Dr Ashley Frawley

• ‘Privilege’ in Contemporary Academic and Popular Discourse (current)

  PhD

  Other supervisor: Dr Alex Hillman

• Therapy Culture Goes Online: Exploring the use of illness identities on social media (current)

  PhD

  Other supervisor: Dr Julia Terry

  Other supervisor: Dr Gideon Calder

• Rethinking Reification in the Era of Late Capitalism: Between Marxism and Post-Structuralism (current)

  PhD

  Other supervisor: Dr Paddy Mcqueen

  Other supervisor: Dr Gideon Calder

• ASP109 Economics in Society

  This module provides an introduction to the relationship between economics and society as well as the role of economic ideas, approaches and analysis in social policy and social problems. A brief history of economic thought provides a backdrop to the development of welfare economics and debate about the involvement of the state and the market in social welfare, wellbeing and economic crisis/stability. The structure and operation of public expenditure management in the UK is explored, along with an examination of how money is spent across different sectors, services and social groups. Examples of theory, policy and practice are drawn from social movements, health economics and other fields.

• PM-268 Healthy mind, healthy body?

  This module aims to answer the question `does having a healthy mind translate to having a healthy body'? It explores the multiple associations between mental health and physical conditions that significantly impact people¿s quality of life, demands on health care and other services, and wider societal consequences. The module also explores contemporary issues, debates and influences on the prevention of mental health conditions and the promotion of well-being.

• PPS214 Social Problems II: Media, Myths and Moral Panics

  Building on knowledge and skills introduced in Social Problems I, this module explores in detail the processes through which society constructs social issues. It begins by critically exploring the sociology of myth and inviting students to analyse the structures of myths and urban legends. Focusing in-depth on social problems as social processes, it encourages students to think critically about the way social problems are defined, presented and approached in a variety of public arenas and encourages students to apply these insights to explore a selection of current events.

• PS-M39 Qualitative Methods

  This module provides coverage of main approaches to qualitative research. Qualitative analysis will be taught via a practical/conceptual, rather than a theoretical approach. Instruction is given in the use of performing qualitative analyses. The objective of this approach is to ensure competency in the understanding of the uses of qualitative analysis, and the main strengths and weaknesses of this approach. The course will lead to the ability to perform analysis, and enable interpretation of such analyses.

• PS-M52 Statistical and Research Methods

  This module provides a comprehensive overview of the statistical methods and research designs used in applied clinical and health psychology. The module examines the parameters of ethical research practice and introduces students to the key concepts and a limited number of qualitative methods commonly used in applied psychology.

• PS-M90 Research and Statistical Methods

  This module provides a comprehensive overview of the statistical methods and research designs used in applied psychology. The module examines the parameters of ethical research practice and introduces students to the key concepts and a limited number of qualitative methods commonly used in applied psychology.

• SHN127 What is Nursing? (Adult)

  This module will allow students to gain insight into the clinical decision making process its importance in planning safe and effective care to a range of service users/clients. The module will explore the development of nursing and its values. The theories of nursing and the nursing process will be introduced.

• SHN132 What is Nursing? (Child)

  This module will allow students to gain insight into the clinical decision making process its importance in planning safe and effective care to a range of service users/clients. The module will explore the development of nursing and its values. The theories of nursing and the nursing process will be introduced.

• SHN133 What is Nursing? (Mental Health)

  This module will allow students to gain insight into the clinical decision making process its importance in planning safe and effective care to a range of service users/clients. The module will explore the development of nursing and its values. The theories of nursing and the nursing process will be introduced

• SHN136 Introduction to Professional Practice (Child)

  The philosophy of the module is the belief that continued development underpins professional practice. Throughout their professional lives, qualified nurses need to take responsibility for their own learning and development. In order to achieve this, they need to be able to recognise their learning and developmental needs, developing appropriate strategies to fulfil them. Development encompasses both personal and professional aspects as one cannot be separated from the other. This module draws on the content of other modules within the year and experiences in practice to introduce the concept of professional practice. The students will demonstrate this learning through the medium of a portfolio and by producing a patchwork text.

• SHN137 Introduction to Professional Practice (Mental Health)

  The philosophy of the module is the belief that continued development underpins professional practice. Throughout their professional lives, qualified nurses need to take responsibility for their own learning and development. In order to achieve this, they need to be able to recognise their learning and developmental needs, developing appropriate strategies to fulfil them. Development encompasses both personal and professional aspects as one cannot be separated from the other. This module draws on the content of other modules within the year and experiences in practice to introduce the concept of professional practice. The students will demonstrate this learning through the medium of a portfolio and by producing a patchwork text.

• SHN141 What is Nursing? (Adult)

  This module will allow students to gain insight into the assessment and clinical decision making process and its importance in planning safe and effective care to a range of patients and service users. The module will also explore the development of nursing and its values. The theories of nursing and the nursing process will be introduced.

• SHQM40 Social, Cultural and Economic Context of Health

  In this compulsory module students will develop a critical understanding and appreciation of the wider context of health care management. The social, cultural and economic context within which health and illness are defined and experienced and how these impact and influence the organisation and financing of health care and health systems will be critically explored.

• Mental Health and Therapeutic Entrepreneurialism in UK Higher Education 2020 - 2021

  This research aims to map this growth and explore the role of ‘therapeutic entrepreneurs’ in the development and promotion of new forms of mental health and wellbeing supports and interventions. , with Kathryn Ecclestone, University of Sheffield Kenneth McLaughlin, Manchester Met University, £9996.13

As a member of the Zero Books team, I regularly present interviews and discussions on a variety of themes on the Zero Books YouTube channel. I am also a regular paper reviewer on Sky News Press Preview and Breakfast Paper Review. I regularly appear in print, television and radio media commenting on social issues including the BBC, ITV, LBC, RT, Sky News, Standpoint Magazine, International Business Times, as well as international media in a variety of languages.