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PostgraduateMSc

Addiction and Mental Health

London Metropolitan University
Islington, England
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1 yearDuration
£20,000Per Year (Intl)
£11,000Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The MSc Addiction and Mental Health at London Metropolitan University is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about understanding human behaviour. Based in Islington, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. Why study this course Our Addiction and Mental Health MSc degree adopts a multidisciplinary approach to addiction studies within a mental health context. You'll consider theoretical and practical issues relating to the main factors influencing addiction from biological, social, cultural and psychological perspectives. The knowledge and skills you'll gain during the course will allow you to pursue or advance your career in the fields of addiction and mental health issues. International tuition fees are £20,000 per year, home/UK fees are £11,000 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 70% student satisfaction rating, and a 88% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Neurobiology of Addiction and Mental Health
Psychological Theories of Addictive Behaviour
Social and Cultural Contexts of Addiction
Assessment and Treatment Interventions
Research Methods and Evidence-Based Practice
Policy
Law and Ethical Issues in Addiction
Comorbidity: Mental Health and Substance Use
Dissertation in Addiction and Mental Health
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£20,000

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£20,000

Home Student Fee

£11,000

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

Salary data is not yet available for this course.

💼 Employment Breakdown

67%Working
2%Studying
12%Work & Study
8%Seeking Work
40%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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International Bright Futures Scholarship

London Metropolitan University · Postgraduate

£3,000scholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • Open to your course
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London Metropolitan University · Postgraduate

Full Feesscholarship value
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The Vice Chancellor's Postgraduate (PGR) Scholarships

London Metropolitan University · Postgraduate

Full Feesscholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • For postgraduate study
  • Open to your course
Competitive

The Vice Chancellor's Postgraduate (PGR) Scholarships

London Metropolitan University · Postgraduate

Full Feesscholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • For postgraduate study
  • Open to your course
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About London Metropolitan University

London Metropolitan University offers Addiction and Mental Health as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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