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SWK2010 – Research for Social Workers
Field: SOCIAL WORK
Co-ordinator: Quentin Goodman
Credit Value: 20
Level: 5
Timetable Slot: Semester 2
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: STD - Research For Social Workers, Coursework: 100%
Designated for: Designated for: BA Social Work;
Description: The purpose of this module is to develop research mindedness for social work practice and enable learners to interrogate the utility of different types of empirical evidence, both for developing practice prepareness and evaluating the outcomes of social work interventions.
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SWK2011P – 70 Day Practice Placement
Field: SOCIAL WORK
Co-ordinator: Michelle Walters
Credit Value: 40
Level: 5
Timetable Slot: Semester 2
Pre-requisites: SWK1085
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: STD - 70 Day Practice Placement, Coursework: 100%
Designated for: Designated for: BA Social Work;
Description: The purpose of this module is to give students the opportunity to work under supervision in a professional practice setting. Students will be suppoorted to extend and develop learning and practical skills developed at level 4 with specific reference to SWK1084 and SWK1085. Students will also draw upon academic learning at Levels 4 and 5 to apply theoretical perspectives, application of legsialtion, anti-oppressive practice and promrote social justice to practice.
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SWK2055 – Dignity in Dying
Field: SOCIAL WORK
Co-ordinator: Sharon Amphlett
Credit Value: 20
Level: 5
Timetable Slot: Semester 1
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: STD - Dignity In Dying, Coursework: 100%
Designated for:
Description: This module explores the key principle of dignity in dying, introducing students to a wide- range of skills and knowledge required to meet the needs of individuals and their significant others at different stages of the dying process within a range of settings.
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SWK2056 – Enhancing Health and Well Being
Field: SOCIAL WORK
Co-ordinator: Elizabeth Sear
Credit Value: 20
Level: 5
Timetable Slot: Semester 1
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: STD - Enhancing Health And Well Being, Coursework: 100%
Designated for: Designated for: Fdsc Health & Social Care;
Description: The purpose of this module is to provide students with the knowledge and skills to support service users to enhance their health and wellbeing, taking into account individual autonomy.
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SWK2057 – Research in Health and Social Care
Field: SOCIAL WORK
Co-ordinator: Sharon Amphlett
Credit Value: 10
Level: 5
Timetable Slot: Semester 2
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: STD - Research In Health And Social Care, Coursework: 100%
Designated for: Designated for: Fdsc Health & Social Care;
Description: The purpose of this module is to assist students to explore the nature of research and its relationship to the development of knowledge, understanding and evidence.To provide a general introduction to the research process and how to critically analyse data.
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SWK2058 – Living with Mental Health Issues
Field: SOCIAL WORK
Co-ordinator: Karen Brasher
Credit Value: 10
Level: 5
Timetable Slot: Semester 1
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: STD - Living With Mental Health Issues, Exam: 100%
Designated for: Designated for: Fdsc Health & Social Care;
Description: This module will introduce students to a range of mental health conditions and the experiences of living with them. It will also consider the legal impact on modern mental health care delivery.
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SWK2063 – Developing Research Skills
Field: SOCIAL WORK
Co-ordinator: Chris Jackson
Credit Value: 20
Level: 5
Timetable Slot: Semester 2
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: STDFF - Developing Research Skills, Coursework: 100% STD - Developing Research Skills, Coursework: 100%
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Description: The purpose of this module is to develop students knowledge and application of research methods and methodologies and to equip the students with the relevant skills to undertake an autonomous piece of work at level 6. Research skills introduced at level 4 will be examined in more depth to develop the students confidence when approaching research study, design and implication for future practice.
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SWK2064 – Applying Law and Social Policy to Social Change
Field: SOCIAL WORK
Co-ordinator: Jodie Low
Credit Value: 20
Level: 5
Timetable Slot: Semester 1
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: STD - Applying Law And Social Policy To Social Change, Coursework: 100% STDFF - Applying Law And Social Policy To Social Change, Coursework: 100%
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Description: The purpose of this module is to examine how the law and social policy can be applied to specific service user groups in order to achieve social change. Students will explore and examine the ethical, legal and moral dilemmas in applying the Law and Social Policy. A frequent theme throughout this module will be the exploration of concepts such as care and control. Central to the delivery of this module are service user perspectives, advocacy and best practice which is underpinned by principles of social justice and Human Rights.
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SWK2065P – Work Based Learning and Reflective Working
Field: SOCIAL WORK
Co-ordinator: Christine Collymore
Credit Value: 20
Level: 5
Timetable Slot: All Year
Pre-requisites: SWK1065
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: WBL - Work Based Learning And Reflective Working, Coursework: 100% WBLFF - Work Based Learning And Reflective Working, Coursework: 100%
Designated for:
Description: The module will provide an opportunity, through a work based learning experience, for students to put theory into practice and further develop the skills gained at level 4. It will focus on the professional, interpersonal, reflective and Changemaker skills needed to work in a social care or community environment. This will enable students to identify their current employability skills and create a personal plan for future learning.
