Graduate Diploma in International Addiction Studies

Join world leaders in addiction prevention

Our Graduate Diploma in International Addiction Studies is a unique online program. It provides a deep understanding current issues, treatments and controversies in the global drug addiction field.

The course is delivered online through three of the world's leading universities in addiction sciences: The University of Adelaide; Virginia Commonwealth University; and the Institute of Psychiatry, King's College London. On completion of the degree, you'll be recognised as a graduate of all three universities.

You can study from anywhere in the world as you:

• explore all aspects of addiction-from pharmacological and psychosocial treatments to public health and policy
• work through forward-thinking lectures, readings and modules
• learn from world experts in addiction
• access multiple libraries and resources
• develop international networks.

If you're interested in completing an original research project in the field, you can also check out our

This diploma will be beneficial in a range of professions that interact with addiction. Maybe you're in law enforcement or social work and want to support changes in your community. Perhaps you're a counsellor looking to take on a specialised role in addiction. You might be a research scientist or a public health graduate pursuing innovation and policy changes.

• 16% industry growth predicted by 2025^
• 1 in 5 Australians has mental health issues*
• Unique online program

^Imip.gov.au Occupation projection
*The National Health Survey 2017-18