MSc Addiction and Mental Health at London Metropolitan University

Programme overview

Gain the tools needed to understand the intersections between addictive behaviours and mental health, in relation to life. Learn how mental health issues and addictive behaviours can be understood and are culturally framed. This master’s degree will allow you to pursue or advance a career in a range of fields including addiction and substance use, mental health and medical disciplines.

Faculty: School of Social Sciences and Professions | Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules: Addiction Psychology, Introduction to Skills Based Practice, Neuroscience of Addiction and Pharmacotherapy, Psychopathology, Research Design and Analysis for Psychology, Research Project, Treatment Interventions.

Career pathways

Completing this master’s degree will help you identify and pursue a career that’s important to you. Our programme of studies will strengthen pathways toward a career as an addictions practitioner or a career in research studying addictive behaviours.

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Application information

Entry requirements

You will be required to have: a minimum of a lower second-class (2.2) honours degree in social sciences, health, education or human sciences. Graduates from other disciplines who have extensive relevant work experience will be considered on an individual basis. English language: If you require a Student visa you may need to provide the results of a Secure English Language Test (SELT) such as Academic IELTS. This course requires you to meet our higher requirements.

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,500 a year (2027/28). Full-time, September 2027 entry Source

International applicants: GBP 20,000 a year (2027/28). Full-time, September 2027 entry Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://evision.londonmet.ac.uk/urd/sits.urd/run/SIW_IPP_LGN.login?process=siw_ipp_app&code1=ADDMHE-F

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