Course Name |
Social Policy Social Work & Social Justice - Economics of Social Policy |
Course Provider |
University College Dublin |
Course Code |
SPOL20050 |
Course Type |
Lifelong Learning |
Apply To |
Course provider |
Attendance Options |
Part time, Online or Distance, Blended |
Location (Districts) |
Belfield |
Enrolment and Start Dates Comment |
TRIMESTER: Autumn |
Application Date |
2022-2023 Academic Year
Pre-Registration for Autumn 2022 will be reopening in August!
Please keep in mind that Open Learning module offerings and details are subject to change and are available on a first-come-first-serve basis. Should your preferred module be at capacity, please email us at all@ucd.ie so that we can discuss your options. |
Duration |
Autumn Trimester - September to December
MODE OF DELIVERY:Blended
Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures 20
Specified Learning Activities 30
Autonomous Student Learning 50
Total 100
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Learning is through lecture attendance and participation, course reading, completion of assignments and self-directed learning. |
Link to Course Fee |
Web Page - Click Here |
Eligibility |
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Learning Requirements:
none
Learning Exclusions:
none
Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module. |
Course Content |
Expand+SPOL20050 Economics of Social Policy
Academic Year 2022/2023
This course is about the relationship between economics and social policy. It introduces students to the basic principles of economics, and to how the framework derived from them can be...
Hide-SPOL20050 Economics of Social Policy
Academic Year 2022/2023
This course is about the relationship between economics and social policy. It introduces students to the basic principles of economics, and to how the framework derived from them can be applied to the analysis of social justice, the welfare state, and areas of social policy such as employment, education, health, housing and transport.
Learning Outcomes:
On completion of this module students should be able to:
1. Grasp core basic economic principles
2. Understand the contribution economics can make to social policy
3. Be able to apply an economic perspective to some substantive areas of social policy, such as the labour market, income distribution, education, health and housing.
Indicative Module Content:
The module is delivered through a series of online lectures, discussion classes and presentations which are structured to cover: the key 'concepts' for the course (markets, equity and efficiency); the key 'contexts' for the course (including the economic climate, the welfare state, taxation and international rules and agreements); and key 'applications' for the course (Healthcare, Education, Housing, Poverty, Inequality, Income Maintenance, Transport).
Full details are available on the course outline.
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Number of Credits |
5 |
Careers or Further Progression |
Open Learning is one of our most flexible pathways for entering into UCD undergraduate study. With 12 UCD undergraduate programmes, learners are able to accumulate 30 credits towards a NFQ Level 7 Certificate in Open Learning at their own pace from a variety of undergraduate modules. We have a dedicated team ready to support you in planning your unique learning journey, contact us via: all@ucd.ie. |
Course Web Page |
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