Social Policy

We aim to enable you to understand the contexts and concepts for studies and debates on poverty and social inequality. You will be able to develop your analytical and interpretative skills through examining primary source material and demonstrate an understanding of how different conceptualisations and definitions of poverty have developed and evolved.

This module focuses on the dynamics of social change. It explores welfare models and global case studies, as well as social service investigations, dynamics of change, and the status of social groups. You will study economic, social, and political approaches and apply them to modern issues in different countries. You will gain a systematic understanding of social policy and it's current developments.

The aim of this module is for you to be able to demonstrate an understanding of postmodernist thinking about social policy, engage in an analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of this work and show an understanding of the significance of this work for the cultural, economic, political and social changes associated with currently existing capitalism.

The module introduces you to some of the key concepts, techniques and theories employed in developing social policy systems and analysis. It applies this knowledge to specific social policy issues, and explores some of the key dilemmas and challenges facing the welfare state.

We aim with this module to provide you with an opportunity to undertake an in depth, critical exploration and analysis of an area you are interested in that is appropriate for your programme of study.

This module provides an overview of the key issues and debates associated with practice-based research. The module considers qualitative and quantitative approaches. It consolidates and extends your knowledge of the research process. You'll also develop the capacity to act as independent and critical thinkers. 

Identify, practise, enhance and develop key skills. You'll also develop the link between theory and practice. You will gain valuable experience in a social welfare setting that may be unfamiliar to you. You may be able to use an existing workplace role as a focus for your assignment. 

You will develop your knowledge of contemporary debates, theory and policy interventions regarding the nature of housing and social justice, and gain a critical understanding of the role of housing as a fundamentally important element in addressing social justice for diverse individuals and communities.

This module will allow you to apply your knowledge to 'real life' social policy analysis using tutor guidance. You'll draw from case studies and your own examples from the workplace or community.