Single honours , combined honours – how many subjects do you want to study ?
Single honours
Single honours degree
In a single honours degree , you study one subject in depth for the duration of your course .
How it works
• You apply for a named single honours degree
• You can take modules from other subject areas , and they will be mentioned in your degree transcript , but the title of your degree will only refer to the main subject , e . g . BA ( Hons ) Architecture
Combined honours
You can study one or more subjects in your degree .
The chart opposite sets out the differences between the three kinds of degree . It also gives some guidance about which might be most appropriate for you .
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Combined honours
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A combined honours degree allows you to study two subjects in depth .
How it works
• You apply for a named combined honours degree course , e . g . BSc ( Hons ) Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy
• You ' ll study two different but complementary disciplines in one academically coherent course
* These pathway programmes are delivered in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences and are not to be confused with the pathways run by the International College Portsmouth ( ICP ).
Pathway degree *
We offer some pathway degrees in humanities and social sciences subjects . In a pathway degree , you study a core subject in depth and add another complementary subject during your second and third years .
How it works
• You apply for a single honours degree , e . g . BA ( Hons ) History , which offers pathway options
• For your first term , you study that subject exclusively
• In January of year 1 , you have the option to choose to take a pathway option in year 2
• If you want to take a pathway option , you choose your second , ‘ minor ’ subject from a set list of alternatives
• You will study some elements of your minor subject during a year 1 module , so you ' ll have had some preparation by the time you start your pathway in year 2
• In January of year 2 , you decide whether to continue your pathway into year 3 or finish it at the end of year 2
• If you continue with your chosen pathway to the end of your course , you graduate with your single honours degree ‘ with ’ your chosen pathway subject , e . g . BA ( Hons ) English Literature with Media Studies
Look out for this symbol in the course listings .
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