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King's College London, University of London
Addictions MSc
King's College London, University of London

Addictions MSc

KING'S COLLEGE LONDON, UNIVERSITY OF LONDON

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Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

SEP-26

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Qualification type

MSc - Master of Science

Subject areas

Addiction / Substance Abuse: Support / Counselling

Course Summary

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. Our Addiction course is designed for students and professionals interested in the conceptualisation, treatment and prevention of addictive behaviours. It provides a widely recognised qualification with an integrated multi-disciplinary teaching and learning approach to the problems of use, dependence on alcohol, nicotine and other psychoactive drugs, and other addictive behaviours. Our course recognises that its students come from a variety of backgrounds with the goal of extending their theoretical knowledge and practical skills beyond those related to the subjects that they studied at undergraduate level. For example, a nurse or youth counsellor may wish to increase their knowledge of policy or psychopharmacology, while psychology graduates may wish to increase their knowledge and familiarity with treatment options.

Modules

Addiction Treatment and Practice (30 Credits)
Introduction to Addiction Science and Theory (30 Credits)
Policy - optimising the impact of evidence to reduce addictions (15 Credits)
Psychopharmacology of Drug Action and Addiction (15 Credits)
Research Methods, Critical Appraisal and Statistics (30 Credits)
Research Project (60 Credits)

Tuition fees

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Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£16,950

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£40,000

Entry requirements

A minimum 2:1 undergraduate Bachelors (honours) degree. If you have a lower degree classification, or a degree in an unrelated subject, your application may be considered if you can demonstrate significant relevant work experience, or offer a related graduate qualification (such as a Masters or PGDip).

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King's College London (King’s) is one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in the UK. With a rich history dating back to 1829, it is located in the heart of London and comprises five campuses including its historic main campus at The Strand. The university offers an extensive range of postgraduate programmes across a variety of disciplines, combining world-class teaching, research excellence, and a commitment to developing...more

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