| Course Name |
Social Policy Social Work & Social Justice - Social Policy Social Justice & the Environment |
| Course Provider |
University College Dublin |
| Course Code |
SPOL30220 |
| Course Type |
Lifelong Learning |
| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Part time |
| Location (Districts) |
Belfield |
| Enrolment and Start Dates Comment |
TRIMESTER: Spring |
| 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 |
Spring Trimester - January to May
MODE OF DELIVERY:Face-to-Face
Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures 22
Specified Learning Activities 40
Autonomous Student Learning 38
Total 100
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Lectures; active/task based learning. |
| Link to Course Fee |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Eligibility |
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Not applicable to this module.
Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module. |
| Course Content |
Expand+SPOL30220 Social Policy, Social Justice and the Environment
Academic Year 2022/2023
This module examines the economic, social and environmental challenges facing communities and households. Environmental issues include those associated with clima...
Hide-SPOL30220 Social Policy, Social Justice and the Environment
Academic Year 2022/2023
This module examines the economic, social and environmental challenges facing communities and households. Environmental issues include those associated with climate change but also other environmental problems (e.g. air and water pollution, flooding and drought, storm damage, biodiversity loss). Questions of environmental justice are explored. This includes examining the extent to which enviromental costs and burdens are experienced by different groups. The module is particularly concerned with examing and addressing the needs of the most vulnerable groups in society, such as those on low incomes, those with a disability and/certain ethnic minorities. The module explores a range of responses to social and environmental 'risks'. Much of the module focuses on developing more sustainable communities through a0 housing, planning and land use; b) transport; c) employment; d) health; and e) education. The assignment for the module enables students to learn more about their own community and its sustainability by writing a profile of the area.
NB: THIS MODULE MAY ONLY BE AVAILABLE EVERY SECOND YEAR.
Learning Outcomes:
On completion of this module students should be able to: critically analyse the key concepts including sustainable communities; critique various responses to climate change and other environmental responses; assess the extent to which principles of sustainable development are reflected in Irish social policies and practices; demonstrate an understanding of different models of sustainable communities; and demonstrate skills in community profiling.
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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 |
Web Page - Click Here |
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