Postgraduate Studentships - Search for funding opportunities.
Postgraduate Studentships - Search for funding opportunities.
Study Details: 
As the only programme of its kind in the UK and Europe, this programme offers enormous benefits to students with aspirations of becoming leaders in the field of Mental Health and Substance Use (Dual Diagnosis). The course is specifically aimed at practitioners who are either in roles of leadership or are currently considering career options to move to such positions. This part-time programme is taught through distance learning methods.
This programme aims to develop your mastery in Mental Health and Substance Use (Dual Diagnosis) related skills and knowledge, for successful contribution to enhanced professional practice and service development within this field. You will gain the knowledge and expertise to critically understand and utilise advanced research skills and your leadership skills in service and practice development will also be stimulated and fostered.
This programme also aims to enhance your professional and career development in the mental health and substance use (Dual Diagnosis) service and practice development field. You will undertake a work based project (60 credits at level 7) which allows you to undertake a piece of applied research which is relevant to your own work and the organisation you work for.
We normally require a second-class honours degree 2:2 or above, or equivalent in mental health / addictions or a related subject area
A minimum of two years experience in the mental health field or in the problematic substance use field if holding a professional qualification in nursing, social work or an allied discipline
Non-mental health professionals:
We normally require a second-class honours degree 2:2 or above or equivalent, in mental health / addictions or a related subject area
Three years experience in the mental health or problematic substance use field
Applicants who do not have a degree but who can provide evidence of their ability to study at Master’s level as well as three years experience in working in mental health or the problematic substance use field (voluntary or paid) may be considered.
Applicants should be aware that some assignments require them to be either working or volunteering in an appropriate environment to be able to complete them. Please discuss this with the Programme Leader if you have any uncertainties or queries.
Further requirements
Enhanced IT skills and access to the internet (for distance learning).
Eligibility
UK/EU and international students are eligible to apply for this course.
Academic credit for previous study or experience
If you have relevant or work experience, academic credit may be awarded towards your Middlesex University programme of study. Student who meet the criteria can carry forward a maximum of 60 credits at Level 7 into the MSc.
For further information, please speak to the Programme Leader and visit our Accreditation of Prior Learning page.
Interviews, entrance tests, portfolios and auditions
Entry onto this course does not require an interview, portfolio or audition.
For fees and funding options, please visit website to find out more
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