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Comparative Drug and Alcohol Studies (Distance)

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Comparative Drug and Alcohol Studies (Distance)

Middlesex University

London, Great Britain

E-learning

€72.86/Credit

214 Points

Duration

2 Years

Language

English

Program Description

The use of alcohol, drugs and tobacco has become a major concern for most governments across the world. This has resulted in increasing international and European collaboration to devise policies and approaches to address problems related to substance use/misuse. There has also been a considerable expansion in research, data gathering and scientific publishing in many countries and various action plans and strategies have been produced.

This master's degree is designed for those who want to expand their knowledge and understanding of these drug and alcohol issues, including policies and interventions, within a comparative context. It is relevant to policy makers and practitioners, and to students and researchers working in, associated with, or preparing to enter this field.

Over the course of the programme you will gain the knowledge and skills required to investigate and analyse drug and alcohol use, problem use, addiction, and their responses, from a multi-disciplinary and cross-national perspective.

Entry Requirements

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Education

Bachelor's Degree

Degree from State Technical Insitute (TEI)

English Level

Michigan Proficiency (ECPE)

Cambridge Proficiency (CPE)

Cambridge Advanced (CAE)

International Baccalaureate

5.0

IGCSE

Pearson Test of Academic Engl.

IELTS

6.5

TOEFL (internet based)

PTE

Required Documents

Certified Copy of the Degree Certificate/Diploma

Certified Copy of the English Certification

ID Certified Copy

Passport Certified Copy

Personal Statement - Motivation Letter

Detailed Transcript

Academic Reference Letter (1st)

Academic Reference Letter (2nd)

Notes:

Information about qualifications:

We welcome applications from graduates with a degree in an appropriate subject.

Other accepted qualifications:

We welcome applications from graduates with a degree or an equivalent qualification.
Those without formal qualifications need to demonstrate three years' relevant work experience and the ability to study at postgraduate level.

Alternative English language requirements:

ESB ESOL International: Level 2‐Step 1
European Baccalaureate Language 1: Grade 7.0
European Baccalaureate Language 2: Grade 7.0
Language Cert International ESOL B2 SELT (SELT version ONLY): B2 High Pass overall and min 33/50 in each skill
Duolingo: Overall 110

More information:

If you have relevant qualifications or work experience, academic credit may be awarded towards your Middlesex University programme of study.

Curriculum

Compulsory Modules

Introduction to Drug and Alcohol Studies (Induction) (Non-credit bearing) - Compulsory

Substance Use and Addiction Theories (20 credits) - Compulsory

Responses to Drug and Alcohol Use (20 credits) - Compulsory

Drug and Alcohol Policies in Europe (20 credits) - Compulsory

Dissertation (60 credits) - Compulsory

Choose one of the following compulsory modules

Research Methods for Drug and Alcohol Studies (20 credits) - Compulsory

Evidence-based Practice Applied to Prevention and Treatment (20 credits) - Compulsory

Choose two of the following optional modules

Drugs and Crime (20 credits) - Optional

User Perspectives (20 credits) - Optional

Cultural and Social Aspects of Drug and Alcohol Use (20 credits) - Optional

Integrated Work and Learning (20 credits) - Optional

Careers

The addictions field is multi-disciplinary and entrants will come from a range of different educational and professional backgrounds including:

nursing
social work
probation
research
management

The MA Comparative Drug and Alcohol Studies will be a valuable asset to developing and furthering a career in the drug and alcohol field either in the UK or abroad.

There are a number of career options in:

research
public or government services
voluntary organisations
non-governmental organisations

The course aims to provide graduates with the knowledge and practical skills to develop careers in research and practice within the field of drug and alcohol practice, education and research, both nationally and within the wider international context.