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APPROACHING SOCIAL POLICY

Module code: SP155
Credits: 5
Semester: Year-Long
Department: APPLIED SOCIAL STUDIES
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Coordinator: Dr Joe Larragy (APPLIED SOCIAL STUDIES)

	Overview
	This module will introduce students to basic concepts and theories of social policy studies, including: the mixed economy of welfare; ideologies, values and principles which influence policy, both explicitly and implicitly; core concepts in public and social policy-making and key political and public administration institutions; introduction to key substantive social policy areas, e.g. health, education, housing, income maintenance, poverty and inequality.

Overview

This module will introduce students to basic concepts and theories of social policy studies, including: the mixed economy of welfare; ideologies, values and principles which influence policy, both explicitly and implicitly; core concepts in public and social policy-making and key political and public administration institutions; introduction to key substantive social policy areas, e.g. health, education, housing, income maintenance, poverty and inequality.

Teaching & Learning methods

Assessment

	Autumn Supplementals/Resits
	Are supplemental/resit registrations permitted? Yes Is Supplemental Continuous Assessment registration permitted? Yes Is Supplemental Continuous Assessment capped? No

	Timetable
	This timetable is not currently available, please contact the Applied Social Studies Department.

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