Taught course

Mental Health and Substance Use (Dual Diagnosis)

Institution
Middlesex University London · School of Health and Education
Qualifications
MSc

Entry requirements

  • An upper second (2:2) honours degree or above, or equivalent in mental health or addictions or a related subject area
  • A minimum of two years experience in the mental health or addiction fields if holding a professional qualification in nursing, social work or allied discipline
  • A professional qualification (e.g. medicine, nursing, social work, psychology or an allied discipline)
  • Recent post-qualification experience of working with service users with mental health and substance use issues

Non-mental health professionals

  • An upper second (2:2) honours degree or above, or equivalent from a recognised overseas qualification, in mental health or addictions or a related subject area
  • Three years experience in the mental health field or addiction field or in a relevant setting (statutory/non-statutory/third sector/voluntary)

Months of entry

September

Course content

As the only programme of its kind in the UK and Europe, this programme offers enormous benefits to students with aspirations of becoming leaders in the field of Mental Health and Substance Use (Dual Diagnosis). The course is specifically aimed at practitioners who are either in roles of leadership or are currently considering career options to move to such positions.

This programme aims to develop your mastery in Mental Health and Substance Use (Dual Diagnosis) related skills and knowledge, for successful contribution to enhanced professional practice and service development within this field. You will gain the knowledge and expertise to critically understand and utilise advanced research skills and your leadership skills in service and practice development will also be stimulated and fostered.

This course will benefit individuals working in:

  • mental health
  • the drug and alcohol sector
  • primary care
  • community care
  • prisons
  • the voluntary sector
  • government agencies
  • education
  • youth work
  • social work
  • allied health

Fees and funding

UK students
£9,600
International students
£14,800

Qualification, course duration and attendance options

  • MSc
    part time
    24 months
    • Online learningis available for this qualification

Course contact details

Name
Middlesex Enquiries
Email
enquiries@mdx.ac.uk