A specialist masters level study offering a path to a potential rewarding career, giving you specialist knowledge to support people with mental health conditions, behavioural addictions, and substance use disorders. With a growing demand for workers with specialist knowledge to support people with addiction and mental health conditions, this programme provides specialist knowledge of how to understand and support patients with health conditions related to addiction and mental health.
The programme investigates addiction behaviour, how this impacts mental illness, and how to care for people with potentially long-term conditions. You will develop the knowledge to understand these behaviours in order to develop caring support to promote recovery. This could provide you with a stepping stone to a vital and rewarding role in a variety of areas such as providing counselling and therapy, developing treatment plans for those who are recovering from addiction, and working in environments such as social care organisations, clinics, hospitals, private practice, or in research.
Our comprehensive curriculum is designed to provide both theoretical knowledge and practical skills, preparing students for impactful careers in healthcare, social services, and academia. We provide a supportive and inclusive learning environment, fostering connections with professionals and peers who share a passion for mental health.
You will engage in cutting-edge research projects, contributing to advancements in the field and making a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and communities affected by addiction and mental health issues. Our Addiction and Mental Health MSc at Aston University will equip you with the skills, insights, and confidence required to understand the complexities of mental health and addiction issues in patients, in order to provide specialist support.
What we will provide First-class teaching in the UK's second-largest city, delivered by a diverse array of staff who will inspire and excite you, fantastic facilities that will bring your course to life through hands-on, practical experience and years of close industry collaboration that is harnessed to provide you with learning based on real-world needs.
