feedback
73%
low
Assessment and feedback
73%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
76%
low
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
75%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
65%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
91%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
63%
low
Academic support
65%
low
Academic support
65%
low
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
58%
low
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
72%
low
Organisation and management
50%
low
Organisation and management
50%
low
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
61%
low
How well organised is your course?
39%
low
Learning resources
87%
med
Learning resources
87%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
85%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
92%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
84%
med
Student voice
59%
low
Student voice
59%
low
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
43%
low
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
77%
low
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
60%
low
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
71%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
86%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
75%
med
Healthcare and clinical practice placements
Healthcare and clinical practice placements
My contribution during placement(s) as part of the clinical team was valued.
84%
med
I was given opportunities to meet my required practice learning outcomes / competences.
85%
low
I was allocated placement(s) suitable for my course.
70%
low
I received sufficient preparatory information prior to my placement(s).
46%
low
I received appropriate supervision on placement(s).
81%
low
My practice supervisor(s) understood how my placement(s) related to the broader requirements of my course.
78%
low
Student information
See who's studying at Sheffield Hallam University. These students are taking Occupational Therapy with Foundation Year or another course from the same subject area.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
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Earnings after graduation
Earnings from Sheffield Hallam University graduates who took Occupational Therapy with Foundation Year - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£27k
First year after graduation
£28.8k
Third year after graduation
£31.4k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Occupational Therapy with Foundation Year.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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