Joint Honours
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Joint Honours is a specific type of degree offered generally on Bachelor levels in the UK.
Some students want to specialise in one subject and choose to study a single honours degree. However, to keep their options open, they can study two subjects by opting for a joint honours degree. To do this, they take half the modules from one subject and half from another. The degree title would reflect the combination, eg: BA(Hons) English & Criminology. You are required to take exactly half your modules from subject 1 and the other half from subject 2.
Both subjects are taken at the same levels and at the academic standards as those taking single honours. Most British universities now have dedicated Centres for Joint Honours/Degrees which assists students.
A good example of Joint degrees might be:
- Physics and Mathematics
- Drama and History of Arts
- History and Anthropology
- Philosophy and Political Science
- Mathematics and Computer Science.
A Joint Honours scheme is not the same as a double degree scheme.
