How does it work?
Each subject is made up of modules, some lasting a whole academic year and other modules lasting half a year to enable you to achieve the right balance of core knowledge and skills. It will also offer you the opportunity to follow your interests. In Year 1, you study your two subjects in equal weighting. In year 2, you can opt to:
- Continue studying your subjects in equal weighting - a Joint Honours degree
- Specialise more in one subject and take the other as a minor - a Major/Minor Honours Degree
- Focus entirely on one subject - Single Honours degree, provided the subject is offered as a Single Honours Degree.
Your academic tutor will help you plan your studies, review your progress and choose your modules.
Year 1:
| | Subject A | Subject B |
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| Year 1 |
Core module: 30 credits |
Core module: 30 credits |
Core module: 30 credits |
Core module: 30 credits |
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In Year 1, you study 60 credits in each subject. Core modules provide you with the essential foundations of knowledge and skills for undergraduate level study in the subject. Some subjects permit you to choose from a list of options.
Opt at the end of Year 1 to continue with Joint Honours Degree:
| | Subject A | Subject B |
|---|
| Year 2 Joint Honours |
Mandatory modules: 30 credits |
Option module:15 credits |
Mandatory module: 30 credits |
Option module:15 credits |
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| Option module:15 credits |
Option module:15 credits |
| Year 3 Joint Honours |
Independent study
or Project module |
Option module: 15 credits |
Option module: 15 credits |
Option module: 15 credits |
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| Option module: 15 credits |
Option module: 15 credits |
Option module: 15 credits |
Most subjects have a mix of 30 credit modules taken over the year, to permit you to develop expertise and skills, and 15 credit option modules taken over half a year (a semester) to allow you to select from a range of specialist option.