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SWK2066 – Skills for Working in Mental Health
Field: SOCIAL WORK
Co-ordinator: Karen Brasher
Credit Value: 20
Level: 5
Timetable Slot: Semester 2
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: STD - Skills For Working In Mental Health, Coursework: 100%
Designated for:
Description: The purpose of this module is to ensure that students have the basic knowledge and skills required to work with service users and their friends and families. Students will explore: the prevelance of mental ill health, a range of mental health conditions and possible self help strategies and interventions. The module focuses on helping students develop insight into the support needs of people with mental health difficulties within the current landscape of social care. In order to do this students will develop an understanding of risk assessment and mental health legislation.
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SWK2067 – Models and Experiences of Disabilities
Field: SOCIAL WORK
Co-ordinator: Sharon Amphlett
Credit Value: 20
Level: 5
Timetable Slot: Semester 1
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: STDFF - Models And Experiences Of Disabilities, Coursework: 100% STD - Models And Experiences Of Disabilities, Coursework: 100%
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Description: The module will develop students understanding of models and experiences of a range disabilities. It will cover perceptions of disability and discrimination. This module will also introduce students to a range of theoretical perspectives and debates and encourage them to explore and draw on their own attitudes and values to enhance their learning.
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SWK2068 – Effective Partnership Working
Field: SOCIAL WORK
Co-ordinator: Sharon Amphlett
Credit Value: 10
Level: 5
Timetable Slot: Semester 2
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: STDFF - Effective Partnership Working, Coursework: 100% STD - Effective Partnership Working, Coursework: 100%
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Description: The purpose of this module is to prepare students for effective partership working in a globally connected society. It will develop students knowledge and understanding of working with others, emphasising how and why organisations and agencies form partnerships to address social issues within local and national contexts. The module will introduce students to a range of collaborative working practices across various sectors and community organisations. Therefore, fostering an appreciation of diversity as well as the complex areas which these partnerships operate.
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SWK2069 – Working with Addiction
Field: SOCIAL WORK
Co-ordinator: Chris Jackson
Credit Value: 10
Level: 5
Timetable Slot: Semester 2
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: STDFF - Working With Addiction, Coursework: 100% STD - Working With Addiction, Coursework: 100%
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Description: Addiction is a complex and contested yet prevalent social issue. This module will give students the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of addiction and related concepts with an emphasis on applying this learning to social care and community practice contexts. Throughout the module, students will be encouraged to reflect on social and political contexts in which addiction occurs, as well as the implications of their personal beliefs and values during practice with people who are experiencing or recovering from addiction.
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SWK2070 – Assessing and Managing Risk in Social Work
Field: SOCIAL WORK
Co-ordinator: Quentin Goodman
Credit Value: 20
Level: 5
Timetable Slot: Semester 1
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: STD - Assessing And Managing Risk In Social Work, Coursework: 100%
Designated for: Designated for: BA Social Work;
Description: This module aims to develop students understanding of the theory and application of assessing and managing risk in the arena of safeguarding.It will offer the students the opportunity to explore principles of social work practice within a multi agency context, service provision/delivery as well as the outcomes for service users. It develops learning on social work values, the nature of power and anti-oppressive practice and the context of discrimination and Human Rights Law. Students are encouraged to explore and draw on their own attitudes and values and apply this to complex cases. Students will be encouraged to explore the role of an individuals identity to include gender, race, sex, sexuality etc when assessing and managing risk. Social Justice, human rights and problem solving are at the heart of this module.
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SWK2089 – Global Health and Social Policy
Field: SOCIAL WORK
Co-ordinator: Christine Collymore
Credit Value: 20
Level: 5
Timetable Slot:
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: STD - Global Health And Social Policy, Coursework: 100%
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Description: Students explore the concepts around contemporary global health and social policies and the impact on individuals, communities, and populations. Students gain an understanding of good practice, services, inequalities, drivers, and solutions to challenges within an international context.
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SWK2090 – Research in Health and Social Care
Field: SOCIAL WORK
Co-ordinator: Sharon Amphlett
Credit Value: 20
Level: 5
Timetable Slot:
Pre-requisites: Needs to be passed to undertake SWK4015
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: STD - Research In Health And Social Care, Coursework: 100%
Designated for:
Description: This module develops students? knowledge of research methods and methodologies to equip them with the relevant research skills to be able to undertake an autonomous piece of work at level 6.
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SWK2091 – Therapeutic Approaches to Communication
Field: SOCIAL WORK
Co-ordinator: Karen Brasher
Credit Value: 20
Level: 5
Timetable Slot:
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: STD - Therapeutic Approaches To Communication, Coursework: 100%
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Description: This module will explore different therapeutic methods of communication such as Art therapy and Play therapy. Students will learn about the theory behind the different approaches and how it is applied in practice.
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SWK2092 – Work-Related Learning in Health and Social Care
Field: SOCIAL WORK
Co-ordinator: Karen Brasher
Credit Value: 40
Level: 5
Timetable Slot:
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: STD - Work-Related Learning In Health And Social Care, Coursework: 100%
Designated for:
Description: This module will provide an opportunity, through a work-related learning experience, for students to gain an understanding of the professional, interpersonal, reflective and Changemaker skills needed to work in a global health and social care environment. This will enable students to identify their current employability skills and create a personal plan for future learning.