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Our Addictions program offers postgraduate training in addiction studies, highlighting contemporary developments in biological, psychological, and socio-environmental approaches to understanding substance use and dependency, along with effective prevention strategies. You'll gain theoretical knowledge framed within policy development contexts, enabling practical application in professional settings.Key advantagesDelivers specialized graduate education in addictive behaviors, preparing students for advanced academic pursuits or practical workplace implementation.Grants access to top addiction researchers and experienced clinical specialists.Comprehensive module selection encompassing scientific, practical, policy, and management aspects of addiction.Study under renowned addiction specialists and benefit from their professional insights, mentorship, and support.Our program enables you to explore cutting-edge research and work alongside experts revolutionizing addiction treatment and prevention for substances including alcohol, tobacco, and other addictive products.Prepares graduates to advance their careers and influence addiction treatment, policy creation, and related fields. Develops transferable competencies like analytical reasoning, research methodology, and effective communication applicable across various professional environments.This Addiction program caters to students and professionals focused on understanding, treating, and preventing addictive behaviors. It offers a respected qualification through an interdisciplinary educational approach addressing substance dependency (alcohol, nicotine, and other drugs) and behavioral addictions. Recognizing our students' diverse backgrounds, the course aims to expand their theoretical understanding and practical abilities beyond undergraduate studies. For instance, healthcare professionals might enhance their policy knowledge, while psychology graduates could deepen their treatment expertise. Introductory modules ensure all participants, regardless of background, establish fundamental knowledge of addiction's clinical, scientific, and public health dimensions before progressing to specialized research and advanced study. Ultimately, this program prepares graduates and practitioners for career advancement in the addiction field.
A minimum 2:1 undergraduate Bachelor’s (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).
 
IELTS: 6.5 overall with a minimum of 6.0 in each skill. TOEFL: 92 overall with a minimum of 23 in writing and 20 in each of the other skills.