Key information
Duration
- Full-time: 36 months
- Part-time: 72 months; Flexible
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting February 2027
- Apply before Oct 2026, National (estimated deadline; applies if you have the same nationality as the university)
- Apply before Apr 2027, National (estimated deadline; applies if you have the same nationality as the university)
- Apply before Mar 2027, International (estimated deadline; applies to students from outside the European Economic Area who want to study within the EEA, or to students who want to study outside the EEA but are not nationals of that country)
- Apply before Aug 2027, National (estimated deadline; applies if you have the same nationality as the university)
- Apply before Jul 2027, International (estimated deadline; applies to students from outside the European Economic Area who want to study within the EEA, or to students who want to study outside the EEA but are not nationals of that country)
Language
English
- TOEFL iBT: 92
- IELTS: 6.5
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
London, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Psychology
Overview
The emphasis of Addictions Research programme at King's College London's research is on ‘what works’ in the prevention and treatment of substance-related problems: the NAC represents a network of clinicians, researchers and clinical teachers who have a shared commitment to excellence in prevention and treatment work, and to supporting and strengthening national and international endeavours in this field.
Key facts:
- Over the last 40 years, the NAC has developed a body of research evidence that has informed the evidence base for the UK treatment system and the development of new treatment services for alcohol, smoking and drug problems.
- This work ranges from trials of new therapies and preventative treatments to studies seeking to understand the genetic and biological basis of addictive behaviour.
Programme structure
Programme structure:
- The emphasis of our research is on ‘what works’ in the prevention and treatment of substance-related problems: the NAC represents a network of clinicians, researchers and clinical teachers who have a shared commitment to excellence in prevention and treatment work, and to supporting and strengthening national and international endeavours in this field.
- Over the last 40 years, the NAC has developed a body of research evidence that has informed the evidence base for the UK treatment system and development of new treatment services for alcohol, smoking and drug problems.
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: Upper Second Class
English requirements
- TOEFL iBT: 92
- IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
- Bachelors degree with 2:1 honours.
- A 2:2 degree may be considered only where applicants also offer a Masters with Merit.
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International: Non-residents — 60,920 AUD / year (≈ 32,400 GBP / year)
- Domestic: Citizens or residents — 15,982 AUD / year (≈ 8,500 GBP / year)
Living costs
London, United Kingdom: 2,138-4,056 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Scholarships
PhD scholarship opportunities for Addictions Research include:
- King's College London Marshall Scholarship — Grant, Various benefits, Deadline 01 Oct 2026, Merit-based (King's College London, London, United Kingdom)
- Fulbright Postgraduate Scholarship — Grant, Various benefits, Deadline 06 Oct 2026, Merit-based (King's College London, London, United Kingdom)
- King's College London Marshall Scholarship — Grant, Various benefits, Deadline 09 Oct 2026, Merit-based (King's College London, London, United Kingdom)
- King’s-China Scholarship Council PhD Scholarship programme (K-CSC) — Grant, Various benefits, Deadline 01 Jan 2027, Merit-based (King's College London, London, United Kingdom)
- Higher Education Scholarships for Palestinians (HESPAL) — Grant, Various benefits, Deadline Not specified, Merit-based (King's College London, London, United Kingdom)
- The Egyptian Bureau for Cultural & Educational Affairs Scholarship — Grant, Various benefits, Deadline Not specified (King's College London, London, United Kingdom)
- ANID/CONICYT Becas Chile Scholarships — Grant, 500 GBP, Deadline Not specified, Merit-based (King's College London, London, United Kingdom)
- Turkish Embassy - Postgraduate Funding — Grant, Various benefits, Deadline Not specified, Merit-based (King's College London, London, United Kingdom)
- Joint PhD Scholarships — Grant, Various benefits, Deadline 02 Mar 2027, Merit-based (King's College London, London, United Kingdom)
- Hans Rausing Scholarships — Grant, Various benefits, Deadline 17 Apr 2027, Merit-based (King's College London, London, United Kingdom)
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program — Grant, Various benefits, Deadline 07 Oct 2026 (U.S. government, Location not available)
- ACES Scholarships — Grant, 3500 USD, Deadline 15 Nov 2026 (ACES Education Fund, Location not available)
- ServiceScape Scholarship — Grant, 1000 USD, Deadline 30 Nov 2026 (ServiceScape, Location not available)
- Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility — Grant, Various benefits, Deadline Not specified, Merit-based (OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation, Location not available)
- Scholarships for PhD Students — Grant, 19000 GBP, Deadline Not specified, Merit-based (Junhua Li, Location not available)
- Boustany Astronomy PhD Scholarship — Grant, Various benefits, Deadline 28 Feb 2027, Merit-based (Boustany Foundation, Location not available)
- Amberscholar Scholarship — Grant, 6000 USD, Deadline 31 Jan 2027, Merit-based (Amber Scholar, Location not available)
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship — Grant, 1000 USD, Deadline 01 Mar 2027 (Voice Talent Online, Location not available)
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship — Grant, 1000 USD, Deadline 31 Oct 2026, Merit-based (IvyPanda, Location not available)
- Dream Chaser Scholarship — Grant, 1000 USD, Deadline 13 Jan 2027, Merit-based (Salvado Law, Location not available)
- Scholarship for students with disabilities — Grant, 3000 USD, Deadline 31 Dec 2026, Need-based (Anonymous Hope Fund, Location not available)
- Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids — Grant, 22500 GBP, Deadline Not specified (UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), Location not available)
- Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria — Grant, Various benefits, Deadline 31 Dec 2026, Need-based (Leopold Figl Foundation, Location not available)
- The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship — Grant, 1500 USD, Deadline Not specified (IELTS from 6 to 9, Location not available)
- Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme — Grant, 12000 USD, Deadline 11 Jan 2027 (The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme, Location not available)
- “The Hope For Healing” Scholarship — Grant, 5000 USD, Deadline Not specified (FHE Health, Location not available)
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