Social Policy

This unit is expiring
The expiry date of this unit is 31/07/2026.

Overview

Framework:
Access to HE
Level:
Level 3
Unit No:
QU026373
Credits:
6
Guided learning hours:
Not available

Qualification Grading Type

Graded

Grade Descriptors

  • GD1-Understanding the subject
  • GD2-Application of knowledge
  • GD7-Quality

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Understand  'social policy' within the UK.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1

    Explain the term 'social policy'.

  • 1.2

    Explain the role of 'social policy'.

  • 1.3

    Discuss the role of national and local government in relation to social policy.

2

Understand current social welfare issues in the UK.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1

    Discuss a range of current social welfare issues in the UK.

  • 2.2

    Using graphical information related to social welfare issues, explain variations in numbers with respect to at least three Protected Characteristics as defined within equality legislation.

3

Understand recent developments in areas of social policy.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1

    Critically evaluate a recent change in an area of social policy.

4

Understand Government policy relating to social welfare issues.

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1

    Evaluate Government policy relating to at least two current social welfare issues.

  • 4.2

    Explain the aims of the policy with respect to people with Protected Characteristics as defined by equality legislation.