Department of Social & Policy Sciences |
| Below is a list of units offered by the Department of Social & Policy Sciences in 2010/11. Follow the links to view individual unit descriptions. Units are sorted by level and then by period slot. To find a specific unit code or title please use your browser's find on page function. |
 Certificate level units (e.g. units coded SP1*) |
| Intermediate level units (e.g. units coded SP2*) |
| Honours level units (e.g. units coded SP3*) |
| Masters level units (e.g. units coded SP4* or SP5*) |
| Level: Certificate |
Academic Year |
| SP10145 | Community profiling: community needs assessment, groups and teamwork in practice | 12 Credits |
| SP10183 | Developing professional competence 1 | 10 Credits |
| SP10198 | Work place learning 1 | 10 Credits |
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Semester 1 |
| SP10002 | Social problems & social policy | 6 Credits |
| SP10043 | Introductory sociology A | 6 Credits |
| SP10059 | The principles and uses of social science | 6 Credits |
| SP10178 | Social work and life course 1 | 6 Credits |
| SP10181 | Business management and ethical issues in practice | 10 Credits |
| SP10186 | Funeral ritual and ceremony | 5 Credits |
| SP10187 | Funeral services, organisation and change | 5 Credits |
| SP10190 | History of funeral services | 5 Credits |
| SP10193 | Public health issues | 5 Credits |
| SP10194 | The social context of death, dying and bereavement | 5 Credits |
| SP10195 | Social and cultural diversity | 5 Credits |
| SP10204 | Introduction to international development | 6 Credits |
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Semester 2 |
| SP10001 | Social policy, welfare and the state | 6 Credits |
| SP10019 | Introduction to social work | 6 Credits |
| SP10044 | Introductory sociology B | 6 Credits |
| SP10159 | Social research: sources, presentation and communication | 6 Credits |
| SP10179 | Social work and life course 2 | 6 Credits |
| SP10181 | Business management and ethical issues in practice | 10 Credits |
| SP10187 | Funeral services, organisation and change | 5 Credits |
| SP10190 | History of funeral services | 5 Credits |
| SP10193 | Public health issues | 5 Credits |
| SP10195 | Social and cultural diversity | 5 Credits |
| SP10203 | Development economics 1 | 6 Credits |
| SP10205 | Introduction to politics of development | 6 Credits |
| SP10206 | Introduction to social analysis of development | 6 Credits |
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| Level: Intermediate |
Academic Year |
| SP20067 | Placement | 60 Credits |
| SP20185 | Developing professional competence 3 | 10 Credits |
| SP20199 | Work place learning 2 | 10 Credits |
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Semester 1 |
| SP20004 | The sociology of the family & family policy | 6 Credits |
| SP20006 | Social justice, social policy and the state | 6 Credits |
| SP20021 | Social work placement/critical reflective practice | 18 Credits |
| SP20047 | Economic sociology and work relationships | 6 Credits |
| SP20050 | Sociology of criminal justice policy | 6 Credits |
| SP20062 | Qualitative social research methods | 6 Credits |
| SP20112 | Theoretical issues 1: structure and agency and other dualisms in social theory | 6 Credits |
| SP20131 | Discrimination & empowerment in social work | 12 Credits |
| SP20182 | Children and death | 5 Credits |
| SP20184 | Developing professional competence 2 | 10 Credits |
| SP20188 | Global funeral ritual and ceremony | 5 Credits |
| SP20189 | Green issues: the impact on business | 5 Credits |
| SP20191 | Legislation, constitutional change and liability | 5 Credits |
| SP20192 | Mass fatalities, disasters and pandemics | 5 Credits |
| SP20196 | Spirituality, religion and secularisation | 5 Credits |
| SP20197 | Understanding grief and bereavement | 5 Credits |
| SP20207 | Researching social change | 6 Credits |
| SP20244 | Political sociology | 6 Credits |
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Semester 2 |
