Taught course
Public Health Addictions
Entry requirements
- a good honours degree in any health or social science-related discipline
or
- equivalent professional qualifications and experience
Additional Information:
- RPL is accepted on this programme
- IELTs score of 6.5 or above (minimum 5.5 in each component)
- International students entering on a Tier 4 visa cannot study part-time
Months of entry
September
Course content
This Public Health Addictions MSc from LJMU’s Public Health Institute examines the evidence base of harms/risks relating to addictions and ways to reduce them.
- Study on this ground-breaking course, unique in the north west
- Explore the evidence base of addiction harms and risks and the policies used to reduce them
- Discover course content informed by key research in alcohol and drug addiction
- Benefit from support and guidance for placement learning opportunities
One of only a handful of courses in the UK, Public Health (Addictions) turns its back on the treatment of addiction as a behaviour and looks at its wider social and political aspects. The issues relating to addiction continue to be major public health challenges facing communities around the world, with wide ranging consequences for the individual concerned, their families and society as a whole.
This MSc in Public Health (Addiction) builds on the Public Health Institute's extensive research portfolio of primary research, evaluation, evidence review and intelligence systems, covering the areas of drugs, alcohol and tobacco. Students come from a wide range of backgrounds including nursing, psychology and criminology, many have also worked in drug or alcohol support capacities.
This education programme enables you to work with leading academics in the field, providing specialist knowledge and insights into a wide range of addiction issues. Additionally, the Public Health Institute is able to call on the experience of an established network of practitioners and policy makers to make a unique educational experience.
Information for international students
Fees and funding
Please see the course page for more information.
Qualification, course duration and attendance options
- MSc
- part time24 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
- full time12 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
Course contact details
- Name
- Course Enquires
- courses@ljmu.ac.uk
- Phone
- 0151 231 5090