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Semester 2

From Research into Practice: Landmarks in Social Work Research (SCWR08005)

Subject

Social Work

College

CAHSS

Credits

20

Normal Year Taken

1

Delivery Session Year

2023/2024

Pre-requisites

Course Summary

The course is intended to enhance your understanding of the place of research in social work practice by drawing on and promoting informed discussion of past and contemporary research and its impact on social work practice, policy and service development in a variety of settings and amongst different user groups.

Course Description

The provision of social work services is an important part of many societies around the world. But how do we know that they are effective? And what sort of knowledge underpins the provision of these services? In this course, students will learn about the history of social work research, including a range of research studies on topics such as adoption, loss, childcare, mental health and offending behaviour. The course covers historical research, including studies from the 1960s and 1970s, through bodies of research that have developed over the last 20 years, right up to cutting edge research. During the course, students will learn about different research methods, and consider the strengths and weaknesses of different ways of undertaking research, including studies that focus on specific interventions and others that are more focused on peoples lives and experiences. Students will also learn about and reflect on the complex relationships between research, policy and practice. The course is valuable for anyone seeking a career in social work or other helping professions, as well as those who have a general interest in social services or the relationship between research, policy and practice.

Assessment Information

Written Exam 0%, Coursework 100%, Practical Exam 0%

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