Program Overview
The Addiction Studies at Virginia Commonwealth University 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 States 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
- Location: Fairfax, United States, United States
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
- The Biological Basis of Addiction
- Treatment of Addiction: Psychosocial Interventions
- Public Health Issues and Approaches to Addictions
- Addiction Policy
- Treatment of Addiction: Pharmacotherapies
- Treatment of Addiction: Critical Issues
- Research Methodology in Addictions
- Research Project in Addictions
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Application to graduate study, including the Application for Virginia in-state tuition
- Personal statement submitted with the online application
- $65 application fee
- Three reference letters should be submitted through the online application
- Transcripts from each institution you attended are required to be submitted
- Have qualified in a related discipline for an honors degree (level 2A or 1) or a bachelors degree from a recognized tertiary institution in the U.S. Any applicant who does not meet this criterion should have (in addition to an honors or bachelors degree) significant professional work experience and approval of the program committee.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
Jul, 2027
About Virginia Commonwealth University
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, United States
public research university in Richmond, Virginia, United States
University Profile- Application Deadline Jul, 2027
- Start Date Aug, 2027
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
