Addiction and Mental Health MSc
12 monthsProgramme duration
24,800 GBPTuition Fee/year
Sep-2026Starting Month
Programme overview
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Master's
Study Mode
On Campus
You'll explore the science of addiction behaviours and how they relate to mental illness, the impact of long-term mental health conditions and how to provide compassionate, evidence-based care, and strategies to support recovery and well-being through counselling, therapy, and treatment planning.
You’ll gain the expertise to pursue rewarding careers in:
• Mental health services (NHS, private practice, community care). • Addiction counselling and recovery programmes. • Social care organisations, clinics, and hospitals. • Policy, education, or academic and clinical research.
Whether you’re looking to advance your current career or take the next step towards becoming a specialist in mental health and addiction, this master’s degree will prepare you to meet the growing demand for skilled, compassionate professionals.
Programme overview
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Master's
Study Mode
On Campus
You'll explore the science of addiction behaviours and how they relate to mental illness, the impact of long-term mental health conditions and how to provide compassionate, evidence-based care, and strategies to support recovery and well-being through counselling, therapy, and treatment planning.
You’ll gain the expertise to pursue rewarding careers in:
• Mental health services (NHS, private practice, community care). • Addiction counselling and recovery programmes. • Social care organisations, clinics, and hospitals. • Policy, education, or academic and clinical research.
Whether you’re looking to advance your current career or take the next step towards becoming a specialist in mental health and addiction, this master’s degree will prepare you to meet the growing demand for skilled, compassionate professionals.
Admission Requirements
A 2.2. in Psychology OR equivalent experience working in health/mental health
For full entry requirements, visit course page.
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