MSc Mental Health and Addiction 12 months Postgraduate Programme By Leeds Beckett University |TopUniversities
Programme Duration

12 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

18,440 GBPTuition Fee/year

Starting Month

SepStarting Month

Programme overview

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

As part of this course, you'll:

  • Gain a robust understanding of the social, psychological and medical contexts of addiction and mental health practice
  • Develop your ability to recommend a combination of social and therapeutic evidence-based practices when working with people experiencing mental distress and addiction-related issues
  • Adopt a curious and critical outlook towards mental health and addiction policy and practice
  • Look beyond just substance use, exploring other addictive behaviours rooted in gambling, gaming and pornography
  • Evaluate new and evolving practices, interventions and treatments within mental health and addiction services
  • Build a research-informed, global outlook towards mental health and addiction practice, reflecting on this global context by connecting macro-critical theory to micro-practice
  • Consider the impact of globalisation on people with complex mental health and addiction needs

Programme overview

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

As part of this course, you'll:

  • Gain a robust understanding of the social, psychological and medical contexts of addiction and mental health practice
  • Develop your ability to recommend a combination of social and therapeutic evidence-based practices when working with people experiencing mental distress and addiction-related issues
  • Adopt a curious and critical outlook towards mental health and addiction policy and practice
  • Look beyond just substance use, exploring other addictive behaviours rooted in gambling, gaming and pornography
  • Evaluate new and evolving practices, interventions and treatments within mental health and addiction services
  • Build a research-informed, global outlook towards mental health and addiction practice, reflecting on this global context by connecting macro-critical theory to micro-practice
  • Consider the impact of globalisation on people with complex mental health and addiction needs

Admission Requirements

4+
54+
6+
Applicants should either have at least a second class honours degree or have equivalent health and social care practitioner experience or relevant professional vocational training.
All applications should be supported by a reference, either academic or professional.

1 Year
Sep

  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
  • Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance

Tuition fees

Domestic
9,830 GBP
International
18,440 GBP

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