This module explores theories for and of social work; examines knowledge drawn from different discipline and your application to social work; reflecting on models and methods of intervention and review in the social work context. This module will provide you with an advance level understanding of theories and methods drawn from the social sciences and to access and integrate your application to social work. Critical reflection and rationale will be developed to understand the effectiveness of different social work approaches and interventions. The module will support students to acquire critical analysis skills, to produce balanced and evidence-based arguments in relation to social work skills, methods and theories. To enhance the authentic experience of the module, it will incorporate group discussion and exercises, debate, guest speakers including people receiving services and their carers, lectures and videos.