Substance Use & Addiction Studies

This part-time Diploma in Substance Misuse and Addiction Studies course invites students to engage with one of the most important contemporary issues of societal concern.

Entry requirements are currently under review and may be subject to change. Be at least 23 years of age by 1 January of the year of application Hold a Leaving Certificate (or equivalent qualification)/QQI Level 5 qualification or Have a minimum of two years’ relevant work/voluntary experience as deemed appropriate by the programme Academic Director. English Language Requirement: All applicants whose first language is not English must have attained IELTS Level 6.5 with no minimum individual sections 5.5 or the equivalent TOEFL score. Submit a detailed application form prior to the closing date which will request applicants to present a supplemental statement indicating their reasons for applying for the course, who will support them, and the expected benefits to them personally and to their work or volunteering role Applicants will be asked to include any employment or volunteering activities that may be relevant to this course as well as details of any other academic or professional training that they may have undertaken Applicants will also be asked to provide the names and details of two persons who are willing to act as Referees. Applicants must satisfy Garda Vetting requirements Applicants who are successfully shortlisted will be invited for Interview. At interview, each applicant will be invited to: 1) discuss their application form; 2) outline their experience in the area of addiction; 3) demonstrate a level of interest in working or volunteering with those affected by substance misuse; 4) identify the potential application of the learning from the programme; 5) demonstrate their ability to cope with the academic demands of the programme; 6) demonstrate a level of self-awareness, maturity and stability, an ability to cope with emotional demands of the programme and an ability to be open and to reflect on oneself and one’s life experiences and communicate that to the interviewers. Applicants that disclose a personal recovery process are required to be 2-years post-treatment before applying for the programme. (Treatment includes continuing care/aftercare programmes). Applicants who are successfully shortlisted will be invited for Interview.