Why choose a combined honours degree?
Flexibility of Study
Combined honours degrees are designed for those who want the flexibility and variety of knowledge and skills offered by a combination of subjects, instead of having to choose a one-subject, single honours degree.
The university has a comprehensive combined degree structure that allows you to choose not only which subjects you study but also the emphasis of your degree programme. You can choose either a joint combination, which means that you study both subjects equally, or a major/minor combination, which means that you study one subject for 75% of the time and the second subject for the other 25% of the time.
The degree may be a BA or a BSc, depending on the number of science/arts subjects included in your degree. The title of your degree will reflect the combination and weight of the subjects you have chosen. For example, BA Hons Education and Child Development (for a joint combination) or BA Hons Education with Child Development (a major/minor combination, with Child Development being the smaller element).
It may be possible, at graduation, for career or personal reasons, for you to choose to have the order of the subjects in your joint degree title reversed. For example, if you have taken the BSc (Hons) Health and Psychology, you might be able to opt instead for the award of a BSc (Hons) Psychology and Health (this makes absolutely no difference to your studies – just to your exit award).
Employment Prospects
Most employers are looking for people who have a range of subject knowledge and skills and are not necessarily looking for a particular discipline. Graduates who can demonstrate an adaptable approach to problem solving and an ability to work in a diverse range of situations and subject areas have a real advantage in the workplace and are likely to be well regarded by prospective employers. You are also likely to have to change jobs during your working life, so having two areas of expertise and skills can pay dividends.