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Objectives

On completion of their course students are expected to have developed:


* the ability to integrate theory drawn from several disciplines and understand its relevance for and application in practice;


* an understanding and acceptance of the values of welfare work, and an appreciation of the intrinsic importance of an ethical base for practice;


* the skills of competent welfare work practice, based on the ability to analyse situations, assess and apply an appropriate professional response, and evaluate the outcome;


* generic skills in written, oral and interpersonal communication with a range of audiences;


* the ability to contribute critically to the development and performance of organisational and professional responses to social need in a changing social and political environment.


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