This course is suitable for professionals working in mainstream services who want to enhance their knowledge in substance misuse. Many workers in health and social sectors identify people who suffer the consequences of substance use or misuse and need to refer or collaborate with the appropriate services. This course will enhance your ability to fulfil this part of your role.

The course will combine theory, research and practice. It has a strong focus on applied knowledge and will give you valuable opportunities to meet and exchange ideas with practitioners from a variety of sectors.

This is a top-up course, so you will enter at the level of the final year of a BSc Honours degree.

Once you complete the course, you could go on to work in:

• mental health services
• drug treatment services
• homeless services
• midwifery
• youth services.

Several of our students have gone on to become commissioners and directors of addiction services. You can find out more about career paths on the National Careers Service drug and alcohol specialist job profile.

Graduates from this course can progress to further training to become a professional in a range of psychology-related areas, such as counselor or therapist, or a Masters course, such as our MSc Health Psychology or other postgraduate courses.