Teaching and assessment for Social Work BA (Hons)

This module introduces you to the experience of working across the professions of Education, Social Work, and Community Education. It explores the concepts of values and social justice, and how these concepts are central to the professional practice of these disciplines.

In this module you will learn about different political ideologies, how they affect social work, and examine the affect they have on service users.

You will explore the connections between political ideas and the policies affecting people's lives. This will be aided through case studies, discussions, and group work.

This module aims to enable you to communicate effectively with a range of individuals and groups, and understand communication skills in the context of 'relationship based' social work practice

This module will allow you to explore contemporary social work in Scotland. You will cover the structure, context, principles and critical debates

In this module you will view films hailing from the birth of cinema to the present day, exploring key techniques and issues in Film Studies.

This module provides an overview of core topics related to the physical environment. This will cover these topics in both theory and practice.

It examines processes operating within the lithosphere and hydrosphere. There will be a particular focus on geology and geomorphology.

The latter part of the module addresses environmental physics and key forms of energy.

This module provides you with a sense of the different roles that Humanities can play in today’s world by examining and contextualising several current issues and concepts around the question of the future through a study of examples based mainly upon historical, literary, and philosophical texts.

This module is the introduction to studying politics taken in the first semester of first year. In it, we consider the key themes and concepts in politics in the context of contemporary Britain.

Psychology is the study of the mind and behaviour. This module provides a broad overview of the diversity of core topics that make up psychological science.

You will learn about key theoretical concepts in psychology, and explore the methods used by psychologists to understand the mind.

Develop an understanding of the origins and development of the planning system in the UK.

Investigate and apply innovative solutions to contemporary challenges.

Develop site analysis techniques and the application of digital map-making skills used in practice.

You will explore the legal and policy context of professional social work practice in Scotland.

You will also critically examine the impact of law and social policy on the rights of people who use social work services

Understanding how people are influenced by their environment makes up any social work assessment.

You will explore a range of sociological and psychological theories. These seek to explain human behaviour. They also explain how individuals, both children and adults, grow and develop.

Explore social justice in social work: analyse global approaches, collaborate for change, and construct strategies.

Develop vital group and communicative skills to advance social justice themes locally and globally. 

You will explore professionalism in the social work context.

You will cover the integration of codes of ethics/practice and the place of relationship-based social work

This module provides fundamental learning in social work practice. The content informs much of the thinking and theory around 'how we 'do' social work with a focus on theory, models and methods

You will develop skills in direct social work practice. You will draw on a range of knowledge from across your course. You will gain knowledge of the practice context. You will also develop the ability to practice ethically from an evidence-informed perspective

This is a core module for the Social Work BA (Hons). You will develop your critical knowledge and understanding of the social work role, values, and professional identity. This is in the context of integrated public services. You will focus on risk, decision-making, and interprofessional practice.

You will be placed in social work environments to apply your classroom learning into practice, and allow you to gain a critical understanding of social work practice. You will build on their knowledge from the previous placement and integrate all of the course learning in a social work environment.