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Department of Social & Policy Sciences
Unit Index 2008/09

Below is a list of units offered by the Department of Social & Policy Sciences in 2008/09. 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
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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
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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
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Level: Intermediate


Academic Year

SP20067 Placement 60 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
SP20062 Qualitative social research methods 6 Credits
SP20069 Philosophy of the social sciences 6 Credits
SP20131 Discrimination & empowerment in social work 12 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
SP20023 Child care research, policy & practice 6 Credits
SP20024 Legislation for social work practice 1 6 Credits
SP20025 Theories & methods in social work 6 Credits
SP20048 Understanding industrial behaviour 6 Credits
SP20050 Sociology of criminal justice policy 6 Credits
SP20097 Sociology of health and illness 6 Credits
SP20099 Childhood: sociological perspectives & policy issues 6 Credits
SP20112 Structure and agency and other dualisms in social theory 6 Credits
SP20130 Policy & practice in mental health 6 Credits
SP20160 Quantitative data analysis 6 Credits
SP20177 The sociology of the body 6 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
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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
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Level: Masters


Dissertation period

SP50157 Dissertation: death and society 30 Credits
SP50165 Dissertation in international social policy 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
SP50146 The social context of death and dying 12 Credits
SP50147 Research issues 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
SP50171 International family policy 6 Credits
SP50172 International health policy 6 Credits
SP50173 Social policy in knowledge-based societies 6 Credits
SP50180 Ritual and belief 12 Credits
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Semester 2

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
SP50135 Well-being, welfare regimes & social policy: a global perspective 6 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
SP50154 Death and the Arts 6 Credits
SP50164 Issues in international social policy 2 12 Credits
SP50170 Social policy in Asia 6 Credits
SP50174 International policies: ageing and pensions 6 Credits
SP50175 International policies: labour markets and social protection 6 Credits
SP50176 International policies: poverty and social exclusion 6 Credits
XX50159 Globalisation & international policy analysis extended essay 6 Credits
XX50188 Dying and mourning in social science and art 12 Credits
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