This course is not currently offered, please contact the school or faculty of your program.

Course description

This course examines social policy from an international and global perspective. The course analyses social policy through international comparisons of social policy settings, expenditures, and regimes. It explores the complex role of international government and non-government agencies in influencing national social policy settings and delivering social services. Students are encouraged to explore social policy from a global perspective by reference to their home countries. The course objectives are to provide students with: an awareness of different models for addressing and financing social needs and problems; comparative social policy analysis skills; a critical understanding of the international players in international/global social policy; and assessing future challenges in social policy from an international context.