| SP20003 | 'Race' & racism | 6 Credits |
| SP20005 | Power and policy: an introduction to critical policy analysis | 6 Credits |
| SP20010 | Social policy evaluation | 6 Credits |
| SP20025 | Theories & methods in social work | 6 Credits |
| SP20048 | Understanding industrial behaviour | 6 Credits |
| SP20069 | Philosophy of the social sciences | 6 Credits |
| SP20097 | Sociology of health and illness | 6 Credits |
| SP20099 | Childhood: sociological perspectives & policy issues | 6 Credits |
| SP20130 | Policy & practice in mental health | 6 Credits |
| SP20160 | Quantitative data analysis | 6 Credits |
| SP20177 | The sociology of the body | 6 Credits |
| SP20182 | Children and death | 5 Credits |
| SP20184 | Developing professional competence 2 | 10 Credits |
| SP20185 | Developing professional competence 3 | 10 Credits |
| SP20188 | Global funeral ritual and ceremony | 5 Credits |
| SP20189 | Green issues: the impact on business | 5 Credits |
| SP20191 | Legislation, constitutional change and liability | 5 Credits |
| SP20192 | Mass fatalities, disasters and pandemics | 5 Credits |
| SP20196 | Spirituality, religion and secularisation | 5 Credits |
| SP20197 | Understanding grief and bereavement | 5 Credits |
| SP20208 | International politics of development | 6 Credits |
| SP20209 | Development policy and practice | 6 Credits |
| SP20246 | Child care policy, practice, research and law 1 | 12 Credits |
| XX20187 | Sociology of sexualities | 6 Credits |
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| Level: Honours |
Semester 1 |
| SP30008 | Social policy dissertation 1 | 6 Credits |
| SP30011 | Health policies & politics | 6 Credits |
| SP30013 | Social security policy and welfare reform | 6 Credits |
| SP30022 | Organisation and management of social care services | 6 Credits |
| SP30029 | Legislation for social work practice 2 | 6 Credits |
| SP30033 | Children & families | 6 Credits |
| SP30054 | Power & commitment in organisations | 6 Credits |
| SP30057 | Sociology dissertation 1 | 6 Credits |
| SP30072 | Corporate power & the social challenge | 6 Credits |
| SP30102 | Applied social studies dissertation preparation | 6 Credits |
| SP30118 | Theoretical issues II: subjectivities & identities | 6 Credits |
| SP30129 | Sexual violence: explanations, responses & debates | 6 Credits |
| SP30132 | Principles of practice | 6 Credits |
| SP30133 | Social work with adults | 6 Credits |
| SP30161 | Sociology of death | 6 Credits |
| SP30210 | Global governance and the contemporary challenges of under-development | 6 Credits |
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Semester 2 |
| SP30009 | Social policy dissertation 2 | 12 Credits |
| SP30012 | European social policy: a comparative approach | 6 Credits |
| SP30028 | Social work - critical reflection | 18 Credits |
| SP30035 | Social work placement 2/case study | 12 Credits |
| SP30055 | Comparative industrial relations | 6 Credits |
| SP30058 | Sociology dissertation 2 | 12 Credits |
| SP30096 | Global regimes & new social movements | 6 Credits |
| SP30103 | Applied social studies dissertation | 12 Credits |
| SP30200 | Social dynamics and complex systems | 6 Credits |
| SP30211 | South Asia regional research specialism | 6 Credits |
| SP30212 | Africa regional research specialism | 6 Credits |
| SP30213 | Latin America regional research specialism | 6 Credits |
| SP30214 | South East Asia regional research specialism | 6 Credits |
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| Level: Masters |
Dissertation period |
| SP50157 | Dissertation: death and society | 30 Credits |
| SP50165 | Dissertation in international social policy | 30 Credits |
| SP50222 | International development: Masters dissertation | 30 Credits |
| SP50223 | International development: diploma dissertation | 12 Credits |
| SP50234 | Wellbeing & human development: masters dissertation | 30 Credits |
| XX50023 | Dissertation in globalisation & international policy analysis | 30 Credits |
