莫纳什大学

The course incorporates the latest evidence in addiction theory (including biological, neurobiological, psychological and social theories of addiction aetiology and maintenance) and addiction practice (assessment, dual diagnosis, management, treatment, and recovery); historical and contemporary policies and public health strategies for managing traditional, new and emerging substance use disorders and process addictions. With the knowledge gained, you will make a positive impact on both the health and social wellbeing of individuals, groups, and communities.

This course is designed for professionals working in health and social welfare sectors, education, government or policy development (and related disciplines) who seek to broaden their knowledge and skills in treating addictive behaviours. It is suitable for those working in alcohol and other drugs (AOD) or similar social and community sectors, registered health practitioners and allied health professionals, policymakers, lawyers and criminologists. It is also suitable for those who are interested in upskilling professionally or looking to pursue a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in addictive behaviours.

Delivered part-time (via online learning), the Master of Addictive Behaviours offers the flexibility required by working professionals. You will have the opportunity to study via facilitated modules, stream video lectures, and take part in-group discussion forums and activities, incorporating innovative educational technologies and new methodologies to enrich your learning experience.

This course offers a coursework or research stream. The coursework stream will enable you to pursue your own career interests in addictive behaviours. The research stream will introduce you to designing and writing up a research project in an area of addiction of your choice, supervised by a reputable supervisor in addictive behaviours. Completion of the research stream could be your next step towards a PhD in addiction science at Monash University.

The Master of Addictive Behaviours is offered in partnership with Turning Point, an internationally renowned addiction clinical treatment, research and education centre.

Whether you are looking to move into the addiction field, advance your knowledge about addiction theories and practice, progress to a more senior role, or develop your research skills, this course will offer you specialist knowledge, professional and academic skills to advance your career. Within the Master of Addictive Behaviours, you will:

Learn how to identify, manage, and treat individuals with addictive behaviours
Evaluate a range of evidence-based treatment approaches and forms of intervention for various addictive behaviours and population groups, including substance and behavioural addictions
Understand in-depth the process by which addiction and its policies are formed and reformed
Explore the impact of addictive behaviours on individuals, families, communities and social systems.

Career opportunities

Graduates of the course are able to demonstrate a range of qualitative, quantitative, analytical and communication skills necessary to work in different settings, such as: policy and program development and evaluation, treatment and prevention services, health and community service management, research, education and training; and other services that advocate for people with addiction issues.

Research

Monash is recognised globally for its research excellence. As part of the Master of Addictive Behaviours, you can choose to undertake a research stream, where you will be matched with an expert supervisor in the field. Supported research areas include:

Socio-cultural perspectives on alcohol and drug use and treatment
Treatment interventions for people with alcohol and drug issues
Health professional attitudes, behaviours, and stigma