Social Policy Core Modules (SPJ2)

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1 - Demonstrate a broad understanding of the social sciences and their multidisciplinary nature
2 - Demonstrate in-depth understanding of their chosen subject and pathway.
3 - Synthesise, evaluate, interpret and report theories and evidence in an open, analytical and critical manner
4 - Apply their knowledge to find evidence-based, ethical and creative solutions to social and environmental issues
5 - Use appropriate research methods to develop and answer research questions.
6 - Communicate effectively using written and oral methods.
7 - Work effectively and responsibly, using professional techniques, tools and technologies, as an individual and in teams.
8 - Demonstrate an awareness of principles of ethical practice in the social sciences.
Module ID Module Title Trimester Credits
Stage 2 Core Modules
     
SPOL20050 Economics of Social Policy Autumn 5
SPOL20210 Investigating Social Services Autumn 5
SPOL20260 Social Protection: Security, Work and Poverty Spring 5
Stage 2 Core Modules
     
Stage 2 Options - Subject / Streams
     
Human & Organisational (with Social Policy)
Stage 2 Options - Subject / Streams
     
Stage 3 Core Modules
     
SPOL30010 Policy-making, Implementation & Evaluation Autumn 5
SPOL38280 Social Policy Capstone Essay Spring 10
Stage 3 Core Modules
     
Stage 3 Options - Subject / Streams
     
Human & Organisational (with Social Policy)
Stage 3 Options - Subject / Streams
     
Stage 4 Core Modules
     
SPOL30010 Policy-making, Implementation & Evaluation Autumn 5
SPOL38280 Social Policy Capstone Essay Spring 10
Stage 4 Core Modules
     
Stage 4 Options - Subject / Streams
     
Human & Organisational (with Social Policy)
Stage 4 Options - Subject / Streams
     
See the UCD Assessment website for further details

Module Weighting Info  
  Award GPA
Programme Module Weightings Rule Description Description >= <=
BHSOC001 Stage 3 - 50.00%
Stage 2 - 50.00%
Standard Honours Award First Class Honours

3.68

4.20

Second Class Honours, Grade 1

3.08

3.67

Second Class Honours, Grade 2

2.48

3.07

Pass

2.00

2.47


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