| XX50054 | Dissertation, business & community | 30 Credits |
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Semester 1 |
| SP50075 | Comparative European social policy | 6 Credits |
| SP50123 | Business, society and states: corporate power and accountability | 6 Credits |
| SP50124 | Social research (dissertation) project 1 | 33 Credits |
| SP50134 | Globalisation 1: political sociology of globalisation | 6 Credits |
| SP50136 | Theoretical issues in sociology | 6 Credits |
| SP50139 | International policy analysis 1 | 6 Credits |
| SP50158 | Research for social work: values, methods and contexts | 6 Credits |
| SP50162 | Governing contemporary societies | 6 Credits |
| SP50163 | Issues in international social policy 1 | 12 Credits |
| SP50172 | International health policy | 6 Credits |
| SP50173 | Social policy in knowledge-based societies | 6 Credits |
| SP50176 | International policies: poverty and social exclusion | 6 Credits |
| SP50180 | Ritual and belief | 12 Credits |
| SP50216 | Economics for international development | 6 Credits |
| SP50217 | Sociology & social anthropology of development | 6 Credits |
| SP50218 | Policy & politics of developing countries | 6 Credits |
| SP50224 | International development: towards synthesis | 6 Credits |
| SP50228 | International development and poverty | 6 Credits |
| SP50230 | Wellbeing & human development 1: concepts, measurement & policy | 6 Credits |
| SP50232 | Wellbeing & human development: extended essay | 6 Credits |
| SP50242 | Wellbeing assessment in public policy and development practice | 6 Credits |
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Semester 2 |
| SP40215 | Critical issues in social development | 6 Credits |
| SP50080 | Globalisation & economic insecurity: social policy challenges | 6 Credits |
| SP50122 | Comparative research methods | 6 Credits |
| SP50125 | Social research (dissertation) project 2 | 45 Credits |
| SP50126 | Making a research presentation | 3 Credits |
| SP50127 | Preparing a research proposal | 3 Credits |
| SP50142 | Morals, markets and politics | 6 Credits |
| SP50144 | Research for policy: concepts, methods and values | 6 Credits |
| SP50152 | Ethical issues in research, policy and practice | 12 Credits |
| SP50153 | Dissertation planning | 6 Credits |
| SP50164 | Issues in international social policy 2 | 12 Credits |
| SP50171 | International family policy | 6 Credits |
| SP50174 | International policies: ageing and pensions | 6 Credits |
| SP50175 | International policies: labour markets and social protection | 6 Credits |
| SP50202 | Ecology, management & organisational performance | 6 Credits |
| SP50219 | Research skills and dissertation preparation for international development, wellbeing and policy analysis | 6 Credits |
| SP50220 | Management of development (MID) | 6 Credits |
| SP50221 | International development extended essay (MID) | 6 Credits |
| SP50225 | Globalisation 2: political economy of globalisation | 6 Credits |
| SP50226 | World politics: conflict, security & development | 6 Credits |
| SP50227 | Sustainable development livelihoods and wellbeing | 6 Credits |
| SP50229 | International policy analysis 2 | 6 Credits |
| SP50231 | Wellbeing & human development 2: development ethics | 6 Credits |
| SP50232 | Wellbeing & human development: extended essay | 6 Credits |
| SP50235 | South Asia regional research specialism | 6 Credits |
| SP50236 | Africa regional research specialism | 6 Credits |
| SP50237 | Latin America regional research specialism | 6 Credits |
| SP50238 | South East Asia regional research specialism | 6 Credits |
| SP50242 | Wellbeing assessment in public policy and development practice | 6 Credits |
| SP50243 | Wellbeing assessment research project | 12 Credits |
| SP50247 | International policies: death, dying and palliative care | 6 Credits |
| XX50159 | Globalisation & international policy analysis extended essay | 6 Credits |
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