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Master of Addiction and Mental Health

London Metropolitan University

London, United Kingdom
1 year
English
On campus
Master

About the program

One-year full-time Master of Science in Addiction and Mental Health course taught at London Met's London campus.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (2 years): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Apply core knowledge in Addiction and Mental Health. Analyse discipline-specific problems using appropriate methods. Communicate professional ideas clearly. Use relevant tools and practices responsibly. Prepare for employment or further study in health and nursing.

Career outcomes

Addictions practitioner
Addiction researcher
Clinical psychology
Social work
Para-medical disciplines

Curriculum

One-year full-time programme
Modules listed for 2026/27. Core modules: Addiction Psychology
Introduction to Skills Based Practice
Neuroscience of Addiction and Pharmacotherapy
Psychopathology
Research Design and Analysis for Psychology.

Entry requirements

Academic

a minimum of a lower second-class (2.2) honours degree in social sciences
Health
Education or human sciences; Graduates from other disciplines who have extensive relevant work experience will be considered on an individual basis; Accelerated study; Students can be accepted on the basis of relevant education and experience. Accredited prior learning can also be accepted for modules in a relevant subject

Accepted academic background

Lower second class (2:2) UK honours degree or equivalent, Usually in any subject (some courses need a related subject); Applicants with relevant experience may be considered; India: bachelor's degree with minimum 50% overall

Language tests

IELTS 6.5
TOEFL iBT PTE Academic 70
PTE Academic TOEFL iBT 21
Duolingo 120

Documents you’ll need

Typically includes Passport or identity document
Academic transcripts
Qualification certificates
Language proficiency evidence
Completed application materials
Curriculum vitae
And personal statement or statement of purpose.

How to apply

Review the postgraduate admission requirements. Prepare undergraduate transcripts and degree certificates. Complete the graduate application. Submit supporting documents and language proficiency evidence. Await the admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year	£20,000 GBP
Application fee	£50 GBP
Deposit	£4,000 GBP

Program details

Campus	London Metropolitan University
Faculty or school	School of Social Sciences and Professions
Department	Health Sciences
Teaching language	English
Credit value	60,180
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	2 years
Scholarship note	International Bright Futures Scholarship: automatic 5,000 GBP tuition reduction for new full-time international fee-paying students at London campuses (page states 2026/27 starters; September 2027 terms not confirmed)

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
23 Jul 2027
252 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 1 year.