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European Masters on Alcohol
and Drugs (EMDAS)
Maria Moreira, June 2009
The project
• Funded by the Lifelong Learning
Programme (DG Education and Culture)
• Running from 2007 to 2010
• 108 460€ budget (81 345€ EC funds)
• Partners:
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Middlesex University (UK) - coordinator
Aarhus University (DK)
Ljubljana University (SI)
University del Piemonte Orientale "A Avorgado" (IT)
Aim and objectives
• European master’s programme for professionals (e.g.
medical, social welfare, criminal justice, policy)
students and researchers.
• To provide
a) programme with core modules and a range of options
suited to the target groups
b) shared website and e-learning facilities
c) structured opportunities to build cross-national,
collaborative work and joint research for staff and
students
d) a base for additional countries to link into the
programme (longer term)
Collaborating partners
• EMCDDA
• European Centre for Social Welfare Policy
and Research (Vienna)
• Role – to provide feedback and advice on
curriculum and module development; to
provide advice on and access to
information and resources
Programme modules
• Core modules
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Introduction
Drug use and addiction theories
Research methods
Evidence-based practise in drugs and alcohol
Policies in Europe
Dissertation
• Optional modules
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Drugs and crime in Europe
Harm reduction
User perspectives
Cultural and social aspects of alcohol and drug use
Placements and work-based learning
Delivery modes
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E-learning
Intensive study periods
Master classes
Traditional lectures and teacher exchange
Tutoring
Blended learning
Quality assurance strategy
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EMCDDA Scientific Committee
Each University validation panel
Independent evaluator
Internal assessment by partner
Universities
 Contributions will have an impact on the
final programme and validation
procedures. Implementation starts in
September 2010
Thank you
[email protected]