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School of Social, Historical and Political StudiesBA(Hons) Social Policy with Foundation YearCourse Guide

2017-18September

About this guide

This is your course guide. It provides the basic but fundamental information about your course of study. Thisguide is yours for the duration of the course, we don’t re-issue it annually and if any information containedwithin were to change then we will write to you to explain so.

In particular, if any important aspects relating to your modules were to change then we will inform you inaccordance with the Code of Practice for the Management of Changes to Modules and Courses. The teachingand support teams which you will get to know over time will refer to this guide – it will be useful to you andwe advise you to make good use of it throughout your studies.

The Course Guide should be read in conjunction with the more general sources of information which relate toall students at the University. The Student Handbook is a very detailed reference point for all issues relating toyour studies which aren’t specific to just your particular course. You might also want to refer to the StudentCharter; the University’s Policies and Regulations and the University Assessment Handbook documents whichwill provide you with all of the information that we think you will need for your period of study here.

If you need additional information, or you simply want to discuss elements of any of these documents or otheraspects of your course, find that there is something you need to know, please contact your Faculty StudentServices:

Faculty Student Services

We can help with the administration and organisation of your time at University – from enrolment andmodule registration, tuition fee enquiries, attendance support, course management and lifecycle queries,extenuating circumstances, leave of absence, transfers and changes, assignment submission, SAMsappointments, assessment and result queries, right through to Graduation.

You can also come and talk to us for impartial advice and support if things are starting to go wrong and you’renot sure who else to talk to. The main thing to remember is that you are not alone. We see large numbers ofstudents over the course of a year on a variety of issues, so please don’t be afraid to approach us.

We are here to ensure that your transition into Higher Education is as smooth as possible. Normal officeopening hours are Monday-Friday 08:45-17:00.

You can contact us through the e:vision help desk, by phone or in person or by e-mail:

Faculty of SocialSciences

The Lord Paul Swraj Building MU 202 (01902) 321789(01902) 321515

[email protected]

Help and Advice is alsoavailable from StudentSupport & Wellbeing…

Contact us at the Alan TuringBuilding MI 001 for all enquiries andreferrals… Services operate at allcampuses by appointment.

(01902) 321074(01902) 321070

[email protected]@wlv.ac.uk

Welcome from the Course Leader

On behalf of the teaching and support teams from BA(Hons) Social Policy with Foundation Year course, Iwould like to extend to you a very warm welcome to the University of Wolverhampton, and in particular yourcampus.

My name is Steve Iafrati and I am the course leader for your BA(Hons) Social Policy with Foundation Yearcourse and alongside your personal tutor, will be your main point of contact over the duration of your studies.My contact details are below – please don’t hesitate to get in touch if you need any support or guidance.

The successes which you will achieve whilst at the University are based upon a partnership between theexpertise and support from the staff here and the effort you put into learning. We welcome students who are

eager to think for themselves, to take control of their own learning and who are ready to get involved indeveloping the skills required in a highly competitive job market. Make the most of the wide range ofopportunities available to you.

Studying at University can be difficult, and for many of you the transition into University life will bechallenging. However we will support you throughout your course, particularly whilst you develop into anindependent learner over the course of your first year with us.

We believe it is important that you are encouraged to make your own contribution to the effective operationand development of your chosen course. We hope that you might consider acting as a Course Representativeduring some of your time with us to help the University continue to improve your experience.

I would like to wish you every success with your studies. We look forward to working with you and hope thatyou enjoy your time with us.

Steve Iafrati

Course Management and Staff Involvement

RoleRole NameName SpecialismSpecialism eMaileMail Tel. Ext.Tel. Ext. RoomRoom

Head of Department Dr Clare Williams [email protected] 3426 MH212

Course Leader Dr Steve Iafrati [email protected] 3471 MH214

Educational Aims of the Course

Social Policy is the study of ways in which government, charities, and even businesses meet our welfareneeds that we cannot meet ourselves. Including areas such as health, housing, education, benefits and muchmore, Social Policy at the University of Wolverhampton covers topics that are important in today’s society,economy and politics.

