Social Policy, School of Applied Social Science, University of Brighton, summer open day, June 2014

Social Policy

“As a discipline, Social Policy involves the study of

wellbeing, the social relations necessary for

wellbeing, and the systems by which wellbeing might

be promoted”

Poverty and Hunger

Housing and wealth

Inequality: Is this fair?

Who pays for it all?

Who pays for it all?

Social Policy: Key concepts

Social Justice

Welfare

Citizenship

InequalityHomelessness

Globalisation

Health

Democr

acy

Poverty

Education

Care

Markets

Social Policy Courses

Politics and Social Policy BA (Hons)

Criminology and Social Policy BA (Hons)

Sociology and Social Policy BA (Hons)

New in 2015!Social Policy and Practice BSc (Hons)

BSc (Hons) Social Policy and Practice

New for 2

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How about careers?Studying social policy prepares you for a wide range of employment opportunities in the public and community sectors including public services, social research, non governmental organisations, youth work, health and social care service management, advice work and housing management.

What is it?An exciting new degree that builds on Social Policy theory and knowledge, is concerned with social justice, welfare and inequalities and includes a strong practice element through placements in public and community organisations to prepare you for employment

What will you study?

Year 1 Social Policy and Social Welfare

Social Policy: Needs and Problems

Year 1• Module option from the

social sciences

• Preparing for practice

Year 1 Contemporary social

inequalities Introduction to social

science research

Year 2 History and Social Policy Social Justice, Welfare and

Wellbeing

Year 2

Placement 1

Year 2

Researching social and Cultural Life

Year 3 Choose from:• Policy analysis, or Global Social

policy, or Health, Politics and Marketisation

• Care Ethics and Social Policy, or Critical Addiction Studies or Transport, Mobility and Social Exclusion

Year 3

Placement 2

Leadership, Management and Governance

Year 3

Dissertation

Final thought....A Think about and understand the world as it is

B Dream about the kind of world you would like to live in

Plan how to get from A to B.

Social Policy can help you on that journey