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University of Salford: Applied Psychology (Addictions)
| Institution | University of Salford |
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| Department | School of Health and Society |
| Web | http://www.salford.ac.uk |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
This course will equip you with valuable insights into topics including the psycho-pharmacology of addiction, the recent interest in addictive behaviours and the wide-ranging implications of addiction for society.
You'll find the course particularly relevant if you are working in the NHS or healthcare independent sector, including addiction clinics, and want to develop your knowledge and understanding of substance misuse and dependence, and other addictive behaviours.
You will: - Gain knowledge and understanding of drug use and addiction relevant to a range of roles and environments.
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Have the ability to focus on your own interests for the dissertation.
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Focus on the application of theory and skills and learn how to transfer this to the workplace.
All about the course The aim of this course is to enable you to develop a detailed knowledge and critical understanding of applied psychology in the context of addiction and addictive behaviours. You will consider psycho-pharmacological and biological mechanisms underpinning drug action and dependence, the more recent conceptualisation of behavioural addictions, and the broader social context of addiction.
The full-time route is structured over 12 months and comprises three 10-week semesters. In semesters 1 and 2, you will complete two taught modules in each semester. In semester 3 you will complete your dissertation under the supervision of one of the course tutors. If you choose to follow the part-time route you will complete the course over three years, completing two taught modules in each of the first two years and the dissertation in your third year.
The dissertation module on this course will also give you the opportunity to pursue an area of applied psychology and psychological therapies directly related to your own work or interest.
MSc
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
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| Entry requirements | Upper second class (2:1) honours degree in psychology or other health/social care related discipline, e.g. counselling, health sciences, nursing. We welcome applications from students who may not meet the formal entry criteria but who have an undergraduate degree and relevant experience or the ability to pursue the course successfully. The Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) process could help you to make your work and life experience count. The APL process can be used for entry onto courses or to give you exemptions from parts of your course. Two forms of APL may be used for entry: the Accreditation of Prior Certificated Learning (APCL) or the Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL). |
| Location | Peel Park Campus The Crescent Salford M5 4WT |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Upper second class (2:1) honours degree in psychology or other health/social care related discipline, e.g. counselling, health sciences, nursing. We welcome applications from students who may not meet the formal entry criteria but who have an undergraduate degree and relevant experience or the ability to pursue the course successfully. The Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) process could help you to make your work and life experience count. The APL process can be used for entry onto courses or to give you exemptions from parts of your course. Two forms of APL may be used for entry: the Accreditation of Prior Certificated Learning (APCL) or the Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL). |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | - **Undergraduate degree**: Upper second class (2:1) honours degree in psychology or other health/social care related discipline, e.g. counselling, health sciences, nursing. This course is suitable for you if you're a psychology graduate (or graduate of a related discipline) or if you're a health and social care professional interested in focusing your interests in the addictions field. It may act as a route towards an academic/research career. This course will also be of particular interest to you if you currently have, or wish to have, a role in providing services within addiction across the health, social welfare, education, and youth justice services. |
| Location | Peel Park Campus The Crescent Salford M5 4WT |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | - **Undergraduate degree**: Upper second class (2:1) honours degree in psychology or other health/social care related discipline, e.g. counselling, health sciences, nursing. This course is suitable for you if you're a psychology graduate (or graduate of a related discipline) or if you're a health and social care professional interested in focusing your interests in the addictions field. It may act as a route towards an academic/research career. This course will also be of particular interest to you if you currently have, or wish to have, a role in providing services within addiction across the health, social welfare, education, and youth justice services. |
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