Detailed Information
This module introduces students to the relationship between economics and social policy. It introduces students to the basic principles of economics, and to how the framework derived from them can be applied to the analysis of social justice, the welfare state, and areas of social policy such as employment, education, health, housing and crime.
On completion of this module students should be able to:
1. Grasp core basic economic principles;
2. Understand the contribution economics can make to social policy; and
3. Be able to apply an economic perspective to some substantive areas of policy (e.g. the labour market, income distribution, education, housing and migration).
Semester 1
Level 2
Lectures: Tuesdays 9:00 - 10:00 and Thursdays 9:00 - 10:00
No tutorials.
If you are taking this module for credit, please take note of the dates below:
Term dates for revision: Saturday, 1 December - Sunday, 9 December
Term dates for exams: Monday, 10 December - Friday, 21 December
Open Learning Fee (audit only) €350 per module
Open Learning Fee (with assessment) €500 per 5 credit module
Upgrading from audit to credit: You may upgrade from being an audit student to a credit student up to three weeks into term. Please note, however, that you can't change back to being an audit student - if you decide not to complete the assignments and/or sit the exams, this will appear on your academic record.
Concessions
There are no concessions available for Open Learning modules.
Refunds
Refunds may in some instances be available for extenuating circumstances, such as serious illness, within two weeks of the start of the module. Requests for refunds must be submitted in writing, with supporting documents where appropriate.
Dr Micheál Collins