Types of degrees

Types of degrees you can progress to

❱❱ Single Honours Degree

A bachelor’s degree is the most common undergraduate degree which typically takes three years of full-time study. Choosing a course in one subject is known as a single honours degree.

❱❱ Major/Minor Honours Degree

You may also be able to study a minor subject alongside the major subject for a portion of your degree, also known as a major/minor honours degree. The degree title names the major subject with the minor subject afterwards, for example Psychology with Criminology or Law with International Relations.

❱❱ Combined or Joint Honours Degree

Studying two or three major subjects as part of a bachelor’s degree is called a combined or joint honours degree. You’ll pick several modules per subject. Each subject you take will hold equal weight towards your final degree grade. Examples of joint honours degrees include Law and Spanish or Accounting and Business.

❱❱ Degree with placement year

Referred to as a ‘sandwich year’, this qualification is typically a four-year degree with the third year spent either studying abroad or working in a placement. This is a great opportunity to gain valuable experience learning in a new country or working in the sector you wish to be employed in. ❱❱ Degree apprenticeship

Degree apprenticeships allow you to study towards a bachelor’s degree part-time while also working. They can take between three and six years to complete and are offered by Universities in partnership with companies and professional bodies. You won’t be required to fund your degree apprenticeship, as both your employer and the government will do so.