Dual Diagnosis MSc (011B701)
- Dates: September
- Times: Tuesdays, full day, from September until May. The Treatment Systems module runs in the morning, and the Research Methods module in the afternoon.
- Lecturer: Dani Collins, Email: d.collins@mdx.ac.uk, Ph: 020 8411 5722
Location:
Fees:
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Course overview:
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180 Credits at Level 7
Related Modules: Please note that students who register for the MSc must have successfully completed the Postgraduate Certificate in Dual Diagnosis, and thus will carry forward 60 credits at Level 7.
Year 1-Semester 1 and 2
MHR4629 Treatment Systems and Models of Management in Dual Diagnosis (Mental Health and Substance Misuse) and either
IPL4001 Social Research Methods
Or WBS4835 Work based studies research methods
Year 2- Semester 1 and 2
MSc Dissertation (IPL4095 or WBS4861)
Day/length: Tuesdays, full day. Students will attend lectures in a core programme module (i.e. MHR 4629) in the morning, and participate in cross school research modules depending on mode of study in the afternoon (i.e. IPL4001 Social Research Methods OR WBS4835 Work based studies research methods) (with additional self directed study hours).
WHO IS IT FOR?
This course will benefit individuals working in these areas: Mental health; Primary Care; Community Care; Prisons; Voluntary Sector; Government Agencies; Education; Youth Work; Social Work
BENEFITS
As the only programme of its kind in the UK and Europe this programme offers enormous benefits to students with aspirations of becoming leaders in the field of dual diagnosis. The programme is specifically aimed at practitioners who are either in roles of leadership or are currently considering career options to move to such positions. The programme offers participants the opportunity of exploring the needs of local service delivery and potential solutions.
AIMS
This multi-disciplinary programme has now been running for over eight years and in that time has undergone a number of changes to make it more responsive to the contemporary needs of the
mental health services. It utilises evidencedbased teaching methods such as workshops designed to encourage student participation and interaction and has the following global aims,
1. Encourage critical discussion on current response and practice in the management of dual diagnosis
2. Provide a forum in which students can compare and contrast their field experience in working with dual diagnosis
3. Stimulate critical evaluation on ways of improving practice within the area of dual diagnosis
4. Foster critical discussion and support for the importance of multiagency and multidisciplinary work as part of the strategic response framework in working with dual diagnosis clients
5. Stimulate and foster leadership skills in the areas of service and practice development
6. Equip students to undertake research and service reviews in the area of dual diagnosis
CONTENT
The modules are completed over 24 weeks commencing in September each year. Fuller details are provided in each individual module description.
Pre-requisites:
Have successfully completed Postgraduate Certificate in Dual Diagnosis, and are in relevant employment.
Barred combination:
None
Assessment:
Students will undertake a number of assignments for each module, including a service review, and presentation of findings, associated research exercises, including a dissertation.
How to apply:
Download an application form by following the link from our CPD health webpage.
