Description
This module introduces students to social policy in terms of contemporary social problems and the drivers of social change. It emphasises human rights, social justice and the development of human potential taking into consideration a range of domains such as education, health, welfare, climate change, and international development. You will consider how academic disciplines across the social sciences contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of social policy. You will also consider the role of governments, international bodies and NGOs in the policy-making process in countries around the world. You will debate the role of theory, values, empirical evidence and participative democracy in addressing social problems. In doing so you will develop transferable skills in developing arguments, critiquing text, and written and oral communication.
Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year
Last updated
This module description was last updated on 19th August 2024.
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