As well as learning about why Britain has a welfare state, studying Social Policy involves looking atcontemporary policies, the way welfare and services are delivered and ask questions about how this ischanging. Over the last twenty years, Social Policy has been a key focus for local and national governments aswell as increasing welfare provision coming from charities and private business. It is clear that this focus isset to remain for the foreseeable future.

Social Policy at the University of Wolverhampton is taught in a lively and engaging manner with plenty ofopportunities for discussion, debate and questions. In addition to lectures and seminars, the course includesfield trips and visiting speakers from a range of organisations. There is also a high level of staff support, withall teaching staff being available in their offices for students to visit every week and dedicated support foressay writing. Our teaching is informed by the extensive local research we carry out and is delivered througha diverse range of methods including lectures, seminars, workshops, guest speakers, tutorials and quizzes.

Graduating with a degree in Social Policy opens up a wide range of opportunities. For those looking for a job,our graduates are working in a diverse range of settings including housing, social care, immigration andnumerous voluntary sector organisations. Employers are happy to take on Social Policy graduates as itshows you can understand policy development and the ways in which it works; these are valuable skills. Tofurther enhance students’ employability, the course includes opportunities for students to formally volunteeras well as having yearlong placement modules at level five.

For those wanting to study in more depth after graduating, many of our graduates progress on to postgraduatecourses, such as masters programmes. This includes occupational courses such as Social Work as well asother courses studying areas such housing, international development, health and much more.

What makes this programme distinctive?

The course offers students an opportunity to examine a diverse range of interconnected topics within SocialPolicy that relate to contemporary economic, social and political factors. The course is distinctive in allowingstudents to study Social Policy as a specialist route and has a distinctive combination of modules.

You can develop the skills and knowledge that you need to study at undergraduate level, building on yourstrengths and working on your weaknesses, so that you can feel confident that by the end you are ready tocommence a degree course, and to apply the skills to undertake the directed and independent learning whichwill help you to achieve your potential. This will allow you to embark on Level 4 study in an appropriateundergraduate discipline or combined award, confident that you have developed the skills and chosen themost relevant subject area(s) to specialise in, which will allow you to perform strongly at degree level andenhance your career aims.

Course Structure

September (Full-Time)September (Full-Time)

Part time students study alongside full time students. However, they do not study more than 80 credits in eachacademic calendar year.

ModuleModule TitleTitle CreditsCredits PeriodPeriod TypeType Module LeaderModule Leader

3GK003 Academic Skills 20 SEM1 Core Sally Bartholomew

3GK005 Critical Thinking 20 SEM1 Core Jodie Withers

3GK007 Wolverhampton and its People 20 SEM1 Core Penny Welch

3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and PersonalDevelopment

20 SEM2 Core Jodie Withers

3GK006 Extended Project 20 SEM2 Core Sally Bartholomew

3GK008 Culture and Nationality in Conflict 20 SEM2 Core M. Walsh

4SA007 The Development of the Welfare State: 1945-2010 20 SEM1 Core Clare Williams

4PO003 Introduction to British Politics 20 SEM1 Core Christopher Norton

Group 3 | Min Value: 20 | Max Value: 20Group 3 | Min Value: 20 | Max Value: 20

4CJ003 Thinking About Crime 20 SEM1 CoreOption

Kate Williams

4SL005 The Sociological Imagination 20 SEM1 CoreOption

Pauline Anderson

4SA008 Contemporary Social Policy 20 SEM2 Core Clare Williams


4SL010 The Media and the Manufacture of Deviance 20 SEM2 CoreOption

Shirin Housee

4SL011 Volunteering in the Community 20 SEM2 CoreOption

Pauline Anderson

4PO006 Contemporary Capitalism 20 SEM2 CoreOption

Martin Dangerfield

4EC002 Macroeconomic Principles 20 SEM2 CoreOption

Chiara Paola Donegani

4CJ002 Criminal Justice 20 SEM2 CoreOption

Jennifer Hulme

4GK006 Success in Higher Education 20 SEM2 CoreOption

Jodie Withers

4WL003 Elementary Language 20 SEM2 CoreOption

Jose Manuel Martinez

5SA007 Paying for Welfare 20 SEM1 Core Steve Iafrati

5SA014 Families, Children and the State 20 SEM1 Core Clare Williams

5SA009 Communities in Social Policy 20 SEM2 Core Steve Iafrati

5SL007 Doing Quantitative Research 20 SEM2 Core Sam Pryke

Registration Group Rule:Registration Group Rule: Select a minimum of 40 credits and a maximum of 40 credits from the linked (*) groups.

