Overview

The Addictions course at King's College London is designed for students and professionals interested in the conceptualisation, treatment and prevention of addictive behaviours. It provides a widely recognised qualification with an integrated multi-disciplinary teaching and learning approach to the problems of use, dependence on alcohol, nicotine and other psychoactive drugs, and other addictive behaviours.

Key benefits

Provides advanced graduate education in the field of addictive behaviours, concentrating on supporting students to embark on further higher study or to translate their learning into their workplace.

Provides students with access to the expertise of leading addictions researchers and senior clinicians.

A broad range of modules covering science, practice, policy and management in the addictions

Career prospects

Our graduates follow a variety of careers, including clinical specialist/director, positions in local or national organisations requiring understanding of policies and dissemination at local, state, national and/or international level, manager of addictions services, drug worker, substance misuse nurse specialist, psychology assistant, research assistant, or undertake further study, such as PhD or the Doctorate in Clinical Psychology.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Addiction Science and Theory

Psychopharmacology of Drug Action and Addiction

Research Methods, Critical Appraisal and Statistics

Policy - optimising the impact of evidence to reduce addictions

Addiction Treatment and Practice

Research Project

Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-07-25 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-08-25 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

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92

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4.5

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PTE Academic

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Psychology Health Sciences View 640 other Masters in Psychology in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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92

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor's degree with 2:1 honours in either medicine or psychology; or in any subject related to the addictions.

A personal statement is required. (maximum 4,000 characters)

A copy (or copies) of your official academic transcript(s), showing the subjects studied and marks obtained.

One academic reference is required. A professional reference will be accepted if you have completed your qualifications over five years ago.

Please include a full CV (Resume) including details of the employment dates, the number of children seen and the types of disorders that you have had experience in managing.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

42800 GBP / year

≈ 42800 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

18150 GBP / year

≈ 18150 GBP / year

Additional Details

Part-time:

National: £9,075 per year
International: £21,400 per year

Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

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Additional Details

Living costs

London

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