Courses / Module

• Demonstrate an understanding of advanced concepts in social policy, including theories of welfare state origins, development and dynamics.
• Discuss and analyse theories of social justice, social need and relationship between social and economic policy.
• demonstrate a sound grasp of public policy processes and administration in Ireland, including the role and significance of social partnership.

• 24 lecture hours

• Module Graded (numeric value) or Ungraded (Pass/Not Passed): Graded
• Continuous Assessment detail(s): Essay

• Pass standard: 40%
• Could the result of this module be capped? No
• 40%

• Two-hour written examination. Where applicable repeat students may submit continuous assessment work by a date before the autumn examination which will be specified by the department.
• University scheduled written examination (Autumn): 120 minutes

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