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Joint Degrees allow you to study two complementary subjects as part of a single undergraduate qualification.
At Reading, we offer a wide range of joint degrees. With joint degrees, you will benefit from involvement in two academic departments. You may want to continue with two subjects that you enjoyed at school, or you might prefer to broaden your horizons and take up a new subject in addition to one you’ve already studied. You could even choose a Joint Degree where both subjects are new to you. To see all our joint degrees, check out the courses on your subject page of interest.
How is a Joint Degree structured?
Joint honours degrees are designed so that you study two subjects equally. For example, on our BSc Geography and Archaeology degree, or our Modern Languages and Economics degree, you would spend half of your time studying each subject. Combined honours degrees are designed so that you can study the core modules from both subject areas, but focus on one subject area in greater detail. For example, on our BA English Literature with Creative Writing degree, you would take modules in both subject areas, but a higher proportion would be in English literature. You’ll take the same number of modules as other students, just split between your two subjects. You’ll also be able to select optional modules to shape your course to your own interests.
Enhance your employability
Studying a Joint Degree can be a fantastic opportunity to gain a broad variety of skills valued by employers. It can equip you to pursue work or further study in both subject areas and also shows that you’re adaptable, flexible and good at managing your time
Support during your studies
There will be plenty of support available to help you get the most out of your joint degree at Reading.
You’ll be equally at home in both departments, but you will have one academic tutor who will support you throughout your degree.
Most of our joint degrees offer you the flexibility to switch to single honours at the end of the first year if you want to, as long as you qualify by passing the right exams.
