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Course Description
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Course Name
Understanding Social Policy
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Host University
University of Stirling
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Location
Stirling, Scotland
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Area of Study
Sociology
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Course Level Recommendations
Upper
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SCQF Credits
20 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits5
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units7
Hours & Credits
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Overview
The module will introduce students to an understanding of social policy and social welfare in contemporaryBritain. It will equip students with conceptual frameworks and an understanding of the different ideologicalperspectives for the analysis of social policy. Some of the key issues in contemporary social welfare will behighlighted and provision in other countries will be discussed.
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