Social Policy MSocSci

Year 1 In your first year you will study a variety of modules designed to give you a basic grounding in different aspects of your chosen course of study. The number of modules you select from the following list will depend on your chosen degree scheme. Remaining modules to make up your 120 credits may be chosen from modules offered by the School and other departments. (Modules are 20 credits unless otherwise stated). Doing Social Research or Sgiliau Ymchwil* Introduction to Health & Welfare Issues or Materion Iechyd a Lles* Understanding Society or Cymdeithaseg a’r Byd Cyfoes* Introduction to Criminology & Criminal Justice or Cyflwyniad i Drosedd a Chyfiawnder* Social Science Perspectives Plus 20 credits from either: Study Skills for the Social Sciences A module outside the School Year 2 At level 2 you will continue the study of core subjects related to your discipline, begin your dissertation study and select a limited number of options. Personal Social Services or Gwasanaethau Cymdeithasol Personol* Poverty & Social Exclusion Methods of Social Research Dissertation or Traethawd Hir* History of Social Policy The remaining credits to be taken elsewhere in the School. Year 3 You will complete your degree with a more detailed study of core areas, select optional areas and complete your dissertation. Dissertation Politics of Welfare Issues in Housing The remaining credits to be taken elsewhere in the School. Year 4 The Research Process Key Issues in Social Policy Applied Social Research or Ymchwil Cymdeithasol Gymhwysol* Key Issues in International Social Work Policy Research & Evaluation