MSc Mental Health & Addiction at Leeds Beckett University

Programme overview

Explore the complex world of mental health and addiction related issues on this course. You'll learn to support, treat and improve the lives of service users. Gain a robust understanding of the social, psychological and medical contexts of addiction and mental health practice

Faculty: School of Health | Duration: 12 months full-time | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Intake: 20 Sep 2027 | Location: Leeds, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules include Understanding Mental Health & Addiction, Psychiatric Perspectives on Mental Health & Addiction, Understanding Social Research & Evaluation, Global Routes to Recovery, Harm Reduction & Social Support, Dissertation.

Career pathways

You'll study a course that supports you in developing a range of attractive transferable skills, from autonomy and critical thinking to digital literacy and time management. Roles include Mental health practitioner, Recovery coordinator, Drug worker, Outreach worker, Support worker, Early intervention practitioner.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants should either have at least a second class honours degree or have equivalent health and social care practitioner experience or relevant professional vocational training. All applications should be supported by a reference, either academic or professional; All applicants should satisfy our University English language requirements. IELTS IELTS 6.0 with no skills below 5.5, or an equivalent qualification.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,125 a year (2027/28). The tuition fee for the year for students entering in 2027/28 is £10125. Source

International applicants: GBP 18,995 a year (2027/28). The tuition fee for the year for students entering in 2027/28 is £18995. Source

Intake: 20 Sep 2027

Duration: 12 months full-time

Apply through the official page: https://myapplication.leedsbeckett.ac.uk

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