Mental Health and Addiction Studies MSc (Distance Education) at Middlesex University

Programme overview

Expand your knowledge and understanding of issues relating to addictions, substance use and mental health, including policies, practices and interventions. This master's degree is for those who want to expand their knowledge and understanding of issues relating to substance use and mental health, including policies, practice and interventions. It's relevant for those who are working in, associated with, considering a career or preparing to enter this field.

Faculty: Faculty of Health, Social Care and Education | Department: Department of Nursing and Midwifery / Department of Mental Health and Social Work | Duration: 2 years part-time | Study mode: online | Intake: September 2027 | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

To complete this course you must achieve a maximum of 180 credits over two years. Modules include Critical Approaches to co-occurring Mental Health and Addictions, Evidence-based Interventions in Mental Health and Addictions, Introduction to Motivational Interviewing, Service Development and Quality Improvement, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Risk Assessment and Safety Planning, Social Inclusion and Recovery in Mental Health, Drugs and Crime, Leadership and Public Community Services, Addiction Theories.

Career pathways

The course will be a valuable asset in developing and furthering a career in the drug and alcohol and/or mental health field within the UK or abroad. There are a number of career options within public services and non-governmental organisations, and the MSc will enhance employment opportunities across the field, including, drug and alcohol services, the criminal justice system, the housing/homeless sector, health and social care and charitable sectors.

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Application information

Entry requirements

For this course, ideally we are looking for: A honours degree (2:2 or above) in any discipline. Exceptionally, students who do not have a degree but can provide evidence of their ability to study at Masters level may be considered. Applicants who undertake WBH4760: Advanced Work Based Project should be working in an appropriate environment to be able to complete the project. All applicants whose first language is not English are expected to demonstrate their English Language capability at the level required for postgraduate study (IELTS 6.5 or equivalent). Eligibility. UK/EU and international students are eligible to apply for this course. Enhanced IT skills and access to the internet (for distance learning). For further information, please visit our qualifications or work experience page or contact the course leader.

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 2 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.mdx.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/apply-for-taught-courses/

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