Addiction Studies MA

This master's gives theoretical and hands-on training for addiction counselling in statutory, community and voluntary settings. It is structured to meet the pre-accreditation criteria of Addiction Counsellors Ireland. Students study core counselling theories and psychotherapeutic competencies, approaches that involve families, co-occurring conditions and trauma-aware practice, then complete research methods and a dissertation alongside possible supervised client work. The award is a Level 9 master's validated by QQI through ICHAS, offered as a one-year full-time course or in a part-time format across Limerick, Dublin and Cork. Applications are made through ICHAS. Graduates are prepared for addiction counselling posts and for working with individuals, families and communities affected by substance use.