Question: What is Combined Honours? How do you define it? and how much harder is it than just taking a single.

Answer: I did a Double Honours degree; you do the 'core' of two majors, rather than a major and a minor. Thid adds up to more time and longer essays than a major and minor, and takes quite a lot of self control (because you will have a favourite, but must remember that both are equally important and you need to spend equal time on both). \n\nMany people assume it is just a case of being a fast worker and having the correct 'academic' ability, but I would add time management and self-control/discipline to this. You have to be able to prioritise for yourself- if you have a major/minor at Uni, this is decided for you, but with a double hons it is down to your own willpower.
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