* Group 5 | Min Value: 0 | Max Value: 20Group 5 | Min Value: 0 | Max Value: 20

5CJ006 Punishment and Society 20 SEM1 CoreOption

David Cox

5PO006 Contemporary Britain 20 SEM1 CoreOption

Michael Cunningham

5SL001 Racism, Diversity and difference in the BritishContext

20 SEM1 CoreOption

Shirin Housee

5WL002 Elementary Language 20 SEM1 CoreOption

Jose Manuel Martinez


5SL008 Volunteering in Action 20 SEM2 CoreOption

Clare Williams

5LW016 Housing and Welfare Law 20 SEM2 CoreOption

Christopher Busst

5CJ009 Victims and Offenders 20 SEM2 CoreOption

Michelle Hammond


5SA013 Social Science Placement 40 YEAR CoreOption

Clare Williams

6SL012 Qualitative Research Methods 20 SEM1 Core Marion West

6SA004 Independent Project Social Policy 20 SEM2 Core Clare Williams


6SA003 Approaches to Poverty and Social Exclusion 20 SEM1 CoreOption

Steve Iafrati

6SA004 Independent Project Social Policy 20 SEM1 CoreOption

Clare Williams


6CJ006 Controlling Crime 20 SEM1 CoreOption

Neil Olley

6SL008 Globalisation: Struggles and Resistance 20 SEM1 CoreOption

Penny Welch


6SL011 The Sociology of Migration 20 SEM2 CoreOption

Sam Pryke

6CJ002 Prisons and Prisoners 20 SEM2 CoreOption

David Cox

6LW043 Nationality, Immigration and Asylum 20 SEM2 CoreOption

Matilde Ventrella


6SA001 Participation and Policy 20 SEM2 CoreOption

Steve Iafrati

6SA008 Social Policy of Work and Labour Markets 20 SEM2 CoreOption

Steve Iafrati

Course Learning Outcomes

Learning OutcomeLearning Outcome Contributing ModulesContributing Modules

Foundation Year Course Learning Outcome 1Foundation Year Course Learning Outcome 1(UCCLO1)(UCCLO1)

"Have factual, procedural and theoreticalknowledge and understanding of a subject or fieldof work to complete tasks and address problemsthat while well-defined, may be complex and non-routine."

3GK003 Academic Skills3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development3GK005 Critical Thinking3GK007 Wolverhampton and its People3GK008 Culture and Nationality in Conflict3MG001 Introduction to Management


3GK003 Academic Skills3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development

Can interpret and evaluate relevant informationand ideas

3GK005 Critical Thinking3GK007 Wolverhampton and its People3GK008 Culture and Nationality in Conflict3MG001 Introduction to Management


Are aware of the nature of the area of study orwork



Are aware of different perspectives orapproaches within the area of study or work.


CertHE Course Learning Outcome 1 CertHE Course Learning Outcome 1 (CHECLO1)(CHECLO1)

"Demonstrate knowledge of the underlyingconcepts and principles associated with yourarea(s) of study, and an ability to evaluate andinterpret these within the context of that area ofstudy"

4SA007 The Development of the Welfare State: 1945-20104SA008 Contemporary Social Policy4SL010 The Media and the Manufacture of Deviance


"Demonstrate an ability to present, evaluate andinterpret qualitative and quantitative data, inorder to develop lines of argument and makesound judgements in accordance with basictheories and concepts of your subject(s) of study."

4CJ002 Criminal Justice4CJ003 Thinking About Crime4EC002 Macroeconomic Principles4GK010 Contemporary Capitalism4SA007 The Development of the Welfare State: 1945-20104SA008 Contemporary Social Policy4SL010 The Media and the Manufacture of Deviance


Evaluate the appropriateness of differentapproaches to solving problems related to yourarea(s) of study and/or work

4CJ002 Criminal Justice4CJ003 Thinking About Crime4EC002 Macroeconomic Principles4SA007 The Development of the Welfare State: 1945-20104SA008 Contemporary Social Policy4SL005 The Sociological Imagination4SL010 The Media and the Manufacture of Deviance4SL011 Volunteering in the Community


"Communicate the results of your study/workaccurately and reliably, and with structured andcoherent arguments"

4CJ002 Criminal Justice4CJ003 Thinking About Crime4EC002 Macroeconomic Principles4GK006 Success in Higher Education4GK010 Contemporary Capitalism4PO003 Introduction to British Politics4SA007 The Development of the Welfare State: 1945-20104SA008 Contemporary Social Policy4SL005 The Sociological Imagination4SL010 The Media and the Manufacture of Deviance4SL011 Volunteering in the Community


Demonstrate the qualities and transferable skillsnecessary for employment requiring the exerciseof some personal responsibility

4GK006 Success in Higher Education4SL011 Volunteering in the Community

DipHE Course Learning Outcome 1 DipHE Course Learning Outcome 1 (DHECLO1)(DHECLO1)

"Demonstrate knowledge and criticalunderstanding of the well-established principlesof your area(s) of study, and of the way in whichthose principles have developed with anunderstanding of the limits of your knowledge,

5LW016 Housing and Welfare Law5SA007 Paying for Welfare5SA009 Communities in Social Policy5SA014 Families, Children and the State

and how this influences analyses andinterpretations based on that knowledge."


"Demonstrate the ability to apply underlyingconcepts and principles outside the context inwhich they were first studied, including, whereappropriate, the application of those principles inan employment context"

5PO006 Contemporary Britain5SA007 Paying for Welfare5SA009 Communities in Social Policy5SA014 Families, Children and the State


"Demonstrate knowledge of the main methods ofenquiry in the subject(s) relevant to the namedaward, and ability to evaluate critically theappropriateness of different approaches tosolving problems in the field of study"

5CJ006 Punishment and Society5CJ009 Victims and Offenders5LW016 Housing and Welfare Law5PO006 Contemporary Britain5SA007 Paying for Welfare5SA009 Communities in Social Policy5SA014 Families, Children and the State5SL001 Racism, Diversity and difference in the British Context5SL007 Doing Quantitative Research


"Use a range of established techniques to initiateand undertake critical analysis of information,and to propose solutions to problems arising fromthat analysis"

5CJ006 Punishment and Society5CJ009 Victims and Offenders5LW016 Housing and Welfare Law5LW022 Supervised Placement Year5PO006 Contemporary Britain5SA007 Paying for Welfare5SA009 Communities in Social Policy5SA013 Social Science Placement5SA014 Families, Children and the State5SL001 Racism, Diversity and difference in the British Context5SL007 Doing Quantitative Research


"Effectively communicate information, argumentsand analysis in a variety of forms to specialist andnon-specialist audiences, and deploy keytechniques of the discipline effectively"

5CJ006 Punishment and Society5CJ009 Victims and Offenders5LW016 Housing and Welfare Law5PO006 Contemporary Britain5SA007 Paying for Welfare5SA009 Communities in Social Policy5SA013 Social Science Placement5SA014 Families, Children and the State5SL001 Racism, Diversity and difference in the British Context5SL007 Doing Quantitative Research5SL008 Volunteering in Action


"Demonstrate the qualities and transferable skillsnecessary for employment, requiring the exerciseof personal responsibility and decision-makingand undertake further training, developingexisting skills and acquire new competences thatwill enable them to assume significantresponsibility within organisations."

5LW022 Supervised Placement Year5SA013 Social Science Placement5SL008 Volunteering in Action5WL002 Elementary Language

Ordinary Degree Course Learning Outcome 1Ordinary Degree Course Learning Outcome 1(ORDCLO1)(ORDCLO1)

"Be able to reflect on and understand social,political and cultural diversity."

