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SP32051: Theories and methods 2

[Page last updated: 23 May 2025]

Academic Year: 2025/26
Owning Department/School: Department of Social & Policy Sciences
Credits: 5 [equivalent to 10 CATS credits]
Notional Study Hours: 100
Level: Honours (FHEQ level 6)
Period:
Semester 1
Assessment Summary: CWES 100%
Assessment Detail:
  • Essay on application of theories and methods to a fictional case study (CWES 100% - Qualifying Mark: 40)
Supplementary Assessment:
Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations)
Requisites: Before taking this module you must take SP22036
Learning Outcomes: 1. Explain and critique a range of social work theories and methods of advanced complexity (PS
* 3.5; 3.13; 3.14; 4.2; 4.3) 2. Explain ways to apply theory to complex and diverse social work interventions. (PS 3.3; 3.5; 3.13; 3.14; 4.2; 4.3) 3. Evaluate the research and evidence base for an intervention and determine the effectiveness in particular settings with diverse populations. (PS 3.5; 3.13; 3.14; 4.2; 4.3) 4. Critically assess the strengths and limitations of particular theories and methods and their application to practice. (PS 3.5; 3.13; 3.14; 4.2; 4.3) 5. Discuss the cultural and ethical issues in imple-menting the intervention methods in different situations (e.g. substance abuse; mental health; caring roles) with different populations, ethnicities and cultures. (PS 3.3; 3.5; 3.7; 3.13; 3.14; 4.2; 4.3)
* Social Work England's Professional Standards (PS)


Synopsis: Build on your learning from the previous unit, `Theories and methods 1. This unit will provide you with a deeper knowledge of the range of theories and models for social work intervention with individuals, families, groups and communities, and the methods derived from them.

Content:
* Crisis intervention
* Social Constructivism and critical theory
* Feminist, Radical, Anti-Racist and Black Perspectives
* Cognitive behavioural theory
* Motivational interviewing
* Psychodynamic Theories

Course availability:

SP32051 is a Must Pass Unit on the following courses:

Department of Social & Policy Sciences
  • UHSP-AFB33 : BSc(Hons) Social Work and Applied Social Studies (Year 3)

SP32051 is Optional on the following courses:

Department of Social & Policy Sciences

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