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Social Policy | 2020
Overview
Social policy is the study of the welfare state and welfare theory. It is concerned with actions by government, civil society, the private sector, families and communities to tackle social problems and work towards a more just and equal society. Drawing on other social sciences, including Sociology, Economics and Political Science, this major explores how social policies are developed, influenced, implemented, and evaluated. Students are introduced to the fundamental theories and concepts necessary for analysing social policies and focus on substantive areas of policy including housing, health, education, welfare and the personal social services, in Australia and internationally.
Subjects Required for Major Study
A major in Social Policy requires the successful completion of at least 48 credit points of subjects in accordance with the table below.
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 2 | |||
| Autumn Session | |||
| SOWK237 | Social Work and the Law | 6 | Autumn |
| Spring Session | |||
| HAS 234 | Research Methods in the Social Sciences | 6 | Spring |
| SOWK234 | Welfare State and Human Services | 6 | Spring |
| And one of the following: | |||
| POL 150 | Government, Power and Political Systems | 6 | Autumn |
| ECON102 | Economics and Society | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| Year 3 | |||
| Autumn Session | |||
| HAS 356 | Comparative Social Policy | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| Spring Session | |||
| HAS 347 | Social Sciences Project | 6 | Spring |
| And two of the following: | |||
| GEOG336 | Qualitative Research Design for Social Scientists | 6 | Autumn |
| HAS 346 | Social Advocacy | 6 | Autumn |
| SOC 328 | Sociology Capstone | 6 | Spring |
| SOWK340 | Fields of Practice: Health, Aging and Disability | 6 | Spring |
For information regarding timetables, tutorials, and classes please the visit the Timetables and Classes page.
Entry Requirements and Credit Arrangements
Information on academic and English language requirements, as well as eligibility for credit for prior learning, is available from the Course Finder.
Other Information
For further information please email: askuow@uow.edu.au