Minimum Entry Requirements

Applicants to the Master of Arts in Addiction Studies programme must hold:

A minimum Second Class Honours (2.2) degree in any humanities or social science discipline from a recognised third-level institution.

Or, a qualification in a conversion style programme such as a Postgraduate Diploma in Addiction Studies or a Higher Diploma in Psychoanalytic Studies.

Or, have equivalent professional qualifications.

Non-standard applicants will be assessed by subject matter experts from the Programme Team, and relevant professional experience may be taken into account.

Additionally, if English is not the applicant’s first language, they must provide evidence of English language proficiency.

We are now accepting applications for programmes taking place in 2025.

Next Intake dates: September 2026

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.