Comparative Drug and Alcohol Studies MA

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  • Policies and practice in the drugs and alcohol field are undergoing significant changes across the globe. It is imperative to adopt a comparative approach – across nations, substances, and disciplines – to analyse these developments.
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Master

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Description

  • Type

    Master

  • Location

    London

  • Duration

    2 Years

  • Start date

    October

The use of alcohol, drugs and tobacco has become a major concern for most governments across the world. This has resulted in increasing international and European collaboration to devise policies and approaches to address problems related to substance use/misuse. There has also been a considerable expansion in research, data gathering and scientific publishing in many countries and various action plans and strategies have been produced.
This master's degree is designed for those who want to expand their knowledge and understanding of these drug and alcohol issues, including policies and interventions, within a comparative context. It is relevant to policy makers and practitioners, and to students and researchers working in, associated with, or preparing to enter this field.
Over the course of the programme you will gain the knowledge and skills...

Facilities

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London
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The Burroughs, NW4 4BT

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OctoberEnrolment now open

About this course


The programme is taught primarily through distance learning methods complemented by some face to face tuition. The 'Introduction to Drug and Alcohol Studies' induction is delivered as a four and a half day face to face intensive study block at one of the partner institutions. It brings together staff and students from the other countries delivering the programme. Please note that travel and accommodation expenses are self funded.

Interviews, entrance tests, portfolios and auditions
Entry onto this course does not require an interview, portfolio or audition.

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5.0
16/05/2017
What I would highlight: Policies and practice in the drugs and alcohol field are undergoing significant changes across the globe. It is imperative to adopt a comparative approach – across nations, substances, and disciplines – to analyse these developments.
What could be improved: All good.
Would you recommend this course?: Yes
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Subjects

  • Induction
  • IT
  • International
  • Health
  • Crime
  • Communication
  • Skills
  • Drug
  • Alcohol
  • Cultural
  • Transferable skills
  • Intervention Skills
  • Comparative Drug

Course programme

All students are expected to attend the Induction, 'Introduction to Drug and Alcohol Studies', at the beginning of the programme which is delivered as a face to face intensive study block over four and a half days at one of our partner institutions.

This induction aims to:

Introduce students to the content and requirements of the programme, to the lecturers in the partner universities, and to an international group of students
Emphasise the comparative and multi disciplinary nature of the programme
Raise awareness of sources of information and to provide guidance in selecting and using 'evidence' and information from research or other sources
Provide an introduction to main concepts, theories and issues to be addressed in the programme
Provoke a critical appreciation of the problematic and complex nature of drug and alcohol studies
Lay the foundations for students to work collaboratively with others in our partner universities.
Overall, the programme consists of five compulsory modules (including an Induction module), plus a Dissertation and two optional modules.

Please note that travel and accommodation expenses are self funded.

Core modules
  • Introduction to Drug and Alcohol Studies (Induction)
  • Substance Use and Addiction Theories
  • Responses to Drug and Alcohol Use
  • Drug and Alcohol Policies in Europe
  • Dissertation
  • One of the following:
  • Research Methods for Drug and Alcohol Studies
  • Evidence based Practice Applied to Prevention and Treatment
Two of the following:
  • Drugs and Crime
  • User Perspectives
  • Cultural and Social Aspects of Drug and Alcohol Use
  • Integrated Work and Learning
Not all of the optional modules listed will be available in any one year. Module availability is dependent on staffing and the number of students wishing to take each module.

Additional information

FEES INTERNATIONAL
£13,500 over two years

Comparative Drug and Alcohol Studies MA

Price on request