Overview

You will be introduced to a range of cross disciplinary theories, concepts and evidence to analyse:

the use and effects of psychoactive substances
patterns of consumption differentiated across social groups

responses to drug and alcohol-related harms from a range of perspectives, such as criminal justice, treatment, harm reduction, public health, and health inclusion

Overview

A key feature of the Contemporary Alcohol and Drug Studies (CDAS) programme from University of the West of Scotland is its exploration of current global developments in responses to substance use and its critical evaluation of the evidence for behaviour change, treatment outcomes, harm reduction and recovery.

The course provides a supportive, inspirational and transformative learning experience and encourages you to develop a high-level understanding of the research evidence in the field and harness this knowledge for policy and practice.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Understanding Substance Use
Contemporary Responses to Substance Use
Research Methods in Education & Social Sciences
CDAS Work-based Learning
Drugs & Culture
The Politics of Drug & Alcohol Policy
Contemporary Social Issues

Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-07 00:00:00

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Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

78

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

Blended, Online

Campus Location

Paisley, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

78

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

You are required to hold an Honours degree (minimum 2:2 classification) within the broad area of the Social Sciences or an Ordinary bachelor’s degree with significant and relevant work experience.

Tuition Fees

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13950 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

6430 GBP / year

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Living costs

Paisley

United Kingdom

700 - 1400 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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