Course Details in 2023/24 Session

Module Title	LC Introduction to Social Policy
School	School of Social Policy
Department	Soc Policy, Sociology & Crimin
Module Code	08 26006
Module Lead	Emily Ball
Level	Certificate Level
Credits	20
Semester	Semester 1
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Co-requisites
Restrictions	None
Contact Hours	Lecture-20 hours Seminar-20 hours Guided independent study-160 hours Total: 200 hours
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Description	This module provides students with a broad introduction to the study of social policy. Because policy is not made in a political or socio-economic vacuum, it endeavours to impart an understanding of the fluid and changing nature of social policy in the UK. The module introduces key sets of policies and ideas and students will be encouraged to critically examine current policies and their political, economic and social implications. The module consists of four parts and will encompass the following: 1. Introduces social policy as an academic subject and process in itself, in doing so addressing: who provides social policy, and who pays for it? 2. Explores the key ideas that underpin the design and delivery of social policy and how they vary according to different political and ideological perspectives. 3. Application of these ideas, as well as an exploration of contemporary issues, to specific policy areas such as poverty, health and housing. 4. The influence of demographic change, corporate interests and the future prospects for British Social Policy.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: Explain the core concepts that determine the shape that social policy in different areas takes. Critically appraise the role of the mixed economy of welfare in efforts to secure human wellbeing. Outline the relevance of concepts for framing various debates withing the central fields of social policy Combine the discussion of the MEW, context and concepts to assess policy change in Britain in key fields (Social Security, Health, Housing, etc) Identify key factors which shape and inform policy in preparation for considering the analysis of policy impact and effectiveness
Assessment	26006-04 : Essay and Annotated Bibliography : Coursework (100%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	1000 word annotated bibliography and 1500 word essay for main and reassessment
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