BSc Occupational Therapy
What students say
Based on about 30 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 96%
- Learning opportunities: 90%
- Assessment and feedback: 89%
- Academic support: 93%
- Organisation and management: 81%
- Learning resources: 98%
- Student voice: 89%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 70%
- Left higher education: 20%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 9 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 85%
Most common jobs
- Therapy professionals: 75%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Other Health Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 80%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 70 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 26%
- London: 50%
- South East: 13%
- South West: 4%
Who gets in
Based on about 30 students who started
- A levels: 70%
- Access course: 5%
- A degree: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 15%
- No formal qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) for the purpose of ensuring graduates are fit for the profession.
- Approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) for the purpose of providing eligibility to apply for registration with the HCPC as an occupational therapist.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Occupational Therapy at University of Essex earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £26,500 after 3 years, £33,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £26,000 and £42,500. The £33,500 median after five years is £6,000 more than the UK median for Nursing (other).
What do graduates of BSc Occupational Therapy at University of Essex do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Occupational Therapy at University of Essex?
96% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Occupational Therapy at University of Essex?
The average entrant had 117 UCAS points.
Is BSc Occupational Therapy at University of Essex accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) for the purpose of ensuring graduates are fit for the profession. Approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) for the purpose of providing eligibility to apply for registration with the HCPC as an occupational therapist.
How many students continue on BSc Occupational Therapy at University of Essex?
70% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.