Drug and alcohol studies - Diploma (online) Entry requirements

Develop your theoretical and evidence-based knowledge with a range of practical skills to respond effectively to drug and alcohol issues.

Key information

EU fees per year €1,700

Non-EU fees per year €6,000

NFQ Level NFQ Level 7

Duration One year

Attendance Part-time

Programme type Professional / Flexible

Delivery Online

Start date September

Award Diploma

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Requirements

Applicants should have completed a Certificate in Addiction Studies or another relevant area.

You should have at least 2 years of relevant work experience, particularly in the areas of drug and alcohol or a related field.

The university may shortlist and invite you to an interview.

Other entry considerations

We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet the standard entry requirements, as long as you can show that you have the knowledge, skills, and experience needed for the programme.

At UL, we value all kinds of learning and support different ways to qualify through our Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) policy.

International students

For details on country-specific qualifications visit postgraduate entry requirements for international students.

International study visas

Please note that international study visas are only available to students studying full-time in Ireland. This programme does not qualify for a study visa.

Checklist of documents

*Academic transcripts and certificates
- UL graduates only need to provide their student ID.
Scanned copy of your Certificate in Addiction Studies or equivalent academic qualification

Copy of your birth certificate or passport
English translation of your qualifications and transcripts
Copy of your CV.
Personal statement (300-500 word typed statement) describing how your experience has prepared you for this course and how completing it will help you and others.

English Language:

English Language Competency certificate
For details on accepted language qualifications visit English Language Requirements

Guidelines on completing your application

To make sure we can review your application quickly, please:
- Upload all documents. Your application can’t be reviewed until we have all the documents on the checklist. 
- Title the documents you are uploading. For example, "Personal Statement", "Undergraduate Transcript", "Postgraduate Transcript", "English Language Certificate" etc. 
*If you are waiting to graduate, submit your application with the documents you have to date, you don’t need to have finished final exams before applying.