Program Overview

Master of Arts in Addiction Recovery

Overview

The Master of Arts in Addiction Recovery is a postgraduate program designed for graduates who wish to enhance their professional skills and capacity in the field of addiction recovery. The program is offered on a full-time basis over one year and part-time over two years.

Course Details

Module Information

The program is divided into 9 modules, each with associated Educational Credits (ECTS). The modules cover a range of subjects, including:

• Understanding Addiction (5 ECTS)
• Skills & Competencies in Addiction Counselling (5 ECTS)
• Contemporary Evidence-Based Interventions in Addiction Recovery (10 ECTS)
• Research Methodologies & Design (10 ECTS)
• Community Reinforcement Approach & Family Aspects in Addiction (10 ECTS)
• Comorbidity & Trauma-Informed Care (5 ECTS)
• The Recovery Model in Addiction (5 ECTS)
• Elective (10 ECTS)
• Dissertation (30 ECTS)

Elective Modules

Students must choose one of the following elective modules:

• Behavioural & Process Addictions (10 ECTS)
• Substance Use Disorders & The Recovery Model (10 ECTS)
• Gambling Addiction & The Recovery Model (10 ECTS)
• Neuropharmacological Aspects of Substance Use Disorders (10 ECTS)

Admission Criteria

Domestic Applicants

• The program requires applicants to have successfully achieved a Level 2:2 award in a relevant Level 8 Human Science degree on the NFQ or equivalent.
• Those who have completed other relevant educational programs or have relevant professional experience may also be considered.
• All applicants are required to be over 23 years of age.

International Applicants

• If English is not the native language, applicants must show that their English level is of a suitable standard, i.e., B2+ in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, which is equivalent to an IELTS score of 6.5.
• All international applicants must meet the visa requirements for study in Ireland.
• All applicants must attend an interview to ascertain their suitability for the program.
• Successful applicants would be required to complete Garda Vetting at the College.

Tuition Fees

Irish/EU Citizens, Living in Ireland

• Part-time: €8,200.00 (Dublin Main Campus and Limerick Campus)
• Full-time: €7,800.00 (Dublin Main Campus and Limerick Campus)

Irish/EU Citizens, Living Abroad

• Please refer to the Irish/EU Living Abroad Fees section.

International

• Please refer to the Non-EU Tuition Fees section.

Career Progression

The Master of Arts in Addiction Recovery is targeted at those who wish to enhance their employability and career progression prospects in statutory, community, and voluntary sectors and Addiction Service environments. Examples of roles include:

• Supervisor - Addiction Services
• Manager - Homelessness Services
• Manager - Outreach Services
• Team Leader - Addiction Services
• Support Services Manager
• Family Services Multi-Disciplinary Team Manager
• Adjunct Faculty various Academic Institutions

Academic Progression

This program provides a progression opportunity to complete a range of programs at Level 10 nationally and internationally.