Masterof Arts (MA) Addiction Studies
Offered by
Dublin Business School
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Dublin, Ireland
Course overview
The programme is structured to provide learners with a strong theoretical foundation in addiction studies, coupled with practical insights. It includes core modules such as "Addiction: Theory, Practice and Policy" and "Systemic and Psychoanalytic Perspectives on Addiction," along with a unique "Supervised Clinical Visits and Placement" module that involves visits to addiction treatment centres and a volunteer placement. The programme also emphasises research skills, culminating in a research project.
What you will study
Addiction: Theory, Practice and Policy
Systemic and Psychoanalytic Perspectives on Addiction
Research Methods and Analysis
Addiction Psychopharmacology
Cultural Issues in the Study of Addiction
Women and Addiction
Storytelling and Addiction
Supervised Clinical Visits & Placement
Research Project
Career opportunities
Addiction Counsellor
Family Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) Manager
Case Manager
Law Enforcement Officer
Heatlhcare Worker
Entry requirements
Academic requirement
4-Year Bachelor's Degree with Minimum 50.0% marks
Minimum CGPA
50% Marks
Scholarship tiers
€1,000 Scholarship
English language requirements
IELTS
6 Overall
overall
PTE
55 Overall
overall
TOEFL iBT
76 Overall
overall
Duolingo
105 Overall
overall
Documents required
Copy of Passport
Academic Transcripts
IELTS / PTE Score Report
Bachelor's Degree Certificate
Updated CV / Résumé
Why study at DBS?
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Reputation as Ireland’s Leading Independent College
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Degree and Postgraduate programmes are awarded by Quality & Qualifications Ireland (QQI)
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Commitment to World Class Teaching
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Ladder of Opportunity / Flexibility of Award Progression
€13,500/yr
€14,500/yr
University
Dublin Business School
Level
Postgraduate
Duration
1 Year
Next intake
Sep 2026
Min CGPA
50% Marks
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