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UndergraduateFoundation Degree in ArtsUCAS: LN56

Alcohol and Substance Misuse Work

East Lancashire UC
Accrington, England
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2 yearsDuration
£13,500Per Year (Intl)
£25,500Avg. Graduate Salary
93%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in health sciences with the FdA Alcohol and Substance Misuse Work at East Lancashire UC. Based in Accrington, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year full-time structure. If you are keen to help those in need or currently work in this field, this programme has been developed by employers to give you the essential skills needed to thrive in your career. You will expand your knowledge and skills across a range of frameworks, contexts and practices that relate to substance misuse. You will also explore a variety of social, welfare, health, and legal policy responses to an array of substance misuse issues and problems. Home/uk fees are £9,275 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £20,000 within three years, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Substance Misuse and Addiction Foundations
Assessment and Intervention Strategies
Social Policy and Legal Frameworks
Dual Diagnosis and Comorbidity
Safeguarding and Ethical Practice
Community and Harm Reduction Approaches
Working with Diverse Populations
Professional Development and Reflective Practice
UCAS Code:LN56
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

UCAS Points96

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£13,500

per year

Total Course Cost (2 years)£27,000

Home Student Fee

£9,275

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — East Lancashire UC

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£24,500£25,500£31,000
3 years£16,500£20,000£25,000
5 years£19,500£23,000£33,000

UK subject average: £27,500 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 27% below UK average salary
This course
£20,000
UK average
£27,500
Salary 5 years after graduation 16% below UK average salary
This course
£23,000
UK average
£27,500

Salary trend: ↑ up £3,000 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH02). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

60%Working
10%Studying
10%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
70%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Subject area average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
93%
Learning opportunities
92%
Assessment and feedback
94%
Academic support
95%
Organisation and management
40%
Learning resources
100%
Student voice
70%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
0%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: Subject-group average for this provider

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About East Lancashire UC

East Lancashire UC offers Alcohol and Substance Misuse Work as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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