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MA in Addiction Studies
Specialised programme for Humanities/Social Science Graduates

The MA in Addiction Studies is a formal exploration of addictions from a variety of academic and scientific perspectives: sociological, cultural, psychological, anthropological, and psychoanalytical.  The programme is concerned with how these perspectives interact and how they differ from each other.  The aim is to educate students so that they can carry out research in the field of addiction and thereby critically inform policy making, as well as management of addiction services.  The programme also provides clinicians with a strong theoretical foundation from where to approach the treatment of addictions.


Key Features of the MA in Addiction Studies:

  • Suited to those with a Humanities / Social Science degree seeking to acquire a postgraduate qualification in the area of Addiction 
  • Also suitable for applicants with clinical training in health or social care who wish to apply a knowledge of the theory and approaches to addiction to their clinical work 
  • Graduates will be qualified for relevant positions in academia, as well as in research for public and private bodies 
  • In addition, graduates can work at a strategic level in healthcare settings, in semi-state bodies and in government agencies shaping polices on addiction treatment both within institutions and in society as a whole.

This programme is now accepting applications for September 2015.

If you wish to learn more about this programme, please contact our International Admissions Office on +353 1 4177500, by emailing international@dbs.ie or visit our website

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