Cradle to the Grave B (8800F)
Cradle to the Grave B: Welfare and Wellbeing Across the Lifecourse
Module 8800F
Module details for 2025/26.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 3 (sub-degree)
Module learning outcomes
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of ways in which policy contexts impact on the lives, education and wellbeing of individuals and families across the life course.
Reflect on, discuss and write about how your learning on the module has informed or challenged your opinions, and how these opinions are shaped by your own experiences of childhood, education and family life.
Engage with and evaluate differing arguments on the role of politicians, practitioners, children, service users and carers in debates surrounding key aspects of educational and social policies.
Develop and employ specific study skills (including academic writing and independent learning) to construct informed positions, arguments and reflections.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 100.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Essay | A2 Week 2 | 75.00% |
| Report | T2 Week 8 | 25.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Semester | Seminar | 2 hours | 11111111111 |
| Spring Semester | Lecture | 1 hour | 11111111111 |
How to read the week pattern
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