🇮🇪Ireland · Dublin Business School
MA Addiction Studies
Master’s · Full Time · On Campus · 1 year · Intake: September & January
Updated 30 August 2026
Tuition Fee: €14,500Deadline: ASAPIELTS: 6.5Location: Dublin, Ireland
At a glance
Key Highlights
Tuition Fee
€14,500
৳2,055,955 BDT
Application Fee
€0
Free to apply
Deadline
ASAP
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Location
Dublin, Ireland
Programme Link
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At a glance
Basic Information
Course NameMaster of Arts (MA) in Addiction Studies
LevelMaster's
Course TypeFull Time
Campus ModeOn Campus – Dublin city centre
Duration1 year
IntakesSeptember, January
DisciplineAddiction Studies, Psychology & Social Policy
Eligibility
Academic Requirements
Postgraduate Entry Requirement (Main)
- A minimum Second Class Honours (2.2) bachelor’s degree in a humanities or social science discipline from a recognised institution, or an equivalent qualification
- DBS does not publish a fixed Bangladeshi bachelor’s percentage for this programme; degree comparability and subject relevance are assessed individually
Note
Meeting the minimum standard does not guarantee admission. Applicants using a non-cognate, professional or experience-based route should obtain written eligibility confirmation from DBS before relying on admission.
Tests
Standardized Test Requirement
No GMAT, GRE or other additional standardized admission test is listed for this programme.
Language
English Proficiency Requirements
| Test | Overall Score | Minimum per Band |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | Not specified |
| TOEFL iBT | Confirm with DBS | Not specified |
| PTE Academic | Confirm with DBS | Not specified |
| Duolingo English Test | Confirm with DBS | Not specified |
Notes
- Applicants whose first language is not English, or whose previous full-time education was completed in another language, must normally achieve IELTS Academic 6.5 or an accepted equivalent. DBS does not publish a separate minimum band requirement or course-specific TOEFL, PTE Academic and Duolingo scores for this programme.
Waiver: Not Available
Funding
Scholarships
DBS offers scholarships and fee discounts to selected international applicants. No fixed award is guaranteed on the programme page; eligibility, value and payment terms should be confirmed in the offer letter.
Good to know
Remarks & Additional Information
- Apply ASAP so admission, fee payment and Irish study visa preparation can be completed in time.
- The latest published non-EU tuition is €14,500 for the one-year full-time programme. The current fee schedule and offer letter control the final amount.
- This QQI Level 9, 90 ECTS programme combines multidisciplinary addiction study, research training and supervised clinical visits.
- Programme references: QQI PG26317 and ILEP 0041/0040. Confirm the active eligible-programme listing and intake details before visa submission.
- Prepare passport, degree certificate, transcripts, CV, English evidence and any professional or conversion-award documents. Admission, scholarship and visa decisions remain authority-controlled.
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