SD1S27 - Exploring Public Services 01 Aug 2023 - 31 Aug 2026 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | SD1S27 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Exploring Public Services | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Business and Creative Industries | ||
| Faculty Group: | Leadership and Public Services | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Leadership and Public Services | ||
| Module Leader: | Katharina Sarter | ||
| Module Team: | Jessica Marshall | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2018 | Final Year of Intake: | |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 4 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100502 - social policy | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 1 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Aug 2023 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2026 |
Module Aims
To develop understanding of the nature and practice of social science research
To enhance the development of key skills and approaches required for the effective study of public sector organisations
Content Summary
This module will introduce students to studying and researching Public Services
This content of the module will mix of:
Study skills, including adapting to be a higher education student
Research methods
Developing research skills
Critical thinking skills including logic and argument
The use of qualitative and quantitative data
Primary and Secondary data analysis
Public Service Values – ethics, organisational codes of conduct
Researching public sector organisations
Project Management
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 24 |
| Seminar | 24 |
| Fieldwork | 8 |
| Directed Study | 72 |
| Formative Assessment - Independent | 72 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Explain the concepts involved in studying the public sector. |
| LO2 | Discuss relevant issues relating to undertaking research in the public sector. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | Portfolio 1 | Reflection on engagement with Research tasks. | 0 | 2000 | 50 | No | 40 |
| Written Assignment (CW) | Project (CW) 1 | A detailed analysis of a public sector organisation involving research undertaken involving the use of data and/or primary sources. Individual submission, drawing on group activities undertaken in first six weeks of term (immersive learning) | 0 | 2000 | 50 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Portfolio 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Project (CW) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |