Msc Addictions

at King's College London

Required modules

Students on this course are required to take:

• Introduction to Addiction Science and Theory (30 Credits)
• Psychopharmacology of Drug Action and Addiction (15 credits)
• Research Methods, Critical Appraisal and Statistics (30 credits)
• Policy - optimising the impact of evidence to reduce addictions (15 credits)
• Addiction Treatment and Practice (30 credits)
• Research Project (60 credits)
   

A minimum 2:1 undergraduate degree with a final mark of at least 60% or above. 

If you have a lower degree classification, or a degree in an unrelated subject, your application may be considered if you can demonstrate significant relevant work experience, or offer a related graduate qualification (such as a Masters or PGDip). 

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

In order to meet the academic entry requirements for this programme you should have a minimum 2:1 undergraduate degree with a final mark of at least 60% or above in the UK marking scheme. If you are still studying you should be achieving an average of at least 60% or above in the UK marking scheme.

UK:
Full time: £14,070 per year (MSc 2022/23)

Part time: £7,035 per year (MSc 2022/23)

International:
Full time: £32,940 per year (MSc, 2022/23)

Part time: £16,470 per year (MSc 2022/23)

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.