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Contemporary Drug and Alcohol Studies

University of the West of Scotland
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Tuition GBP 12,600 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 5,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Degree MSc
Duration 12 months
Deadline 2001-12-17
Delivery On-campus
Location Paisley, United Kingdom
Language English

Program Overview

The Contemporary Drug and Alcohol Studies at University of the West of Scotland 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 Contemporary Drug and Alcohol 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

  1. Duration: 12 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: GBP 12,600 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 5,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
  6. Location: Paisley, United Kingdom

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Contemporary Drug and Alcohol Studies programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:

  1. Researcher / Academic
  2. Cultural Programme Manager
  3. Editor / Writer
  4. Translator / Interpreter
  5. Museum Curator
  6. Communications Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Contemporary Responses to Substance Use
  2. The Politics of Drug & Alcohol Policy
  3. Research Methods
  4. Substance Use and Society
  5. Work Based Learning
  6. MSc Dissertation
  7. Understanding Substance Use
  8. Contemporary Responses to Substance Use
  9. The Politics of Drug & Alcohol Policy

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Candidates must be able to satisfy the general admission requirements of the University of the West of Scotland as specified by Regulation 6 of the University Regulatory Framework together with the following programme requirements:

Appropriate Undergraduate Qualification

Students are required to hold an upper second class honours degree in social science or equivalent (2:1 or above).

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

In particular circumstances students can use evidence of relevant professional experience to support applications. Candidates must demonstrate - via portfolio, extended written application letter, and if deemed necessary by the programme leader, an entrance interview \xc2\x96 that they have sufficient professional or practiced based experience to undertake their chosen programme of study.

Other Required Qualifications/Experience

English language proficiency is also a requirement, with candidates expected to achieve IELTs standard of 6.5.

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 12,600 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 5,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

Tuition fees: GBP 12,600 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 5,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

IELTS requirement: 6.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact University of the West of Scotland 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 University of the West of Scotland

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University of the West of Scotland

Paisley, United Kingdom

University of the West of Scotland (UWS) is a large, modern public university in south-western Scotland and London, UK, tracing its roots back to 1897 and taking its current name in 2007 after the...

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Application Information
  • Application Deadline 2001-12-17
  • Start Date 2018-01-03
  • Language English
  • Duration 12 months
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