The Addiction and Mental Health MSc programme at Aston University is designed for those who want to make a real difference in people’s lives. With the growing need for professionals trained to support individuals experiencing addiction and mental health conditions, this programme equips you with the specialist knowledge and practical skills to work confidently in this vital field. You will explore the science of addiction behaviours and how they relate to mental illness, the impact of long-term mental health conditions and how to provide compassionate, evidence-based care, and strategies to support recovery and well-being through counselling, therapy, and treatment planning. You’ll gain the expertise to pursue rewarding careers in: • Mental health services (NHS, private practice, community care). • Addiction counselling and recovery programmes. • Social care organisations, clinics, and hospitals. • Policy, education, or academic and clinical research. Whether you’re looking to advance your current career or take the next step towards becoming a specialist in mental health and addiction, this master’s degree will prepare you to meet the growing demand for skilled, compassionate professionals.
By studying Addiction and Mental Health MSc at Aston, you’ll develop an in-depth understanding of the theories and practices that shape this field.
In the addiction component, you will explore key approaches to working with addictions, including biological, psychodynamic, family-based, cognitive, and behavioural models. You’ll also examine how practitioners apply these psychological theories to different types of addiction in real-world contexts.
In the remaining modules, you will develop expertise in research methods and data analysis relevant to the study of health conditions, and explore the impact of health inequalities on patients and communities. You’ll also strengthen your expertise in research methods in health psychology and deepen your understanding of health inequalities and their impact on patients and communities.
Throughout your time at Aston, you’ll develop the knowledge and skills needed to understand key patient behaviours, promote general wellness, assist patients with their emotional and psychological needs as well as caring for those with chronic conditions.
With teaching delivered by passionate research active academics, access to a range of specialist facilities and equipment, this could be the right choice for you.
A 2.2. in Psychology OR a cognate discipline OR equivalent experience working in health/mental health
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