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CERTIFICATE IN ADDICTION STUDIES
Study with our Department of Adult and Community Education
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- Qualification
- Certificate In Addiction Studies
- Award Type and NFQ level
- CERTIFICATE LEVEL 7
- Study Mode
- Continuing Education
Overview
This course focuses on introducing participants to current debates on addiction. On completion, participants will have become familiar with contemporary addiction theory as well as prevention and treatment strategies. They will have explored associated issues such as public policy, factual information on substance misuse, gender issues and community drug prevention to name but a few.
Course structure
Duration: 100 hours part-time over one year which may include 3 - 4 Saturdays.
Location: Maynooth (Tel: 01 7086062) Start Date Oct 2026 Tuesdays 7-10pm
The NUI Cert. in Addiction Studies will be held on our Maynooth Campus Tuesday Evenings 7.00-10.00pm The duration of the course is 100 hours. Students will attend 1 evening per week for a 3 hour facilitated workshop/tutorial. Students will also attend 3/4 Saturdays over the duration of the course. For assessment purposes, students are expected to have at least a 85% minimum attendance, complete a Learning Journal and complete Essays & Project work.
Content
Module 1 Groupwork & Facilitation Skills/Reflective Learning
Module 2 Substance Misuse and Dependence
Module 3 Drug & Alcohol Misuse in Contemporary Ireland
Module 4 Approaches to Prevention Treatment & Rehabilitation
Disclaimer
The modules below are indicative of the content associated with this course of study.
The modules are subject to change as the curriculum is revised and reviewed annually.
Important: The information on this page is for prospective students, MU current students and staff should use Programme Directory.
Careers
The NUI Certificate in Addiction Studies is a standalone qualification however it also the first part of the Diploma in Addiction Studies (Level 8). Credits from both the Certificate and the Diploma in Addiction Studies can be used for Recognition of Prior Learning to go towards the Degree in Community Studies. Our addiction studies courses have been found to benefit and inform the work practices of people working in the areas of Criminal Justice, Health, Addiction and Alcohol Services and the Community sector.
The Cert. in Addiction studies when combined with the NUI Certificate in Training and Continuing Education (Train the Trainer Level 7) plus the Certificate Equality Studies (On Line) forms part of the Diploma in Arts: Training and Development for Socially Inclusive Workplaces. This suite of CPD courses provide a comprehensive educational/training package in core skills such as managing issues of equality and diversity in the workplace for Team Leaders, Managers and Learning and Development Specialists.
Entry Requirements
This table displays the requirements for Leaving Certificate applicants.
|
Subject |
Required |
Ordinary Level Grade |
Higher Level Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
Irish |
No |
N/A |
N/A |
English |
No |
N/A |
N/A |
Language |
No |
N/A |
N/A |
Mathematics |
No |
N/A |
N/A |
Science |
No |
N/A |
N/A |
How to apply
For further information please contact Kay Loughlin at kay.loughlin@mu.ie
An Easy Payment option is available upon registration.