What are you looking for?

Courses

Events

Staff

level: PG top_up: false international: false clearing: false full_time: false part_time: true start_Month: February location: Waterside

Substance Use and Misuse

  1. Home
  2. Courses by subject
  3. Substance Use and Misuse

Key Facts

  • Level

    PostgraduatePG

  • Duration

    1 semester, part time

  • Starting

    February

Updated 07/11/2024

Apply Now

Updated 07/11/2024

Get in touch

For questions regarding study and admissions please contact us:

Follow Us

CPD@northampton.ac.uk

Overview

The purpose of this level 7, 20 credit module is to enable students to identify and critically analyse substance misuse theory and practice and contemporary issues which influence the promotion of health.  There is a strong focus is on sociological, historical and cultural perspectives of substance misuse, along with ethical, legal and political considerations.  The module will support transference of this knowledge into enhancing the student’s professional practice and promoting the development of others.

Highlights

  • Teaching focused on contemporary research based evidence and national policies and guidelines.
  • Fully supported by an experienced course team.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must hold a first class Nursing degree or evidence of recent Level 6 study.

power-of-now

Course Content

  • This course consists of 6 face-to-face study days at our Waterside Campus where you will have the opportunity to practice and develop your new skills and knowledge.

    February 2025 Dates:

    • Thursday 13 February 2025
    • Thursday 20 February 2025
    • Thursday 6 March 2025
    • Thursday 20 March 2025
    • Friday 4 April 2025

  • Who can I contact for more information?

    For further information about the content of this module, please contact the Module Leader, Claire Poole: claire.poole@northampton.ac.uk

    How is the module taught?

    Face-to-face lectures, seminars and group discussions.

    How will I be assessed?

    The assessment for this module is based on the students knowledge and application of what they have learnt in the form of an action plan essay.

power-of-now

Fees and Funding

2024/25 Tuition Fees

Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 24/25 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.

  • Module costs: £920 per 20 credit module

Please contact Karen Edwards for further information about fees for this module.

For more information about possible funding options, please visit our Fees and Funding pages.

  • Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 23/24 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.

    • Module costs: £890 per 20 credit module

Staff

Claire Poole, Senior Lecturer/ Practitioner

Senior Lecturer/ Practitioner
Faculty of Health, Education and Society

Claire Poole
power-of-now

Is this course for you?

Apply Now

Share