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Participants need to be 21 years of age or over on 1st January of the year in which the course commences. As courses are delivered in keeping with adult education practice, participants will be expected to: be willing to engage with group activities and group learning; be willing to learn through dialogue and reflection on experience; have a level of literacy that is sufficient to complete the assessment requirements.

Admission Requirements

 Participants must be 21 years of age or over; it is preferable that applicants have:

Experience of working in a community setting.

Experience of working with alcohol and/or drug-related problems.

Openness to reflect on one’s own practice, attitudes and beliefs.

Commitment to learning in a group setting.

Please Note: All applicants are required to submit a short essay (approx. 300–500 words) describing their reasons for applying for the course.  Applicants who apply to On Line venues should complete this essay in the Personal Statement section. On Campus Start Date: 4 October.  Please contact Local venues for their Start Dates and Times.

For further information please contact Kay Loughlin at kay.loughlin@mu.ie  

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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

Campus venue: Maynooth (Tel: 01 7086062) Start Date Oct 2026 Tuesdays 7-10pm

Duration: 100 hours part-time over one year which may include 3 - 4 Saturdays.

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. Please check periodically for updates.

	Year 1
	ADDICTION STUDIES AD1 - ADDICTION STUDIES Credits: 20 Compulsory: Module Code Credits Semester Compulsory ADDICTION STUDIES AD1A 20 Year-Long

Department of Adult and Community Education 01-7086062 email kay.loughlin@mu.ie

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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.

For further information on Postgraduate options please go to the Graduate Studies site