社会学和犯罪学都提供了检查我们的世界的工具，即研究个人，群体和社会机构之间的相互作用和关系。而且，这两个问题都提出了一个核心问题，即有多少人可以改变自己的生活，以及多少取决于性别，种族和社会阶层等因素。随着您的进步，您将学习社会学的关键概念，同时学习如何利用研究方法来了解现代社会的功能。您还将检查犯罪学在这一领域的地位，研究犯罪的起因和后果，社会对违法行为的反应以及刑事司法系统。而且，您所做的不只是辩论理论-您还将学习如何将其应用于现实世界中的问题，从而为您的职业未来提供重要技能。<br> <br>在成熟
BSc (Hons) Criminology and Sociology with Quantitative Methods offers exciting opportunities for you to combine the study of the cutting-edge disciplines of criminology and sociology in the vibrant city of Manchester, whilst gaining extensive quantitative skills. Joint Honours students are based in one department, the Department of Sociology, which teaches both specialisms.<br><br>The BSc (Hons) Criminology and Sociology with Quantitative Methods course is aimed at students who are interested in both disciplines and want to study the causes, patterns, consequences and responses to crime by situating them in the wider context of society, as well as develop a specialism in quantitative research methods. The first year introduces you to the building blocks of criminology and sociology: key sociological and criminological theories, social divisions and problems, the criminal justice system, crime policy and practice, and key social transformations such as digital culture. You will receive training in a wide range of research methods, both qualitative and quantitative, during the first two years. In the final year, you will focus on quantitative methods for designing, implementing and analysing social and criminological research, and will complete an independent project.<br>Our large, multi-disciplinary department believes in offering extensive optionality to study specific areas of sociology and criminology in-depth. Throughout the degree, there is an emphasis on developing skills and experiences that are relevant to professional careers, including work experience, study-abroad schemes, and independent project work. In your final year, you also have the opportunity complete a placement in a relevant organisation. You may also have the opportunity to spend an extra year expanding your horizons studying with one of our partner universities overseas.