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Alcohol and Drug Studies – (M.Sc.)
University of the West of Scotland
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| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 12,600 - | ||
| Location: | Hamilton / United Kingdom | ||
| Duration: | 6 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of University of the West of Scotland
The programme will offer an understanding of the processes involved in individuals becoming substance users and problematic substance users.
Influences on behaviour change, including policy, legal, educational, psychosocial and pharmacological approaches will be examined. Current and emerging themes are paid attention and the evidence base scrutinised, including: harm reduction; recovery; treatment within the criminal justice system; blood-borne viruses; mental health; and child protection. Overall there is a strong ethos of encouraging evidence-based practice.
Students will have the opportunity to rehearse intervention methods (in specific modules) and complete a placement in either a research setting or a practice/service setting. The placement may be carried out in the student’s workplace based on principles of work-based learning. Throughout the programme of study, emphasis is placed on the importance of a multi-disciplinary approach to understanding and responding to alcohol and drug issues.
Study Modes Students may opt to study full-time on campus. Part-time students may also study on campus or study online. All study modes are supported by the virtual learning environment, Blackboard. The modular programme is available in a distance/e-learning format and is supported by written learning materials
Contents
Postgraduate Certificate
* Understanding Substance Use and Addiction
* Responding to Substance Use and Addiction
* Placement
Postgraduate Diploma
In addition to PG Certificate modules, students will cover:
* Research Methods
* Change and Intervention Methods or Research Philosophy
* Applied Theory Review
MSc
In addition to PG Diploma modules, students will cover:
* Research Project (equivalent to 3 modules)
Students will undertake independent research leading to a dissertation. Students will research an area of their choice and be allocated a personal supervisor
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testRequirements
Applicants should normally hold a degree and/or an appropriate professional qualification, plus experience of working with alcohol and/or drug-related issues.
Candidates without these academic qualifications may be considered for admission providing they have relevant professional or voluntary experience and exhibit a high degree of commitment to the addiction field; such applicants will normally be required to complete written work in order to demonstrate their academic ability.
Application may be made for entry based on recognition of prior learning (RPL) and credit transfer. Members of the medical professions have used thisroute to gain advanced standing and in due course access the MSc programme in Alcohol and Drug Studies.
English Language
It is essential that you have a good command of written and spoken English if you wish to excel in your studies. As a rough guide, a TOEFL score of 550 or above or an IELTS score of 6 or above (5 in each component) are acceptable as evidence of proficiency in English.
Language Proficiency
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade C (Score: 60) |
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