Addiction Studies - Gambling

The Certificate in Addiction Studies (Gambling) is designed for those working with individuals, families and communities impacted by Gambling Addiction. This is an ICHAS course delivered at Griffith College by ICHAS.



This Level 9 Certificate is designed for graduates in health and human sciences, particularly those with qualifications in counselling, psychotherapy, nursing, social care, social work, psychology, and related fields. The programme enhances participants’ knowledge and skills to engage effectively with individuals experiencing gambling addiction and to support their recovery journey.



Why Study Addiction Studies (Gambling) at Griffith College?

This specialised training is designed for health and social care professionals who work with individuals, families, and communities affected by gambling addiction. Through a cutting-edge, interdisciplinary curriculum, you will gain expertise in evidence-based, client-centred approaches that uphold dignity, empowerment, and respect.



The course also develops leadership and advocacy skills, preparing you to act as a powerful agent of change in promoting social justice and human rights in addiction recovery settings.

The modules and associated credits relating to the Certificate in Addiction Studies (Gambling) are as follows:



Modules:

Contemporary Evidence Based Interventions in Addiction Recovery

Comorbidity & Trauma Informed Care

The Recovery Model in Addiction

Gambling Addiction & the Recovery Model



This programme comprises 30 ECTS and is being offered as a Minor Award.

• A minimum of a Second Class Honours (2:2) award in a relevant Human Science Degree at Level 8 on the NFQ – or equivalent.

• Those who have completed other relevant education programmes or have relevant professional experience etc., where Recognised Prior Learning (RPL) and Acquired Prior Learning (APL) can be applied, may apply for admission to the programme by submission of programme content, qualification and assignments equivalent to an appropriate Second Class Honours (2:2) award at Level 8.

• The minimum English language proficiency requirement for this programme is B2+ in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages which is equivalent to an IELTS score of 6.5.

• Garda Vetting is a requirement for all successful applicants.

• All applicants will be required to attend for interview to ascertain their suitability for the Programme.

Applications for this course are submitted through the ICHAS website. When you click on "Application Weblink" above, you will be directed to ICHAS to complete your application.

12 Weeks (Full-Time) / 24 Weeks (Part-Time).



Timetable:

Timetables will be made available closer to the course start date. The timetables are structured to optimise the utilisation of hybrid learning. This course can be taken over 12 weeks, one semester, on a full-time basis or 24 weeks, two semesters, on a part-time basis. Please contact ichas@griffith.ie for further information.

Intake Dates:

Dublin - Full-Time - September 2026

Limerick - Full-Time - September 2026

Dublin - Part-Time - September 2026

Limerick - Part-Time - September 2026

Cork - Part-Time - September 2026

Cork - Full-Time - September 2026

Dublin - Full-Time - January 2027

Limerick - Full-Time - January 2027

Dublin - Part-Time - January 2027

Limerick - Part-Time - January 2027

Cork - Part-Time - January 2027

Cork - Full-Time - January 2027

Progression

This Level 9 Certificate Award is designed for graduates in health and human sciences and in particular graduates of counselling and psychotherapy related programmes as well as disciplines such as, nursing, social care, social work, psychology and programmes in cognate areas who wish to enhance the knowledge and competencies to engage with those with Gambling Addiction and to support them in their journey towards recovery.



Students who complete this programme can progress to the MA in Addiction Studies, MA in Addiction Recovery and MA in Addiction Counselling programmes and receive credits for modules completed as part of this Certificate.