Code

PG26317

Title

Master of Arts in Addiction Studies

Programme Purpose

The Master of Arts in Addiction Studies is a rigorous and formal exploration of addictions from a variety of academic and scientific perspectives: neuroscientific, sociological, cultural, psychological, anthropological and psychoanalytic. It includes examination of topics of policy, criminal justice, treatment and rehabilitation and case management. The programme is concerned with how these perspectives interact and how they differ. The aim is to educate learners so that they can carry out research in the field of addiction and thereby critically inform policy making, enhance employment opportunities in management and teams of addiction services and inform their own profession. The programme also provides clinicians with a strong theoretical foundation from where to approach the treatment of addictions. A unique feature of this programme is a series of supervised clinical visits. Ten locations are identified which relate to the National Drug Strategy of reducing harm and supporting recovery. Learners are given the opportunity to experience first-hand the application and implementation of the diverse strategies employed, and also can undertake a volunteer placement(s) of up to 20 hours in locations that relate to the National Drug Strategy.

Duration Description

NFQ Level(s)

9

EQF Level(s)

7

Location

Dublin City

Delivery Modes

PEL Applies

Yes

PEL Arrangements

Insurance Product

What is PEL?

Details

Validation Documents

Certificate of Validation, Panel Report