Course Description
M.A. in Addiction Recovery
Irish College of Humanities & Applied Sciences
The programme is designed for graduates who wish to enhance their own professional skills and capacity and contribute to the wider community of addiction services through evidence-based knowledge and research. This programme enables learners to develop expertise in Addiction Recovery principles and practice. It is designed for graduates in health and human sciences and in particular graduates of counselling and psychotherapy-related programmes as well as disciplines such as, nursing, social care, social work, psychology and programmes in cognate areas who wish to expand their knowledge and understanding of the human condition and the contribution of theoretical and applied perspectives at an advanced level to addiction recovery.
Castletroy, Limerick, Ireland
| College Name | Irish College of Humanities & Applied Sciences |
| Course Category | Arts, Crafts & Hobbies |
| Course Type | Blended Learning - Mix of Classroom & Online |
| Course Qualification | Masters Degree |
| Course Location | Castletroy, Limerick, Ireland |
| Course Start Date | 1st September 2023 |
| Course End Date | 30th April 2025 |
| Course Fee | €7,200 |
| Course Duration | 1 Year ( Full Time) 2 Years ( Part-Time) |
| Course Times | This course is available on a Full-Time basis where students complete their studies over three academic semesters (1 year) or on a Part Time basis over 5 academic semesters (2 years). This course is taught using a combination of classroom/skills-based learning and blended learning technologies for theoretic elements of engagement. It thus allows the learner to access classes in person or online to allow for a better work/life/study balance. |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| Title of Awarding | M.A. in Addiction Recovery |
| Entry Requirements | A minimum of a Second Class Honours (2:2) award in a relevant Human Science Degree at Level 8 on the NFQ – or equivalent. Those who have completed other relevant education programmes or have relevant professional experience etc., where Recognised Prior Learning (RPL) and Acquired Prior Learning (APL) can be applied, may apply for admission to the programme by submission of programme content, qualification and assignments equivalent to an appropriate Second Class Honours (2:2) award at Level 8. The minimum English language proficiency requirement for this programme is B2+ in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages which is equivalent to an IELTS score of 6.5. All applicants will be required to attend for interview to ascertain their suitability for the Programme. Garda Vetting is a requirement for all successful applicants. |
| Career Path | The Masters in Addiction Recovery is targeted at those who wish to enhance their employability and career progression prospects in statutory, community and voluntary sectors and Addiction Service environments. It is targeted at learners seeking to critically evaluate institutionalised practices and values, and act as agents for challenge and change in their professional contexts. The programme will address the needs of graduates who wish to develop their professional competence in areas of Addiction Recovery principles through advanced study and research, develop personal and professional capacity and collaborative problem solving skills, underpinned by evidence-based practice and reflection. |
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