6CJ002 Prisons and Prisoners6CJ006 Controlling Crime6LW043 Nationality, Immigration and Asylum6SA001 Participation and Policy6SA003 Approaches to Poverty and Social Exclusion6SA004 Independent Project Social Policy6SA005 Policy-Making in Britain6SA008 Social Policy of Work and Labour Markets6SL008 Globalisation: Struggles and Resistance6SL011 The Sociology of Migration6SL012 Qualitative Research Methods

Ordinary Degree Course Learning Outcome 2Ordinary Degree Course Learning Outcome 2 6CJ006 Controlling Crime

(ORDCLO2)(ORDCLO2)

" Demonstrate knowledge of Social Policy studied,including familiarity with its institutions andprocedures and an understanding of how socialpolicy fits together and operates"

6LW043 Nationality, Immigration and Asylum6SA001 Participation and Policy6SA003 Approaches to Poverty and Social Exclusion6SA004 Independent Project Social Policy6SA005 Policy-Making in Britain6SA008 Social Policy of Work and Labour Markets6SL008 Globalisation: Struggles and Resistance6SL011 The Sociology of Migration6SL012 Qualitative Research Methods


Be able to apply a critical approach to methods ofenquiry and evaluation in a social policy context

6CJ002 Prisons and Prisoners6CJ006 Controlling Crime6SA001 Participation and Policy6SA003 Approaches to Poverty and Social Exclusion6SA004 Independent Project Social Policy6SA005 Policy-Making in Britain6SA008 Social Policy of Work and Labour Markets6SL008 Globalisation: Struggles and Resistance6SL011 The Sociology of Migration6SL012 Qualitative Research Methods


Be able to evaluate social policies

6SA001 Participation and Policy6SA003 Approaches to Poverty and Social Exclusion6SA004 Independent Project Social Policy6SA005 Policy-Making in Britain6SA008 Social Policy of Work and Labour Markets6SL012 Qualitative Research Methods


Be able to apply social policy theories to analysesocial needs and policy outcomes

6SA004 Independent Project Social Policy6SA008 Social Policy of Work and Labour Markets6SL012 Qualitative Research Methods

Honours Degree Course Learning Outcome 1Honours Degree Course Learning Outcome 1(DEGCLO1)(DEGCLO1)

"Reflect on and understand social, political andcultural diversity."

6CJ002 Prisons and Prisoners6CJ006 Controlling Crime6LW043 Nationality, Immigration and Asylum6SA001 Participation and Policy6SA003 Approaches to Poverty and Social Exclusion6SA004 Independent Project Social Policy6SA005 Policy-Making in Britain6SA008 Social Policy of Work and Labour Markets6SL008 Globalisation: Struggles and Resistance6SL011 The Sociology of Migration6SL012 Qualitative Research Methods


"Demonstrate knowledge of Social Policy studied,including familiarity with its institutions andprocedures and an understanding of how law fitstogether and operates in comparablejurisdictions"

6CJ006 Controlling Crime6LW043 Nationality, Immigration and Asylum6SA001 Participation and Policy6SA003 Approaches to Poverty and Social Exclusion6SA004 Independent Project Social Policy6SA005 Policy-Making in Britain6SA008 Social Policy of Work and Labour Markets6SL008 Globalisation: Struggles and Resistance6SL011 The Sociology of Migration6SL012 Qualitative Research Methods


Be able to apply a critical approach to methods ofenquiry and evaluation in a social policy context

6CJ002 Prisons and Prisoners6CJ006 Controlling Crime6SA001 Participation and Policy6SA003 Approaches to Poverty and Social Exclusion6SA004 Independent Project Social Policy6SA005 Policy-Making in Britain6SA008 Social Policy of Work and Labour Markets6SL008 Globalisation: Struggles and Resistance6SL011 The Sociology of Migration6SL012 Qualitative Research Methods


Be able to evaluate social policies bothindependently and in relation to social policytaught specifically in other modules.

6SA001 Participation and Policy6SA003 Approaches to Poverty and Social Exclusion6SA004 Independent Project Social Policy6SA005 Policy-Making in Britain6SA008 Social Policy of Work and Labour Markets6SL012 Qualitative Research Methods


Be able to act independently in planning andmanaging tasks with limited guidance in areaswhich they have studied and will be able todemonstrate proficiency in the use of ICT andengage with blended and technology supportedlearning

6SA004 Independent Project Social Policy6SA008 Social Policy of Work and Labour Markets6SL012 Qualitative Research Methods


Be able to apply social policy theories to analysesocial needs and policy outcomes

