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Social Policy
“As a discipline, Social Policy involves the study of
wellbeing, the social relations necessary for
wellbeing, and the systems by which wellbeing might
be promoted”
Poverty and Hunger
Housing and wealth
Inequality: Is this fair?
Who pays for it all?
Who pays for it all?
Social Policy: Key concepts
Social Justice
Welfare
Citizenship
InequalityHomelessness
Globalisation
Health
Democr
acy
Poverty
Education
Care
Markets
Social Policy Courses
Politics and Social Policy BA (Hons)
Criminology and Social Policy BA (Hons)
Sociology and Social Policy BA (Hons)
New in 2015!Social Policy and Practice BSc (Hons)
BSc (Hons) Social Policy and Practice
New for 2
015
How about careers?Studying social policy prepares you for a wide range of employment opportunities in the public and community sectors including public services, social research, non governmental organisations, youth work, health and social care service management, advice work and housing management.
What is it?An exciting new degree that builds on Social Policy theory and knowledge, is concerned with social justice, welfare and inequalities and includes a strong practice element through placements in public and community organisations to prepare you for employment
What will you study?
Year 1 Social Policy and Social Welfare
Social Policy: Needs and Problems
Year 1• Module option from the
social sciences
• Preparing for practice
Year 1 Contemporary social
inequalities Introduction to social
science research
Year 2 History and Social Policy Social Justice, Welfare and
Wellbeing
Year 2
Placement 1
Year 2
Researching social and Cultural Life
Year 3 Choose from:• Policy analysis, or Global Social
policy, or Health, Politics and Marketisation
• Care Ethics and Social Policy, or Critical Addiction Studies or Transport, Mobility and Social Exclusion
Year 3
Placement 2
Leadership, Management and Governance
Year 3
Dissertation
Final thought....A Think about and understand the world as it is
B Dream about the kind of world you would like to live in
Plan how to get from A to B.
Social Policy can help you on that journey
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