Module Guide: (5SA007) Paying for Welfare
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Module Guide: (5SA007) Paying for Welfare
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2019/0 SEM1 Wolverhampton City Campus (UM1)
Description
This module examines the way in which UK governments have raised funds for welfare and the ways in which these funds have
een distributed. Specifically, the module examines how governments have resisted tax increases and the dificult decisions faced
in terms of how to divide money between competing demands such as health, education, defence, and welfare. It outlines the
development of policies that shape these decisions and the impact of ideologies, the experiences of service users and the extent
of economic inequalities and social exclusion.
Pre-requisite Modules
Prohibited Module Combinations
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes On the successful completion of the module you should be able to: • Demonstrate an understanding of the
economic and fiscal base of social policy. • Describe and analyse past and cu
ent trends in policies relating to funding public
services . • Assess in
oad terms the extent to which the funding of welfare is sensitive to the needs of specified groups in the
population.
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Content
Week
1 Returners Week – no formal lecture or seminar, please refer to the University’s returnersschedule
2 Government income and expenditure – where does the money come from and where doesit go?
3 Housing
4 Health
5 Welfare and benefits
6 Education
7 Market failure, equity and efficiency
8 Is more money the answer? Looking at funding health
9 Future funding and political agendas
10 What does the future hold for welfare and the role of government?
11 Presentations
12 Presentations
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Teaching and Learning
Learning Activities
In-class activities will provide students with: •2 Opportunities to engage with descriptive, analytical and critical accounts of
issues relating to the government's role in raising funding for welfare and the choices that are made in terms of provision. •2
Guidance in essay writing. In particular students will be involved in the following activities: •2 Lectures - Obtain large amount
of material in a short time. Introduce and identify key points and concepts to inform reading. •2 Small group work –3 Work
with others and develop group skills. Articulate and build on own experiences. Develop creative ways of viewing problem and
solutions. Engage in problem solving activities. •2 Individual and small group tutorials –3 be involved in the preparation of
the material and participate in the discussion. Ask peers and lecturing staff questions. Tailor learning to own requirements.
Review material. Develop skills in managing problems. Work in a group. Reinforce learning. •2 Case study –3 facilitates
group activity, highlights relevance of the material being discussed, and provides students with the opportunity to apply concepts
and theories. Out-of-class activities may include: Completing tasks set in lectures Preparing for lectures Reading texts and
journals Researching for assessed work Contributing to on-line forums Out of class activities will provide students with the
opportunity to: •2 Consolidate knowledge and understanding. •2 Practice communicating information, ideas and arguments
in writing. •2 Practice utilising qualitative and quantitative data. In particular the following activities will provide students with
an opportunity to: •2 Reading and critical reflection –3 Identify resources for developing knowledge. Proceed at own pace.
Identify, compare and contrast different perspectives. Develop and challenge arguments introduced in class. Consolidate learning.
Become familiar a range of writers and perspectives. Preparation for essays- Develop communication and intellectual skills. (i.e.
develop a coherent and reasoned argument). Be involved in the preparation of the material and participate in the discussion.
Tailor learning to own requirements. Develop knowledge on a specific topic. Develop ICT and basic numeracy skills. The
opportunity to practice skills in managing problems and evaluate material.
Blended Learning
All lecturer produced material will be available online All appropriate assessments can be submitted online There will be
opportunities to engage in interactive learning during all face to face sessions. There will be the opportunity to engage in debate
in an online forum
Resources
Reading List
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This provides you with links to essential and further reading for your module.
Specialist equipment/ resources
Standards
Professional Statutory and Regulatory Bodies (PSRB)
None
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Assessments
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Assessment Description
XXXXXXXXXXword report
Selecting a key area of welfare, write a report that:
1. Identifies the way in which funding has changed in this area
2. Examines the political and economic context of these changes
3. Critically analyses the impact of these changes on communities and/or individuals
NOTE:
You should select either Labour XXXXXXXXXXOR the coalition XXXXXXXXXXOR the cu
ent Conservative governments.
You should select either health OR housing OR social security OR education
2 - Presentation
In groups of two or three, deliver a 15-20 minute presentation that examines how experiences of welfare have changed for a
specific group in society. The presentation will focus on either Universal Credit or housing and must focus on the time period from
2010 onwards
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angements for Submission
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angements for Feedback
Assessments
Order Assessment Type Weighting Hours Words Due Date Learning Outcomes
001 Report XXXXXXXXXX/11/2019 LO1 LO2
002 Presentation XXXXXXXXXX/01/2020 LO3
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Module Guide: (5SA007) Paying for Welfare
About
Contact Information
2019/0 SEM1 Wolverhampton City Campus (UM1)
Description
Pre-requisite Modules
Prohibited Module Combinations
Learning Outcomes
Content
Teaching and Learning
Learning Activities
Blended Learning
Resources
Reading List
Specialist equipment/ resources
Standards
Professional Statutory and Regulatory Bodies (PSRB)
Assessments
2019/0 SEM1 Wolverhampton City Campus (UM1)
Assessment Description
A
angements for Submission
A
angements for Feedback
Assessments