University of Adelaide
Graduate Certificate in International Addiction Studies
- Delivery: Online
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 6 months
Delivers a globally informed curriculum that explores the biological, psychological and social dimensions of addiction across diverse cultural and policy contexts.
Course overview
The Graduate Certificate in International Addiction Studies is a unique online program. It provides a broad understanding of drug addiction and deep insights into international research in the field.
The course is delivered online through three leading universities in addiction sciences: The University of Adelaide, Virginia Commonwealth University and the Institute of Psychiatry, King’s College London. Upon completing the degree, you’ll be recognised as a graduate of all three universities.
What will you do?
You can study from anywhere in the world as you:
- Cover the essential areas of addiction science in three core courses.
- Work through forward-thinking lectures, readings and modules.
- Access multiple libraries and resources.
- Develop international networks.
Where could it take you?
This certificate will benefit a range of professions that interact with addiction. Maybe you’re in law enforcement or social work and want to support changes in your community. Perhaps you’re a counsellor looking to take on a specialised role in addiction. You might be a research scientist or a public health graduate pursuing innovation and policy changes.
Key facts
What you will study
The proposed program is nested within the existing Master of Science in Addiction Studies, which has been taught since 2008 and is jointly offered with Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU, USA) and King’s College London (KCL, UK).
The Graduate Certificate in International Addiction Studies will have three four-unit courses, one taught by each university.
Core courses
- Public Health Issues and Approaches to Addiction (VCU)
- Treatment of Addiction: Psychosocial Interventions (KCL)
- Biological Basis of Addiction (UA)
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
All applicants must meet the following requirements as set out by VCU.
- US students should have completed a four-year bachelor's degree in an appropriate field. Students from outside the US must have completed an honours degree (level 2a or 1) or a professional bachelor's degree in a proper field of study at a recognised tertiary institution.
- Students must have a high level of proficiency in English, demonstrated by completion of a university qualification in the English language or by meeting one of the following English language requirements:
- IELTS score of 7.0
- TOEFL score of 600 (paper-based) or 250 (computer-based)
- Students must have good academic references.
- Students must have access to reliable internet and be computer-literate.
Higher Education Study
A relevant four-year undergraduate degree with a high level of academic achievement.
Recognition of Prior Learning
If you have completed your studies at another institution, you can apply for credit towards your University of Adelaide program. Contact the university for more information.
Outcomes
Career outcomes
Graduates of this program have gone on to roles such as:
- Mental Health Worker
- Counselling Psychologist
- Counsellor
Fees and FEE-HELP
Fee information is not available.
Please note that FEE-HELP is not currently available for this degree. Specific merit-based scholarships are also available.
