Course Description

Diploma in Addiction Studies Level 8

Maynooth University



The Diploma in Addiction Studies (Level 8) facilitates participants to develop a theoretical understanding of substance use and related issues and to critically appraise current evidence-based practice in relation to substance use interventions while locating substance use within its social, political and cultural contexts.

The Diploma also supports participants to explore personal and professional issues as they pertain to work in the field of substance misuse. Participants develop groupwork, facilitation skills and reflective practice competencies for self care, whilst exploring research methodologies related to working with substance misuse in community settings.

The course is delivered in six distinct modules, through an adult education methodology, including lectures, presentations experiential group processes, skills practice and participatory group discussion. Modules include:

  • Drug and Alcohol Policy
  • Social Analysis
  • Beyond Deviance in Modern Society
  • Groupwork, Facilitation Skills and Reflective Practice
  • Interventions Skills
  • Prevention Education:
  • Theory & Practice
  • Study Skills
  • Student Support

Course Code DADD1
College Name Maynooth University
Course Category Addiction Studies, Humanities & Social Sciences
Course Type Classroom Based
Course Qualification Diploma
Course Location Maynooth, Kildare, Ireland
Course Start Date 27th September 2024
Course End Date 9th May 2025
Course Fee 3280
Course Duration 200 hours
Course Times Every Friday 10.00-5.00 + 1 Saturday per month 10.00-5.00
Awarding Body National University of Ireland
Title of Awarding Dipolma in Addiction Studies
Entry Requirements This is a Level 8 course and students will be expected to be able to complete academic assignments and participate in group work to level 6. Deadline Extension for expression of interest Friday 17 May 2024. Expressions of interest to be made to Kay.Loughlin@mu.ie 01 708 6062. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview in June 2024.
Career Path This course is aimed at people already working or seeking to work in drug and alcohol services or related disciplines: Community and Youth workers, Gardaí, Teachers ; Social and Health Care workers including doctors and nurses, care centre managers; Counsellors and psychotherapists; Policy makers; Project or outreach workers and practitioners in various services that deal with people experiencing problems with Drugs and Alcohol or Homelessness.
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Maynooth University



1 Floor School of Education, North Campus Maynooth University, Maynooth, Co. Kildare, Kildare, Republic of Ireland

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