Course Description

Course Name

Social and Public Policy 1A: Foundations of Welfare

Session: VGSS3122

Hours & Credits

20 SCQF Credits

Prerequisites & Language Level

Taught In English

  • There is no language prerequisite for courses at this language level.

Overview

This course provides the opportunity to analyse key social problems such as worklessness, poverty, homelessness and ill health, and how they have been addressed by public policy. Students examine the historical origins and evolution of the welfare state and engage with challenging debates about the government's current role in welfare.

*Course content subject to change