Modules

Study Skills - This module is designed to encourage students to apply study skills to the subject areas through an integrated practical and theoretical approach. Students will be able to grasp the relevancy of study skills through practically applying them in class. Students develop structured and reasoned lines of argument and judgements. Guided independent study is a necessary feature of the module and students will be supported with a range of texts and resources designed to reinforce understanding and the development of key skills. The emphasis on transferable skills throughout the module will enable students to become independent, active and reflective learners. Social Care Practice - This module aims to introduce students to key ideas about social care practice. Key models of practice and values will be explored in order to equip students with the knowledge to meet level 3 requirements. The focus on culturally competent practice and service user led provision will help students to understand the needs for practice that recognises a range of needs and is able to respond to individuals living within the community. The assessment strategy is designed to measure academic knowledge and communication skills with an explicit relationship between the lectures, seminars, learning outcomes and assessments. Introduction to Sociology - The module aims to provide students with a firm grounding in sociological substantive and factual knowledge, help build interpretive capacity, and encourage the development of evaluative thought. Students will also be encouraged to develop a range of allied transferable skills. Teaching will include formal delivery of material via lectures, supported by online materials, alongside seminars, for which students will be expected prepare and in which they will be expected to actively participate. Tutorials will give students the opportunity to speak one-to-one to members of the teaching team to discuss any issues, questions or queries they have pertaining to aspects of their learning and development. Understanding Social Policy - This module aims to introduce students to key ideas in social policy. The focus on the British experience of welfare services is designed to encourage students to examine welfare provision from different perspectives, use theory to explain social change and critically assess existing institutions such as the NHS, benefits and housing systems. Lectures include topics such as; meeting needs and the different welfare providers, introduction to social divisions; researching race/ethnicity in the media, political and ideological influence on policy, the feminist perspective (worker, wife, mother, carer), disability and education, poverty in the UK, tax and benefits, the winners and losers. Understanding Criminology - The module introduces fundamental questions in criminology: What is crime? What causes crime? How does crime and criminal justice affect us? How should we best respond to criminal behaviour? In addressing these questions, key concepts will be explored. Each student will have the opportunity to choose a particular type of crime or deviance, then apply the various fundamental questions raised by the module week by week. The case studies will help students apply concepts to contemporary issues. Students will have the opportunity to consider different policy and practice solutions for criminal justice ‘industry’. Introduction to Counselling Skills and Citizenship - This module introduces you to basic counselling skills and the skills and qualities required to be an effective citizen. The assessment strategy will prepare students for interview for admission to undergraduate Counselling and Psychotherapy programmes. The assignment is a personal learning statement which will require students to make their own learning plan for the future.