Detailed Information
This module introduces students to comparative social policy, by exploring current debates in theorising and conceptualising about welfare regimes from a comparative perspective. Comparative social policy is then applied to specific countries and specific policy areas.
On completion of this module students should be able to:
1. Demonstrate understanding of the importance of comparative approaches to social policy analysis 2. Demonstrate understanding of the key concepts in comparative social policy analysis
3. Apply these concepts to the analysis of welfare state restructuring in selected OECD countries
Semester 1
Level 3
Lectures: Thursdays 13:00 - 14:00 and Fridays 10:00 - 11:00
Tutorials to be selected.
If you are taking this module for credit, please take note of the dates below:
Term dates for revision: Saturday, 2 December - Sunday, 10 December
Term dates for exams: Monday, 11 December - Friday, 22 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 Naonori Kodate