Course Summary
The Certificate in Addiction Studies (Gambling) is designed for those working with individuals, families and communities impacted by Gambling Addiction.
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Career Sectors
This course prepares you for working in the Career Sectors below. Follow the links to get a fuller understanding of the sectors you are preparing for.
Entry Requirements
A minimum of a Second Class Honours (2:2) award in a relevant Human Science Degree at Level 8 on the NFQ or equivalent.
Those who have completed other relevant education programmes or have relevant professional experience etc., where Recognised Prior Learning (RPL) and Acquired Prior Learning (APL) can be applied, may apply for admission to the programme by submission of programme content, qualification and assignments equivalent to an appropriate Second Class Honours (2:2) award at Level 8.
The minimum English language proficiency requirement for this programme is B2+ in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages which is equivalent to an IELTS score of 6.5.
Garda Vetting is a requirement for all successful applicants.
All applicants will be required to attend for interview to ascertain their suitability for the Programme.
Application Details
Applications for this course are submitted through the ICHAS website. When you click on "Application Weblink" above, you will be directed to ICHAS to complete your application.
Intake Dates:
Dublin - Full-Time - September 2026
Limerick - Full-Time - September 2026
Dublin - Part-Time - September 2026
Limerick - Part-Time - September 2026
Cork - Part-Time - September 2026
Cork - Full-Time - September 2026
Dublin - Full-Time - January 2027
Limerick - Full-Time - January 2027
Dublin - Part-Time - January 2027
Limerick - Part-Time - January 2027
Cork - Part-Time - January 2027
Cork - Full-Time - January 2027
The Student
Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests. If these interests do not describe you, this course may prepare you for work you may not find satisfying.
Social
The Social person's interests focus on interacting with the people in their environment. In all cases, the Social person enjoys the personal contact with other people in preference to the impersonal dealings with things, data and ideas found in other groups.
Many will seek out positions where there is direct contact with the public in some advisory role, whether a receptionist or a counsellor. Social people are motivated by an interest in different types of people and like diversity in their work environments. Many are drawn towards careers in the caring professions and social welfare area, whilst others prefer teaching and other 'informing' roles.
Career Progression
This Level 9 Certificate Award is designed for graduates in health and human sciences and in particular graduates of counselling and psychotherapy related programmes as well as disciplines such as, nursing, social care, social work, psychology and programmes in cognate areas who wish to enhance the knowledge and competencies to engage with those with Gambling Addiction and to support them in their journey towards recovery.
Students who complete this programme can progress to the MA in Addiction Studies, MA in Addiction Recovery and MA in Addiction Counselling programmes and receive credits for modules completed as part of this Certificate.
Duration
Timetable:
Timetables will be made available closer to the course start date. The timetables are structured to optimise the utilisation of hybrid learning. This course can be taken over 12 weeks, one semester, on a full-time basis or 24 weeks, two semesters, on a part-time basis. Please contact [email protected] for further information.