Aston University

Addiction and Mental Health

Aston UniversityBirmingham, United Kingdom

Course overview

The Addiction and Mental Health MSc at Aston University gives you the specialist expertise and practical insight to address the complex links between addiction and mental health. Through evidence-based teaching and hands-on learning, you’ll develop the skills to deliver effective support, empower recovery, and promote long-term well-being in diverse care settings.

Key highlights

  • Specialist focus on the links between addiction and mental health
  • Evidence-based teaching combined with hands-on practical learning
  • Builds skills to deliver effective support and empower recovery
  • Prepares you to promote long-term well-being in diverse care settings

Entry requirements

  • Degree: 2:2 — to include Psychology OR; or above

Careers this course leads to

  • Substance misuse practitioner
  • Addiction recovery worker
  • Mental health support worker
  • Drug and alcohol project worker
  • Dual diagnosis worker

Cost of study

UK/Home: £12,500 | International: £24,800

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Aston University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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