The Addiction Recovery (M.Sc.) at Trinity College Dublin is designed for health and social care professionals seeking to deepen their understanding and application of addiction recovery models. This interdisciplinary postgraduate course addresses the complex challenges in addiction treatment and recovery, integrating pioneering research from public health, psychiatry, psychology, and neuroscience. You will explore current and historical approaches to addiction, policy frameworks, and the neurobiology of addiction, preparing you to critically appraise and implement evidence-based best practices in diverse settings. This Master's degree is ideal for those aiming to advance their expertise in this vital field.
This full-time, on-campus Master's degree is studied over one year, comprising twelve taught modules and a dissertation. Your attendance will involve 12 three-day blocks between September and May, structured to facilitate work release, with each day including six hours of lectures, workshops, or tutorials. You will engage with topics such as substance addiction psychopharmacology, social policies, and clinical applications of evidenced-based interventions, with an emphasis on adolescent populations in later modules. Upon graduation, you will be equipped with advanced knowledge and skills to contribute significantly to addiction recovery services and policy development.