Scholarships available, see Fees & Funding section for more information. Our Addictions course provides postgraduate education in addictions, with a particular emphasis on recent biological, psychological and socio-environmental advances in the conceptualisation of drug use and addiction and its effective prevention. Your theoretical understanding of the subject will be positioned within the context of policy development, focusing on facilitating the transfer of knowledge and skills to the workplace.

Key benefits

• Provides advanced graduate education in the field of addictive behaviours, concentrating on supporting students to embark on further higher study or to translate their learning into their workplace.
• Provides students with access to the expertise of leading addictions researchers and senior clinicians.
• A broad range of modules covering science, practice, policy and management in the addictions.
• Learn from distinguished experts in the field of addiction. Benefit from their experience, mentorship and guidance.
• Our course empowers you to delve into the latest research findings and collaborate with experts shaping the future of addiction treatment and prevention in alcohol, nicotine, drugs and other addictive products.
• Equips graduates for their next career stage to make an impact in addiction treatment, policy development and beyond. Transferable skills including critical thinking, research and communication will be invaluable in diverse professional settings.

“The programme not only deepened my understanding of addiction research, but also provided me with a unique platform to create connections with inspiring people, such as the professors who supported my process.”

Karen , Addictions MSc 22/23Show more

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