6CJ002 Prisons and Prisoners6CJ006 Controlling Crime6SA001 Participation and Policy6SA003 Approaches to Poverty and Social Exclusion6SA004 Independent Project Social Policy6SA005 Policy-Making in Britain6SL008 Globalisation: Struggles and Resistance6SL011 The Sociology of Migration6SL012 Qualitative Research Methods

PSRB

None

Employability in the Curriculum

Within the curriculum, the assessment regime of case studies, reports and presentations are set up in amanner that reflects many of the skills necessary to work within the field of social policy as well as furtherafield. The course also includes visiting speakers working within social policy and opportunities forvolunteering and placements at levels four and five

Teaching, Learning and Assessment

The programme adheres to constructive alignment by ensuring that learning outcomes, course content andassessments are coherent and coordinated.

As mentioned in the educational aims of the course above, the teaching methods are varied and include notonly formal taught sessions such as lectures and visiting speakers, but also discursive based sessions such asseminars and workshops and individual tutorials. These are in addition to sessions such as quizzes,assessment preparation, and videos.

The assessments are similarly diverse throughout the course in order to maintain the students’ interest aswell as systematically assess their knowledge in line with the learning outcomes. Furthermore, theassessments are designed to contribute to employability by using methods such as presentations, reports andcase studies that are likely to feature as part of students’ subsequent careers. Presentations are usually inpairs, which encourages students’ ability to work cooperatively in partnership.

Exams and essays are retained in the assessment portfolio as they have a clear academic role to play, but thebalance features a strong employability focus.

Learning and Teaching Methods

This data indicates the proportion of time in each year of study that students can expect to engage in thefollowing activities (expressed as a percentage for each level).

LevelLevel TeachingTeaching IndependentIndependent PlacementPlacement

3 24 76 0

4 21 76 3

5 18 74 8

6 21 79 0

Assessment Methods

This data indicates the proportion of summative assessment in each year of study that will derive from thefollowing: (expressed as a percentage for each level).

LevelLevel Written ExamsWritten Exams Practical ExamsPractical Exams CourseworkCoursework

3 0 0 100

4 13 7 80

5 17 15 68

6 0 5 95

Reference Points

Quality Code - Part A: Setting and Maintaining Academic Standards. Including :

Qualifications Frameworks

Characteristics Statements

Credit Frameworks

Social Policy and Administration QAA Subject Benchmark

Quality Code - Part B: Assuring and Enhancing Academic Quality

University Policies and Regulations

Equality Act (2010)

Academic Regulations Exemptions

A.3.1 - Each course will be made up of units of study called modules. Modules are discrete units of assessedlearning at a given level, with coherent aims and learning outcomes. One independent study/dissertation 40credit module will be permitted at level 6. A 60 credit dissertation/project module must be included at level 7for the Masters award.

http://www.qaa.ac.uk/assuring-standards-and-quality/the-quality-code/quality-code-part-a

http://www.qaa.ac.uk/assuring-standards-and-quality/the-quality-code/qualifications

http://www.qaa.ac.uk/assuring-standards-and-quality/the-quality-code/characteristics-statements

http://www.qaa.ac.uk/assuring-standards-and-quality/the-quality-code/academic-credit

http://www.qaa.ac.uk/en/Publications/Documents/Subject-benchmark-statement-Social-policy-and-administration.pdf

http://www.qaa.ac.uk/assuring-standards-and-quality/the-quality-code/quality-code-part-b

http://www.wlv.ac.uk/about-us/governance/legal-information/policies-and-regulations/academic-regulations/

Whilst it is normal for a 40 credit module to be only available at level six as an independent study module, theoption to have a year-long placement with an external organisation is an excellent opportunity to applyknowledge learned on the course and to enhance employability. However, it is felt that this is on opportunitybest given to students at level five on this course to avoid too much independent study in the final year and toallow students to develop experiences and focus within a topic prior to starting their dissertation.

One of the key elements of Social Policy at the University is its strong links with external partners as well asstudents graduating with a strong employability profile. We are looking to build on this position byincorporating a year-long optional placement module within the second programme where students willspend time with an external organisation working on a defined piece of work. In addition to beingacademically rigorous, the placement will allow students to graduate with not just a final year dissertationwhere they have investigated a topic independently and in-depth, but also an independent piece of work thathas been carried out with an external organisation and evidence a range of employability and independentskills whilst applying their social policy knowledge.

