Course summary
This Public Health Addictions MSc from LJMU's Public Health Institute examines the evidence base of harms/risks relating to addictions and ways to reduce them.
- Study on this ground-breaking course, unique in the north west
 
- Explore the evidence base of addiction harms and risks and the policies used to reduce them
 
- Discover course content informed by key research in alcohol and drug addiction
 
- Benefit from support and guidance for placement learning opportunities
 
Assessment method
To cater for the wide-ranging content of our courses and the varied learning preferences of our students, we offer a range of assessment methods on each programme. On this course there are few written exams as most assessments involve essays and reports, with poster presentations and, of course, the dissertation.
Entry requirements
Undergraduate degree: A good honours degree (minimum grade 2.2) in any discipline or Relevant professional qualifications (e.g. in Nursing, Midwifery, Social Work, Youth and Community, Health Promotion or Environmental Health) and experience Alternative qualifications considered Non-standard entry: For applicants not in possession of a good honours degree, the programme leader will take into account relevant professional qualifications (e.g. Nursing Registration, Qualification in Social Work, Environmental Health qualification) and experience. The programme team will consider the relevancy of experience on a case-by-case basis. Any participant who does not have a first degree must satisfy the programme team of their ability to study at Master's level through presentation of a strong portfolio to demonstrate appropriate equivalent skills in the work place. For these applicants, individual assessments of their suitability for post graduate level study will be arranged and conducted by the programme team. The team may require evidence to be submitted as part of the assessment process e.g. a portfolio of written and other work; papers presented at conferences, publications; reports and research proposals. Extra Requirements RPL RPL and R(P)EL: The programme welcomes students with both prior certificated learning and or application for experiential learning credits. Students who have completed the PG Dip Public Health or Public Health (Addictions) at Liverpool JMU can apply for up to 100 PG credits. Prior learning will be mapped against the programme and/or module outcomes on a case by case basis. IELTS IELTs score of 6.5 or above (minimum 5.5 in each component)
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £8740 | Year 1 | 
| Northern Ireland | £8740 | Year 1 | 
| Scotland | £8740 | Year 1 | 
| Wales | £8740 | Year 1 | 
| International | £17250 | Year 1 | 
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Provider information
Liverpool John Moores University
Student Life Building
Copperas Hill
Liverpool
L3 5AJ