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    Substance Use MSc

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    Stirling, GBMScOnline1 year
    £15,250.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    120
    Credits

    Substance Use MSc at University of Stirling is a 120-credit, 1-year, online MSc program based in Stirling, GB. Tuition is £15,250.

    About the program

    The program covers the impact of substance use on individuals, families, communities, and society, including theories of addiction, policies, interventions, treatment, harm reduction, and social research methods applied to substance use. It offers elective modules in public health, social policy, criminology, and housing.

    Focus: both
    Part-time option

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    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    2 years (Graduate Route)

    $12,794.40
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Substance Use MSc at University of Stirling cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Substance Use MSc at University of Stirling is £15,250 across 120 required credits.
    Is Substance Use MSc at University of Stirling online or in-person?
    Substance Use MSc at University of Stirling is offered online, so students can complete coursework remotely.
    How long does Substance Use MSc at University of Stirling take to complete?
    Substance Use MSc at University of Stirling is structured around 1 year and 120 credits.
    What GPA is required for Substance Use MSc at University of Stirling?
    Per the program's published guidance: A minimum of a second class honours degree or equivalent.
    What work-permit options follow Substance Use MSc at University of Stirling?
    Post-completion work rights for Substance Use MSc at University of Stirling: 2 years (Graduate Route)