Course code: #H355
These are mandatory and all come with course.
Deakin’s accredited Bachelor of Occupational Therapy offers a cutting-edge, practical education.
It's preparing you to identify people's strengths and limitations, environmental and social supports and barriers, and their role in people's ability to participate in meaningful occupations.
You will gain the expertise needed to develop personalised, evidence-based intervention plans with people whose health and well-being are affected by injury, illness, disability or environmental barriers.
You will also learn from experts and colleagues from other disciplines, preparing you to become an active member of interdisciplinary teams.
1000 hours of practical experience ensures you graduate job-ready, with the skills to make a difference in people’s lives and your mark in the rapidly growing health sector.
Practice Education
Practice education is embedded within academic units in each trimester of the 4-year course.
A minimum of 1000 practice education hours will be gained per The World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT) minimum standards.
All students must participate in at least one regional or rural practice education placement during their degree.
$55,425
| Cost of living | 1 person | $10,416 |
| Accommodation | 1 bed room | $14,025 |
| Tuition | 1 person | $41,400 |
Studying at Deakin University English Language Institute (DUELI) will give you the English language skills you need to start your university degree.
If you meet the academic requirements for your course, but not the English language requirements, then you’re automatically eligible for placement at DUELI.
| IELTS entry score (based on the lowest IELTS band score) | Your DUELI course | Assessment outcome | Pathway |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 4.5 | General English 1-3 (Elementary to Pre Intermediate) | 55% or higher (in the written exam) | EAP 1 or General English levels 4-8 ( Intermediate to Advanced) |
| 4.5 | EAP 1 | 60% or higher | EAP 2 |
| 5.0 | EAP 2 | 60% or higher | EAP 3 English for Commerce DUELI Study Abroad Program Entry into most Deakin College Diploma programs (except the Diploma of Communication) |
| 5.5 | EAP 3 | 60% or higher | EAP 4 Entry into most Deakin University undergraduate programs Entry into Deakin Study Abroad and Exchange programs Entry into Deakin College Diploma of Communication Entry into Deakin University's Master Qualifying Program (MQP) |
| 6.0 | EAP 4 | 60% or higher | Entry into most Deakin University postgraduate degree programs and Faculty of Health undergraduate programs (except Nursing) |
| 65% or higher | English for Nursing | ||
| 70% or higher | English for Teaching Entry into Deakins HDR programs for Science Engineering and Built Environment | ||
| 6.5 | English for Nursing | ||
| 7.0 | English for Teaching | 60% or higher | Entry into Deakin University's Master of Teaching programs Entry into Deakins HDR programs (Arts and Education, Business and Law, and Health) |
Notes
Entry-level IELTS score based on your lowest IELTS band score
You will take the Placement Test before the start of your course.
If you're currently studying Year 12 or completed Year 12 in the last two years, you will need to meet all the following criteria to be considered for admission to this degree:
Year 12 prerequisite subjects
Complete foundation studies and/or a diploma program at Deakin College or one of Deakin's TAFE partners.
Australian Foundation Program: 65%
Note: Equivalent to an Australian Year 12 certificate.
The Deakin College Foundation Program is equivalent to upper secondary school (Year 12) and university foundation programs.
It aims to prepare you for further study in a Deakin College Diploma or entry into the first year of a selected Deakin University bachelor's degree.
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