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Master of Addictions Counselling
- Lethbridge, Canada
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
A two-year diploma preparing students for addictions counselling work.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (3 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Graduates are expected to explain core concepts in Addictions Counselling
- Apply appropriate methods to practical problems
- Communicate findings clearly
- And use discipline-relevant tools responsibly.
Career outcomes
- Addictions counsellor
- Social worker
Curriculum
- Year 1 covers addictions studies
- Communication skills
- Counselling
- Pharmacology
- Mental health first aid
- Case management
- Indigenous studies and a 210-hour practicum. Year 2 adds treatment theory
- Family dynamics
- Group facilitation
- Relapse prevention
- Programme evaluation
- Motivational interviewing and a second practicum.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Bachelor's degree from a recognised university in the discipline or a related one with at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale on the last 20 graded courses
- Most thesis programmes need a supervisor secured before applying
- English proficiency required.
Minimum GPA
3
Accepted academic background
Bachelor's degree from a recognised university in the discipline or a related one (MMgt: any degree, Less than 5 years post-degree experience, Non-business degree), Most thesis programmes also require a supervisor to be secured before applying
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5 (6.0 each band)
- TOEFL iBT 4.5 (4.5 each section
- PTE Academic or 86 with 20 each section if taken before 2026-01-21)
- Cambridge PTE Academic 61 (60 each part)
- Duolingo Cambridge 176
Documents you’ll need
- University Transcripts
- Degree Completion Evidence
How to apply
- Check the programme's admission requirements
- fees
- supporting documents and deadline. Secure a potential supervisor if the programme requires one. Apply or resume your application online at the university website and pay the 150 CAD fee online. Have official transcripts mailed directly to the Admissions Office. Referees submit letters online. Have English test scores sent by the testing body (conditional language admission exists). Contact the International Centre (the admissions office) for study permit questions.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $18,195, $18,195 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $150 CAD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Lethbridge Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Faculty of Health Sciences |
| Department | Addictions Counselling |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | 3 years |
| Scholarship note | Eligible full-time University of Lethbridge graduate students are considered for competitive internal graduate research funding, Including the University of Lethbridge Graduate Research Award. Award amounts, Programmes and terms vary, Funding is not guaranteed. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
15 Jan 2027
62 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
The next deadline is 15 Jan 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $18,195, $18,195 CAD per year. The application fee is $150 CAD. The estimated living cost is $20,100 CAD.
The minimum GPA is 3. Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5 (6.0 each band), TOEFL iBT 4.5 (4.5 each section, PTE Academic or 86 with 20 each section if taken before 2026-01-21), Cambridge PTE Academic 61 (60 each part), Duolingo Cambridge 176.