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PostgraduateMSc

Public Health (Addictions)

Liverpool John Moores University
Liverpool, England
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1 yearDuration
£17,250Per Year (Intl)
£28,000Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in health sciences with the MSc Public Health (Addictions) at Liverpool John Moores University. Based in Liverpool, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. 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 ... International tuition fees are £17,250 per year, home/UK fees are £8,740 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 86% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Epidemiology of Addiction and Substance Use
Evidence-Based Policy and Harm Reduction
Alcohol and Drug Addiction: Public Health Perspectives
Social Determinants and Health Inequalities in Addiction
Research Methods and Evaluation in Public Health
Addiction Services: Planning and Implementation
Advanced Epidemiological Analysis and Modelling
Dissertation in Public Health Addictions
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate RequirementEntry requirements You will need:

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.55.55.55.55.5

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£17,250

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£17,250

Home Student Fee

£8,740

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 — Liverpool John Moores University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£27,000£28,000£30,000
3 years£22,000£28,000£34,000
5 years£24,500£32,000£39,000
Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH02-06 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

73%Working
13%Studying
3%Work & Study
8%Seeking Work
60%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH02-06-04 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

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About Liverpool John Moores University

Liverpool John Moores University offers Public Health (Addictions) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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