
MSc Mental Health and Substance Use Dual Diagnosis
Course overview
The MSc Mental Health and Substance Use (Dual Diagnosis) programme focuses on equipping students with expertise in the interconnected fields of mental health, substance use, and addiction. It equips students with professional skills in critical analysis, research, leadership, and policy development applicable to practice and service enhancement in these fields, both nationally and internationally.
Students are allowed to choose to finish either a literature-based dissertation or a work-based project. This course is an advantage for those aspiring to or engaged in roles across mental health services, social care, criminal justice, government agencies, youth work, and allied professions. However, this course does not lead to registration as a mental health nurse or practitioner.
Entry requirements
The entry requirements for international students are:
Grade Requirements:
- A current honours degree, usually at a UK second-class honours level or equivalent.
English Proficiency:
- An overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no score below 6.0.
Career opportunities
MSc Mental Health and Substance Use (Dual Diagnosis) graduates can pursue careers in areas including:
- Mental Health & Substance Use Specialist
- Substance Use Counsellor
- Researcher
- Addiction Therapist
- Social worker.
Cost of study
The tuition fee for the MSc Mental Health and Substance Use (Dual Diagnosis) course at MDX is £8,790 per year.
Admission
Applicants are required to submit an online application through the university's website. For better understanding and a smooth process, contact an AHZ counsellor.
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