Occupational Science

Undergraduate | 2026

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Area/Catalogue
OCCU 3008
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Course ID
204438
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course level
3
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
The fee you pay will depend on the number and type of courses you study.
No
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University-wide elective course
No
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Single course enrolment
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Note:
Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

The aim of this course is to further develop the students' understanding of humans as occupational beings and relationship with their health and well-being. Dimensions and theories of human occupation and human evolution, human capacities, occupational language, occupational balance, occupational alienation, occupational deprivation, occupational identity, occupational adaptation, occupational justice and occupational transitions.

Course learning outcomes

  • Analyse the implications of conceptualising humans as occupational beings.
  • Describe and critique theoretical models of understanding occupation.
  • Critically apply contemporary occupational science concepts.
  • Analyse the contribution of engagement in occupations to health and well being in specific cases.
  • Discuss the relationship between the discipline of occupational science and the profession of occupational therapy.

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

N/A

Assessment

Assignment, Multiple Choice Questions, Creative Work

Degree list
The following degrees include this course
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours)