MA in Addiction Studies
Offered by
Griffith College
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Limerick, Dublin, Cork, Ireland
Course overview
The MA in Addiction Studies (ICHAS) provides theoretical and practical training for working in addiction counselling within statutory, community, and voluntary sectors. The programme covers addiction counselling skills, evidence-based interventions, community reinforcement approaches, and research methods. Exit award: Postgraduate Diploma in Addiction Studies available at 60 ECTS.
What you will study
Understanding Addiction
Skills and Competencies in Addiction Counselling
Contemporary Evidence Based Interventions in Addiction Recovery
Research Methodologies and Design
Community Reinforcement Approach and Family Aspects in Addiction
Comorbidity and Trauma Informed Care
Elective 1 (5 ECTS)
Elective 2 (10 ECTS)
Dissertation
Career opportunities
Addiction Services Supervisor
Homelessness Services Manager
Outreach Services Manager
Team Leader — Addiction Services
Family Services Multi-Disciplinary Team Manager
Entry requirements
Academic requirement
Minimum Second-Class Honours (2:2) in a relevant Human Science Degree at Level 8 NFQ or equivalent. All applicants must be over 23 years of age, attend an interview, and complete Garda Vetting. ICHAS programme. Available in Limerick, Dublin, and Cork.
Minimum CGPA
2.2
Scholarship tiers
Griffith College Bursary (GCB): €2,000 awarded to all offers + Academic Merit Scholarship (AMS): CGPA 2.7+ = €1,000 / CGPA 3.0+ = €1,500 / CGPA 3.5+ = €2,000
English language requirements
IELTS
6.5 overall
overall
PTE
55 overall
overall
TOEFL iBT
4.5 overall
overall
Duolingo
120-125 overall
overall
Documents required
Copy of Passport
Academic Transcripts
IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo Score Report
Bachelor's Degree Certificate
Updated CV / Résumé
Why study at GCD?
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Designed to meet pre-accreditation criteria for Addiction Counsellors Ireland
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Evidence-based curriculum covering statutory, community and voluntary sectors
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Blended learning for working professionals in Limerick, Dublin, and Cork
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Exit award: Postgraduate Diploma in Addiction Studies available
€12,000/yr
€16,000/yr
★ Up to €4,000 scholarship
University
Griffith College
Level
Postgraduate
Duration
1 Year
Next intake
Sep 2026
Min CGPA
2.2
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