Understanding Social Policy (SOCS0028)

Key information

Faculty: IOE
Teaching department: Social Research Institute
Credit value: 15

Restrictions: This module is available to BSc Social Sciences, BSc Social Sciences with Data Science, BSc Sociology and BASc Arts and Sciences only.
Timetable

Alternative credit options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

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

Intended teaching term: Term 1 听听听 Undergraduate (FHEQ Level 4)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study: In person
Methods of assessment: 100% Coursework
Mark scheme: Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year: 0
Module leader: Ms Meg Wiggins
Who to contact for more information: bsc-socsciencesdatascience@ucl.ac.uk

Last updated

This module description was last updated on 19th August 2024.

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Important information

The catalogue has been updated with key information about the modules that will run during the 2024/25 academic session. Current and prospective students can browse through the catalogue to consider possible module choices for the coming year.

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Centrally managed exam durations will be provided on students' individual exam timetables. Arrangements for locally managed timed assessments and in-class activity will be confirmed by the teaching department for the module.

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