University of Wolverhampton, BA (Hons), Social Policy and Deaf Studies

Year 1 offers a sound introduction to social policy, and to critical thinking; the development of the post war welfare state and related social change provide the basis of the first part of the year followed by a consideration of the theories and concepts that underpin the study of social policy; theories of fairness, equity and social justice;year 2 builds on the knowledge gained in year 1 and looks at policy responses to social issues such as poverty, social exclusion, crime, ill health, social care and how these are linked to the economy; year 2 also provides opportunities to develop research skills essential to year 3 study; year 3 focuses on the application of theory and practice in social policy, looking at the way that welfare is managed and the joined up nature of policy implementation; in deaf studies, the first year provides students with invaluable insight into key disability issues and related D/deaf perspectives; it also introduces them to British Sign Language, and sign linguistics; year 2 brings a sharp focus on the D/deaf community itself, including D/deaf issues in disability practices; it also investigates the fascinating subject of deafness and language development; the third year explores key themes of deaf blind policies and practices technological issues related to deafness; students will also have the opportunity to enhance their British Sign Language skills as well as the option to work or research within the deaf community.