Social work and social care

Migrant and Refugee Well-Being: Theory and Practice

Module code: X3242
Level 5
15 credits in autumn semester
Teaching method: Seminar
Assessment modes: Essay

On this module, you'll explore the well-being of migrants and refugees, examining how political, economic, health, environmental and social factors shape their experiences. You'll analyse historical and political contexts, including the distinct challenges faced by asylum seekers and refugees.

Key topics include:

• the impact of migration status on health and social care access
• welfare provision for migrants across different societies
• the role of central government, local authorities and NGOs in supporting migrants
• models of good practice in health and social care
• the potential for transferring good practice across countries.

Module learning outcomes

• Identify the key features of contemporary migration including different categories of migrant and salient laws and policies
• Identify the particular challenges migrants and refugees face in terms of their well-being
• Critically examine and evaluate the political, theoretical and philosophical basis of key health and social care services for migrants
• Critically examine and evaluate the political, theoretical and philosophical basis of key health and social care services for migrants
• Identify key methods for implementing models of good practice to enhance migrants well-being