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Bachelor of Addictions Counselling
- Lethbridge, Canada
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
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
- Secondary school qualification comparable to Canadian applicants
- Meeting the country-specific minimum average on the university's international requirements table
- Applicants with post-secondary study use the post-secondary route
- English proficiency required before registration.
Accepted academic background
International secondary/high school graduates (High School Admission Route) with the country qualification on the university table, Applicants with 6 or more transferable post-secondary courses (Post-Secondary Route), Second-degree applicants with a recognised 3- or 4-year degree
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
- Secondary School Transcripts
How to apply
- Check the entry requirements for your country and the application deadlines. Apply online through ApplyAlberta and pay the 140 CAD application fee by credit card. Have official transcripts sent directly by the issuing school
- with certified translations if not in English or French. Show English language proficiency before registration. Ask the International Centre (the admissions office) about study permit steps.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $25,994, $25,994 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $140 CAD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Lethbridge Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Faculty of Health Sciences |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | 3 years |
| Scholarship note | The University of Lethbridge offers competitive undergraduate admission scholarships, Some admission awards of CAD 1,000 require qualifying academic grades and admission timing. Award eligibility depends on the specific applicant, Academic performance and scholarship rules. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
15 Jun 2027
213 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 15 Jun 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $25,994, $25,994 CAD per year. The application fee is $140 CAD. The estimated living cost is $20,100 CAD.
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.