The Master of Arts (MA) in Addiction Studies at Dublin Business School offers a comprehensive exploration of addiction from diverse academic and scientific viewpoints, including sociological, cultural, psychological, anthropological, and psychoanalytic perspectives. This postgraduate programme is ideal for students with a background in psychology, psychoanalysis, anthropology, sociology, or social science, who seek to deepen their understanding and contribute to policy-making and addiction service management. You will gain critical research skills and a robust theoretical foundation essential for informing practice and potentially pursuing further training in addiction counselling or psychotherapy.
This full-time, on-campus MA is delivered over one year, integrating core modules such as Dialogical Meanings in Addiction, A Psychoanalytic Perspective on Addiction, and Research Methods and Analysis. You will engage with supervised clinical visits and undertake a significant research project, applying theoretical knowledge to practical contexts. Graduates will be well-prepared for roles in addiction services, public health, research, and clinical support, equipped with advanced analytical skills and a nuanced understanding of addiction from Dublin Business School.