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MSc Substance Use (Online)

University of Stirling

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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    Online Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    14-SEP-26

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

The number of people affected by substance use in the UK is rising. Over 300,000 adults were in contact with drug and alcohol treatment services in 2023-2024 – the largest rise in adults in treatment for over a decade. The annual social and economic cost of alcohol harm and harm from illicit drug use in the UK is estimated at over £30billion (gov.uk). Against this backdrop, there is a need for quality research about substance use. Our online Masters is the perfect next step for anyone looking to further their career in the field. Enhance your expertise Our flexible MSc Substance Use course enables you to study online around your schedule. Throughout the course you'll build subject expertise and develop skills in critical inquiry and research. You'll then learn to apply your knowledge to drive innovation and impact in policy, practice, and research related to substance use. You’ll explore: how current policy and practice impacts people who use drugs and/or alcohol how substance use affects families, communities, practitioners and wider society alcohol and drug theory, related policies, and interventions at local, national (Scotland and UK), and international levels addiction, treatment, and harm reduction approaches how social research methods can be applied to inform research in substance use. Flexible module options Our MSc Substance Use spans different disciplines and offers a wide range of options to help you tailor your studies. Connections with public health, social policy, criminology and housing allow students to choose elective modules in these areas. You can also base your final project on a topic especially relevant to your interests. Build strong relationships and networks Our staff are members of various international societies as well as having close connections with: The Salvation Army Centre for Addiction Services, which is on the university campus. Scottish Centre for Crime and Justice Research which includes members of our staff. These research groups make significant contributions to the understanding of substance use. Access to these groups enhances learning and networking opportunities for our online MSc Substance Use students. The diversity of the substance use sector is also reflected among our students. You’ll work with fellow students who may include GPs, nurses, recovery workers and professionals from a wide range of other sectors.

Tuition fees

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£ 13,300per year

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University information

University of Stirling

University of Stirling

  • University League Table

    51st

  • Campus address

    University of Stirling, University of Stirling, Stirling, Stirling, FK9 4LA, United Kingdom

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Nursing & Midwifery

    50th out of 84 13

  • Entry standards

    / Max 207
    143 69%

    15th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    99.0 99%

    6th

    39

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.89 72%

    73rd

    16

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