Bachelor in 2027

For Bachelor in 2027, the tuition fee is 27,845 USD per year.

Occupational therapy is fundamentally concerned with the relationship between human activity and health. This programme explores how daily occupations—the things we want, need, and are expected to do—shape our wellbeing and how environmental or personal barriers can be navigated to foster independence. By focusing on person-centred care, the course equips you to modify environments and activities, ensuring individuals can maintain meaningful lives despite complex health challenges.

Designed for those who require additional preparation for degree-level study, the foundation year provides a vital transition into the profession. You will develop the academic, practical, and critical thinking skills necessary to thrive in a healthcare environment, building a strong base in the biological, psychological, and social sciences that underpin clinical practice.

Distinctive Practice-Based Learning

The curriculum is deeply rooted in applied learning. You will move beyond the classroom to engage in mandatory placements, reflecting the diverse ways contemporary services are delivered. Through simulation, live projects, and collaborative work with students from other health disciplines, you will bridge the gap between abstract theory and the realities of modern clinical settings, preparing to meet the Royal College of Occupational Therapists’ pillars of practice.

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.