Course options
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Qualification
MSc - Master of Science
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Location
Middlesex University
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Study mode
Distance / Online
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Start date
01-SEP-25
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Duration
2 years
Course summary
Overview
Why choose Mental Health and Substance Use (Dual Diagnosis) MSc at Middlesex?
As the only course of its kind in the UK and Europe, this master's degree is for treatment and support practitioners either in or aspiring to leadership roles. This part-time masters course is taught through distance learning.
This course will enhance your professional and career development across a range of professional contexts including in mental health, social care, youth justice, prisons and substance use services and allied professions.
This course will benefit individuals working in or with aspirations to work in:
•Mental health
•The drug and alcohol treatment and support sector
•Primary care
•Community care
•Criminal justice systems
•Government agencies
•Education
•Youth work
•Social work
•Allied health professions.
Please note: This course does not lead to registration as a mental health nurse or other mental health practitioner. Applicants wishing to undertake a professional nursing programme, please visit our Nursing courses page.
What you will gain
Our multi-disciplinary teaching approach will provide you with a holistic understanding of the interrelated complexities of substance use and mental health.
This course will develop your mastery in mental health, addictions and substance use-related skills and knowledge, for successful contribution to enhanced professional practice, leadership, policy and service development within this field nationally and internationally across different cultural contexts. You will gain knowledge and expertise in critical analysis and utilising advanced research skills, plus skills in analysis and critique of policy development, plus practice and leadership skills.
You will undertake either a literature-based dissertation (60 credits at postgraduate level) or a work-based project (60 credits at postgraduate level).
This degree will allow you to pursue or advance your career in substance use, mental health, health or social care, and youth work.
Modules
Tuition fees
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£ 8,790per year
Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
University information
Middlesex University
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University League Table
113th
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Campus address
Middlesex University, Hendon Campus, The Burroughs, Barnet, NW4 4BT, England
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Subject ranking
68th out of 82
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Graduate prospects
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.22 80%9th
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