Newcastle University is an established postgraduate university with over 5,200 full-time and part-time postgraduates engaged in research or studying for a taught programme.
Some examples of modules that students can take which relate to Social Renewal are:
This module addresses equality of opportunity and outcome. Thus multicultural, social capital and class, disability, gender and sexual identity issues are considered. The role of educational psychologists with regard to children seen to be more vulnerable, for example children in public care. Included in this module is an understanding of the complex nature of social exclusion and of initiatives to address this phenomenon, and the place of the role of the EP in working in organisations to be part of complex solutions.
Aims:
To understand how sociological perspectives on health, illness and medicine are fundamental to an understanding of contemporary society.
The case for an understanding of social factors in health and illness will be made by considering a range of social theories and social structure (social class, gender, ethnicity, age). Students will then apply their knowledge of social theory and social structure to a range of health-related topics which will include: history of medicine and professionalisation; lay views about health and illness; medical encounters (including doctor-patient relationships); chronic illness; disability; death, dying and bereavement. Throughout the course there will be an emphasis on inequalities in health.
This course aims at introducing students to entrepreneurship in a social context, and the best practices of starting and growing successful ventures which address social needs whilst also adopting market-based strategies. This field is rapidly garnering attention around the world from entrepreneurs, investors, philanthropists, foundations and consulting firms. Social enterprises aim to achieve a “double bottom line” with meaningful social returns, as well as sustainable or competitive financial return. Entrepreneurial solutions to education, healthcare, environment, workforce development, international development, and other large societal issues are being addressed through both for-profit and non-profit ventures. The ultimate aim is to (help to) innovate/improve, implement, and scale economically sustainable models that have a significant measurable social impact.
For more information on any of these modules please contact the relevant Academic School directly.