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Overview
Key facts
- The intention of this course in Substance Use and Addiction Theories offered by Middlesex University is to stimulate critical debate concerning the explicit and implicit theories and understandings which inform policy and practice and to encourage you to consider the relevance of different theoretical approaches within your own work.
- This module is ideal for health and social care professionals, working in a variety of settings who have an interest in substance use and wish to extend their knowledge and understanding.
- Using a ‘life course’ approach, this module aims to develop your skills in the interpretation of different stages in the course of substance use and addiction through an examination of drug use patterns and addiction theories. You'll also be enabled to critically evaluate the different theoretical approaches and develop the abilities in applying them to policies, strategies and interventions.
- In this module, the term ‘drug’ or ‘substance’ is used to include both legal and illegal drugs, i.e. alcohol, tobacco and drugs such as opiates, cocaine, ecstasy etc.
Programme Structure
During this module, you will learn to:- Critically appraise the diversity, similarities and complementarities between different theoretical approaches.
- Critically analyse and explain drug using career pathways drawing on relevant theoretical frameworks.
- Synthesise and critique key theoretical debates and arguments.
- Analyse case study material (identification, selection, application and critical engagement with key texts and documents).
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 3 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
Language
English
Credits
15 alternative credits
Delivered
Online
Campus Location
- London, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Health Administration Health Sciences View 28 other Short Courses in Health Administration in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- To be eligible for this module, you must provide evidence of an ability to study at Level 6.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents1005 GBP / full≈ 1005 GBP / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents1005 GBP / full≈ 1005 GBP / full
Additional Details
- Per credit: £67
- 15 credits: £1,005
Funding
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