Overview

The Addiction Recovery programme at Trinity College Dublin is a unique interdisciplinary course designed to provide high-quality training for health and social care practitioners. This master's degree focuses on the theoretical and practical aspects of the recovery model, integrating pioneering research with evidence-based clinical practice. Students benefit from a curriculum that blends insights from public health, psychiatry, psychology, and neuroscience.

Why Addiction Recovery at Trinity College Dublin?

This programme is the first of its kind in Ireland and offers an unprecedented level of interdisciplinary collaboration. Teaching is delivered by the School of Medicine in partnership with the School of Pharmacy, the Health Service Executive, and leading practitioners from non-statutory services. Students learn from clinicians and service providers who are at the forefront of addiction treatment, research, and policy development in Ireland. The course also features a strong component of action learning within the workplace, allowing for the immediate application of recovery models in professional settings.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: EUR 18720 per year
European fee: EUR 10090 per year

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Syllabus

The curriculum consists of twelve taught modules alongside a substantial research dissertation. Modules may include:

Theory and Treatment of Addiction
Basic Concepts and Policy in Recovery
Research Methodology
Substance Addiction Psychopharmacology
Neurobiology of Addiction
Social Policies and Social Context of Addiction Recovery
Theory, Techniques and Interventions
Clinical Application of Evidenced Based Intervention
Implementation Strategies

Careers with Addiction Recovery

Graduates are equipped with the specialised skills required to lead and develop excellence in the field of addiction services. The programme prepares professionals for diverse roles in treatment and prevention services, as well as health and community service management. Alumni often pursue careers in research, education, and training, or work within dedicated services supporting individuals with addiction issues. The qualification is particularly relevant for those holding responsibility for the delivery and implementation of addiction recovery frameworks.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Current and Historical Approaches to the Theory and Treatment of Addiction

Basic Concepts and Policy in Recovery: Research Methodology

Substance Addiction Psychopharmacology

Neurobiology of Addiction

Social Policies and Social Context of Addiction Recovery

Techniques and interventions

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-31 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

60 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dublin, Ireland

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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69

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Other requirements

General requirements

Prospective students will be graduates with a 2.1 honours degree in a health or social care-related discipline with at least 3 years’ professional experience.

Other applications may be considered in exceptional circumstances, based on workplace experience.

In the case of applicants with no professional experience a submission may be considered by the course committee where the student can secure placement for the duration of the course and the course committee are satisfied that the student will adequately benefit from completing the course.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

18720 EUR / year

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EU/EEA Nationals

10090 EUR / year

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Living costs

Dublin

Ireland

1100 - 1800 EUR / month

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Funding

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