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Alcohol and Substance Misuse Work
- FdA
- 2 Years
- Full-time
- 09/2026
- Undergraduate
- Accrington Campus
- Awarded by:
- Liverpool John Moores University
Course summary
If you are keen to help those in need or currently work in this field, this programme has been developed by employers to give you the essential skills needed to thrive in your career. You will expand your knowledge and skills across a range of frameworks, contexts and practices that relate to substance misuse. You will also explore a variety of social, welfare, health, and legal policy responses to an array of substance misuse issues and problems.
Modules
Year 1
Care assessment and planning;
Drug and alcohol strategy and legislation;
Sociology of health;
Concepts and models of addiction;
Professional practice and personal development planning;
Introduction to research
Year 2
Independent Research Project;
Harm reduction;
Community involvement and engagement;
Advanced professional practice;
Prevention;
Treatment and recovery
Assessment method
You will be assessed by a variety of methods, such as assignments, presentations, exams and seminars.
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Course does not award QTS
How to apply
Apply by
14 January
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- LN56
- Institution code:
- N06
- Campus name:
- Accrington Campus
- Campus Code:
- A
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 96 points
Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.
Additional entry requirements
- Interview
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England | £9275 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9275 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9275 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9275 | 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
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