Dr Alexandra Sardani

Lecturer in Health & Social Care

Criminology, Sociology and Social Policy

a.v.sardani@swansea.ac.uk

Office - 315
Third Floor
Keir Hardie Building
Singleton Campus

Available For Postgraduate Supervision

About

Lecturer in Sociology and Social Policy, Programme Leader

Supervision

The Autistic Birth Experience: The specific practices that enable and challenge effective care of autistic people during pregnancy and birth, particularly in relation to consent, autonomy and shared decision making. (current)

PhD

Other supervisor: Dr Gideon Calder

Taught Modules

ASP214 Health Policy

This module addresses developments in the organisation of the health services across the UK, setting this within wider relevant historical, political and social contexts. It examines the concepts of `health¿ and `illness¿, the formulation and evaluation of health care policy and its economic dimensions, as well as analysis of inequalities in health, comparative health systems, professionalisation and accountability.
PPS202 Interrogating Qualitative Social Science Methods

This module will build on research understanding attained in year one and will provide and contextualise knowledge related to social research, focussing on developing understanding of qualitative methodologies. The module will particularly focus on developing students¿ understanding of interview-based and observational research. It will utilise real-world examples to critically analyse qualitative research design, data collection and analysis in order to assess the research of others. It will include an appreciation of the theoretical underpinnings of qualitative research and associated research methods.
PPS315 Dissertation

This module will build on research understanding attained in years one and two and will further contextualize theoretical knowledge related to social research, focusing on developing understanding of complex concepts such as the philosophy of knowledge.
SHHM52 An Introduction to Sociology and Psychology for Physicians Associates

This module will introduce students undertaking the Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) and MSc Physician¿s Associate Studies to the core concepts in sociology and psychology that will underpin holistic practice.

Dr Alexandra Sardani

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About

Supervision

The Autistic Birth Experience: The specific practices that enable and challenge effective care of autistic people during pregnancy and birth, particularly in relation to consent, autonomy and shared decision making. (current)

Taught Modules

ASP214 Health Policy

PPS202 Interrogating Qualitative Social Science Methods

PPS315 Dissertation

SHHM52 An Introduction to Sociology and Psychology for Physicians Associates