For this to happen in meaningful and effective manner that will be useful to external partners and also allowthe students sufficient opportunity to become involved, contribute towards and write-up a defined piece ofwork whilst still studying, the module would need to run through the whole academic year, ie, across bothsemesters one and two. Furthermore, for the workload that would be expected, this goes beyond the remit of astandard 20 credits and, as such, the module would need to be 40 credits.

Signed off by DVC 19/07/2016

Section 1.2.7 - Exemption to permit a 40 credit Placement module at Level 5 to contribute towards independentstudy in addition to 40 credits worth at Level 6 (exceeding the maximum of 60 credits permitted for anundergraduate honours degree programme);

5SA013 Social Science Placement (40 credits).

APPROVED by AFRSC (10/11/2016).

Support with your studies

University Learning Centres are the key source of academic information for students providing access to:

Physical library resources (books, journal, DVDs etc.)Study areas to allow students to study in the environment that suits them best: Social areas, quiet andsilent areas.A wide range of online information sources, including eBooks, e-journals and subject databasesAcademic skills support via the Skills for Learning programmeStudents on campus can attend workshops or ask for one-to-one help on a range of skills such asacademic writing and referencing.Dedicated Subject Pages to enable you to explore key online information sources that are recommendedfor their studies.Physical access to local libraries both in UK and overseas via SCONUL and WorldCat agreements

We also strongly advise you to download to “MyWLV” student app. MyWLV is a single point of personalisedaccess to the variety of systems the University offers. This includes pulling through relevant information (e.g.deadlines, timetables) and linking to underlying systems.

Course Specific Support

A significant amount of support is provided for students by the university, including academic study skillsand support for students with additional needs. Within the Social Policy team, we also encourage students tomake full use of the four hours per week of staff availability time, with appointments available to be booked

online as well as drop in sessions. Furthermore, every module has dedicated time set aside where teachingstaff can provide assessment support and answer questions

Contact Hours

In higher education, the term ‘contact hours’ is used very broadly, to refer to the amount of time that youspend learning in contact with teaching or associated staff, when studying for a particular course.

This time provides you with the support in developing your subject knowledge and skills, and opportunitiesto develop and reflect on your own, independent learning. Contact time can take a wide variety of formsdepending on your subject, as well as where and how you are studying. Some of the most common examplesare:

lecturesseminarstutorialsproject supervisionsdemonstrationspractical classes and workshopssupervised time in a studio/workshopfieldworkexternal visitswork-based learning (including placements)scheduled virtual interaction with tutor such as on line, skype, telephone

In UK higher education, you as the student take primary responsibility for your own learning. In this context,contact time with teaching and associated staff is there to help shape and guide your studies. It may be usedto introduce new ideas and equip you with certain knowledge or skills, demonstrate practical skills for you topractise independently, offer guidance on project work, or to provide personalised feedback.

Alongside contact time, private or independent study is therefore very significant. This is the time that youspend learning without direct supervision from, or contact with, a member of staff. It might includebackground reading, preparation for seminars or tutorials, follow-up work, wider practice, the completion ofassignments, revision, and so on.

Course Specific Health and Safety Issues

No specific health and safety issues recorded.

Course Fact File

Hierarchy of Awards:Hierarchy of Awards: Bachelor of Arts with Honours Social Policy with Foundation Year Bachelor of Arts Social Policy with Foundation Year Diploma of Higher Education Social Policy with Foundation Year Certificate of Higher Education Social Policy with Foundation Year University Statement of Credit Social Policy with Foundation Year

Course Codes:Course Codes: SA005T01UV Full-time 4 YearsSA005T31UV Part-Time 8 Years

UCAS Code:UCAS Code: L402

Awarding Body / Institution:Awarding Body / Institution: University of Wolverhampton

School / Institute:School / Institute: School of Social, Historical and Political Studies

Category of Partnership:Category of Partnership: Not delivered in partnership

Location of Delivery:Location of Delivery: University of Wolverhampton

Teaching Institution:Teaching Institution: University of Wolverhampton

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