Social Policy, Society and Welfare

Module code: HWS4009-B

Module Aims       

The module aims to introduce students to the study of social policy and its ever changing nature in contemporary UK society. Competing policies and ideas will be explored and students will be encouraged to address the importance and impact of these on a number of dimensions of social life.

Outline Syllabus   

What is Social Policy? How is it applied?
Perspectives and ideologies: variations and themes
Contemporary Social Policy in the UK: demands and constraints including finance and demography
Dimensions of Social Life: Impact and Application on individuals and groups in key social policy areas (for example education and opportunity; labour, poverty and social exclusion; health and social care; crime and violence)

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