HU0S029 - Social Policy 01 Sep 2021 - 31 Aug 2027 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | HU0S029 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Social Policy | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Business and Creative Industries | ||
| Faculty Group: | Culture and Animation | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Culture | ||
| Module Leader: | Paul Trippier | ||
| Module Team: | Emma Wheeler | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2021 | Final Year of Intake: | 2026 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 3 |
| 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 Sep 2021 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2027 |
Module Aims
The module will introduce students to the major areas of welfare provision in both the statutory & voluntary sectors of England and Wales. The student will be able to understand and critically evaluate the major debates surrounding welfare provision in England and Wales.
Content Summary
Overview: The module examines the major debates surrounding welfare provision in the statutory and third sectors. It refers to historical, political, economic, legal and sociological approaches. The general module content includes a study of dominant welfare perspectives, key thinkers and organisations involved welfare provision via the voluntary and charitable sectors as well as dominant legislation at the heart of the welfare state in England & Wales.
Contexts for social policy:The first part of this module dovetails with other subjects such as sociology when addressing what is meant by social needs and social problems in a welfare context. It also considers regional variations, sources of funding, the agencies and institutions involved in the construction of social policy and the delivery of welfare services via the state, private and third sector.
Third sector: The second part of the module focuses on the third sector (including voluntary & charitable organisations) in the provision of welfare services and is the subject of the first research based / group presentation.
Welfare services: The third part of the module focuses upon statutory provision of welfare services. It examines key thinkers and organisations in the evolution of the welfare state, major legislative changes to social security, health, housing, social care services and education. The module also examines and critically evaluates contrasting ideas behind the provision of these services and the often-heated debates they continue to generate.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Practical classes and workshops | 36 |
| Independent Study | 64 |
| Directed Study | 100 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Provide an understanding of various social policy perspectives and their application to different areas of welfare provision. |
| LO2 | Engage with relevant terminology, understand the contribution of key thinkers and organisations (statutory and third sector organisations) to welfare provision in England and Wales. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Portfolio 1 | Two-part portfolio on welfare provision in the Third sector, consisting of: Group Presentation with SWOT analysis: 15-20 minutes (50%) Reflective study skills report: 500 words (50%) | 0 | 1500 | 50 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Essay 1 | Report on welfare provision in the Statutory sector | 0 | 1500 | 50 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Portfolio 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Essay 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |