Master in BSc Honours Occupational Therapy

Tuition is 20,400 GBP per year. The deadline to apply for the Dec 2027 intake is Sep 15, 2027.

Occupational therapy addresses the fundamental human need for meaningful activity, focusing on how everyday tasks—what we do, need, and are expected to do—shape our health and quality of life. This programme is designed for those who wish to facilitate change by modifying environments and occupations to empower individuals and communities. It moves beyond clinical symptoms to explore the intersection of personal experience, social context, and human performance.

Students develop the professional identity required to work as inclusive, person-centred practitioners. The curriculum emphasizes collaborative practice alongside other health and social care professionals, ensuring that graduates are prepared to meet the contemporary, diverse needs of modern service users.

A Practice-Focused Approach

Sheffield Hallam University, established in 1843 and based in Sheffield, is a large modern university serving around 31,000 students, including approximately 3,100 international learners. The university is known for applied teaching, industry-aligned courses and strong professional links across disciplines from business and health to engineering and the creative industries. Students benefit from modern facilities, well-equipped labs and specialist studios tailored to career-focused learning.

The campus ethos emphasizes employability: placements, work-based projects and employer partnerships are embedded across many programs, helping students gain practical experience and build professional networks. Academic staff work closely with industry and regional employers on applied research and innovation, creating pathways into internships and graduate roles. Dedicated student support services assist with academic skills, careers advice and wellbeing.

Sheffield itself is a friendly, affordable student city with good transport links to the north of England and easy access to green spaces and cultural venues. International students often highlight the city’s welcoming community, active student societies and opportunities to balance study with outdoor activities. For those seeking a practical, career-oriented university experience in the UK, Sheffield Hallam offers strong employer engagement, supportive services and an accessible urban lifestyle.