Program Overview
The Addiction Studies at King's College London is a MSc programme in Humanities over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Addiction Studies programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: GBP 25,950 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 10,950 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: London, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Addiction Studies programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Introduction to Addiction Science and Theory
- Psychopharmacology of Drug Action and Addiction
- Research Methods, Critical Appraisal and Statistics
- Contemporary Advances in Evidenced Based Policy, Prevention and Practice
- Advanced Addiction Practice
- Research Project
- Advanced Clinical Management of Addiction
- Alcohol: Problems, Policy & Practice
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to Upper Second Class on the UK Honour scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on the UK Honour scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
Bachelor\'s degree with 2:1 honours (or overseas equivalent) in either medicine or psychology; or in any subject related to the addictions.\xc2\xa0
Application procedureApplications must be made online using King\xc2\x92s online application portal\xc2\xa0https://apply.kcl.ac.uk/and a non-refundable application fee of \xc2\xa350 applies.
Selection is made upon the basis of the application and references. An interview may be required based upon the applicant\xc2\x92s qualifications and experience.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 25,950 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 10,950 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 25,950 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 10,950 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact King's College London directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About King's College London
King's College London
London, England
King's College London is a public research university in London, England. King's was established by royal charter in 1829 under the patronage of King George IV and the Duke of Wellington. In 1836,...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2031-03-18
- Start Date 2018-09-24
- Language English
- Duration 12 months