Health and Society: Applied Research for Aotearoa

This course introduces students to social and political changes shaping health and health care in Aotearoa. Through applied research, students will develop introductory skills in social science research methods to understand major population health challenges facing Aotearoa.

15 points

Any 60 points at 100 level from any subject.

Social Policy, Social Justice and Activism

This course examines key principles guiding policy on the provision of social services. Trends and debates around the shifting relationship between welfare systems and the state are explored along with factors influencing the delivery of human services in Aotearoa/New Zealand. Students will learn to critically assess the implications of social service delivery for providers and consumers of welfare services, and issues around the impact of inequalities in society.

15 points

Any 15 points at 100 level from HSRV or SOWK, or any 60 points at 100 level from the Schedule V of the BA, or from the Schedule C to the BSW(Hons).

HSRV203

Environmental and Occupational Health

This course will introduce students to environmental and occupational health, including population interventions designed to improve health through prevention, early detection, communicable disease control, emergency preparedness, and global health interventions.

15 points

Any 60 points at 100 level from any subject, or any 30 points at 100 level from HLTH or SPCO