Addictions MSc
    Duration1 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    GBP 16,100 / Year
    Next IntakeSeptember 1, 2023

    Addictions MSc

    About

    Our Addiction Studies course provides postgraduate education in addictions, with a particular emphasis on recent biological, psychological and socio-environmental advances in the conceptualisation of drug use and addiction and its effective prevention. Your theoretical understanding of the subject will be positioned within the context of policy development, focusing on facilitating the transfer of knowledge and skills to the workplace.
    • Provides advanced graduate education in the field of addictive behaviours, concentrating on supporting students to embark on further higher study or to translate their learning into their workplace.
    • Provides students with access to the expertise of leading addictions researchers and senior clinicians.
    • A broad range of modules covering science, practice, policy and management in the addictions

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Postgraduate taught courses

    Applicants who have completed a Bachelor degree from a recognised institution in Jordan will need to demonstrate the following grades to be considered for a Postgraduate course at King's:

    UK degree classification Jordanian equivalency

    High 2:1 Class Bachelor (Honours) degree

    (equivalent to 65% overall)

    GPA of 3.5 out of 4.0

    Overall score of 80%

    2:1 Class Bachelor (Honours) degree

    GPA of 3.3 out of 4.0

    Overall score of 75%

    High 2:2 Class Bachelor (Honours) degree

    GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0

    Overall score of 70%

    Postgraduate research courses

    A Master's degree from a recognised university with high grades considered for programmes requiring a UK Master's degree.

    English Requirements

    • IELTSMin 7.5

    English Program Requirements

    To study at King's, it is essential that you can communicate effectively in English and are able to do so in an academic environment. You are usually required to provide certification of your competence in English before starting your studies.

    Career

    Employability

    Our graduates follow a variety of careers, including clinical specialist/director, positions in local or national organisations requiring understanding of policies and dissemination at local, state, national and/or international level, manager of addictions services, drug worker, substance misuse nurse specialist, psychology assistant, research assistant, or undertake further study, such as PhD or the Doctorate in Clinical Psychology.

     

    Destinations

    Recent graduates have found employment within the following job roles and companies:

    • The Priory Hospital
    • High View Care Services
    • Lifeline Project
    • Clinical Commissioning Group

    Fee Information

    How to Apply

    • register on the King's Apply Portal
    • complete our online application form

    Addictions MSc

    King's College London

    King's College London

    United Kingdom

    United Kingdom, London