Contemporary Communities of Practice

Course Content

• Course Details

  Students will have the opportunity to engage with an organisation and gain an insight into their practices and values, working with them to find solutions that will make a positive difference to meet the needs of the community.  The module uses the community development national occupational standards to shape understanding of practice in a student’s chosen sector. Working in a co-productive way enables shared understanding of where gaps exist and how realistic recommendations can be met to meet the needs. The module is taught inter-professionally with expertise from occupational therapy and youth/community development.

  This module requires you to attend a total of 5 face-to-face teaching days at Waterside Campus and in the wider community.  You are also expected to undertake self-directed study to complete an assignment.

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• Entry Requirements

  Applicants must hold a first or second class BSc in Occupational Therapy.

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• Fees and Funding

  2024/25  Tuition Fees

  Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 24/25 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.

  • Part time UK Fees: £920

  2023/24 Tuition Fees

  Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 23/24 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.

  • Part time UK Fees: £890

  For more information about possible funding options, please visit our Fees and Funding Pages.

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• FAQs

  ​​Who can I contact for more information? 

  ​For further information on the content of the module, please contact the Module Leader, Michael Adams: michael.adams@northampton.ac.uk.

  ​For discussion on admissions criteria please contact OTAdmissions@northampton.ac.uk.

  ​How will I be assessed?

  ​The module is assessed via a report.

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