| Course Name |
Social Policy Social Work & Social Justice - Analysing Health & Social Care Policy |
| Course Provider |
University College Dublin |
| Course Code |
SPOL38200 |
| Course Type |
Lifelong Learning |
| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Part time, Online or Distance |
| 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: Online.
Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures 22
Tutorial 2
Total 24
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Primarily through lectures, but tutorial sessions will provide students with the opportunity to work on individual tasks, relating to the assignments. |
| 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+SPOL38200 Analys Health & Soc Care Pol
Academic Year 2022/2023
This course is designed for students who would like to explore and examine various themes in health and social care systems with a particular focus on policy, organisations, technolog...
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Academic Year 2022/2023
This course is designed for students who would like to explore and examine various themes in health and social care systems with a particular focus on policy, organisations, technology and culture. It aims to introduce the students to the workings of the health and social care systems in different societies, while providing a strong background in the analytical frameworks of comparative social policy.
The module deals with questions such as the following:
- How are our health and social care systems organised?
- How can we assess our health and social care systems?
- What are the key trends/issues that are being addressed in this and other countries?
- What are the unique nature and features of health and social care policy?
- To what extent are our care systems influeced by policy, organisations, technology and culture?
Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this module, students should be able to:
1. Acquire insights into structure of health and social care systems in several industrially advanced economies;
2. Understand key trends/issues in health and social care services and policy, nationally and internationally;
3. Analyse health and social care policy and services; and
4. Foster a critical awareness of research into health and social care organisations, culture and technology.
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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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