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Joint (50/50) options

Equally interested in two subjects? Our 50/50 programmes are our most popular type of combined degree. Choose from over 150 combinations and study the same number of credits in each subject.

Select a subject below to see the combinations available on a 50/50 basis. You can apply for your chosen combination using the UCAS code provided. Find out more about each subject by visiting its course page. Most of the combinations listed below allow you to adjust the weighting of your subjects by 25% at the end of your first year.

Entry requirements

Most 50/50 combinations require A level grades of ABB (or equivalent). For most combinations where the entry requirements are BBB for each subject, you will need to achieve BBB. However, please note that for combinations of two languages within the the Department of Languages, Cultures and Film, ABB is required.

You will need to meet the entry criteria for both subject areas, including any GCSE requirements or specific additional qualifications. For example, combinations including economics require a minimum grade A in A level mathematics for entry 2024 (grade B for entry 2023). Similarly, combinations including business require a GCSE level 5 or above in mathematics.

Please check the entry requirements listed for each subject you're interested in.

50/50 (joint) combinations available

You can apply for the following combined degrees:

Ancient History

Ancient History and:

Archaeology

Archaeology and:

Business *

Business and:

* For any combination involving Business, the weighting of the Business component cannot be increased at the end of year 1.

** 50/50 programmes involving Law do not satisfy the academic requirements of becoming either a barrister or solicitor. You will graduate with a BA (Hons). It is also not possible to increase the Law component of a 50/50 programme at the end of your first or second year, due to the requirement to complete specific modules as part of an LLB.

Chinese Studies*

Chinese Studies and:

*For any combinations involving Business or Economics, the weighting of the Business or Economics component cannot be increased at the end of year 1.

**50/50 programmes involving Law do not satisfy the academic requirements of becoming either a barrister or solicitor. You will graduate with a BA (Hons). It is also not possible to increase the Law component of a 50/50 programme at the end of your first or second year, due to the requirement to complete specific modules as part of an LLB.

***Social Policy can currently only be studied at 50% or 25%.

Classical Studies

Classical Studies and:

Classics

Classics and:

Communication and Media

Communication and Media and:

*For any combination involving Business, the weighting of the Business component cannot be increased at the end of year 1.

Criminology

Criminology and:

*50/50 programmes involving Law do not satisfy the academic requirements of becoming either a barrister or solicitor. You will graduate with a BA (Hons). It is also not possible to increase the Law component of a 50/50 programme at the end of your first or second year, due to the requirement to complete specific modules as part of an LLB.

**Social Policy can currently only be studied at 50% or 25%.

Economics*

Economics and:

*For any combination involving Economics, the weighting of the Economics component cannot be increased at the end of year 1.

Egyptology

Egyptology and:

English

English and:

*For any combinations involving Business or Economics, the weighting of the Business or Economics component cannot be increased at the end of year 1.

English Language

English Language and:

English Literature

English Literature and:

Film Studies

Film Studies and:

French

French and:

*For any combination involving Business or Economics, the weighting of the Business or Economics component cannot be increased at the end of year 1.

**50/50 programmes involving Law do not satisfy the academic requirements of becoming either a barrister or solicitor. You will graduate with a BA (Hons). It is also not possible to increase the Law component of a 50/50 programme at the end of your first or second year, due to the requirement to complete specific modules as part of an LLB.

*** Social Policy can currently only be studied at 50% or 25%.

Game Design Studies

Game Design Studies and:

German

German and:

*For any combination involving Business or Economics, the weighting of the Business or Economics component cannot be increased at the end of year 1.

**50/50 programmes involving Law do not satisfy the academic requirements of becoming either a barrister or solicitor. You will graduate with a BA (Hons). It is also not possible to increase the Law component of a 50/50 programme at the end of your first or second year, due to the requirement to complete specific modules as part of an LLB.

*** Social Policy can currently only be studied at 50% or 25%.

Hispanic Studies

Hispanic Studies and:

*For any combination involving Business or Economics, the weighting of the Business or Economics component cannot be increased at the end of year 1.

**50/50 programmes involving Law do not satisfy the academic requirements of becoming either a barrister or solicitor. You will graduate with a BA (Hons). It is also not possible to increase the Law component of a 50/50 programme at the end of your first or second year, due to the requirement to complete specific modules as part of an LLB.

*** Social Policy can currently only be studied at 50% or 25%.

History

History and:

*For any combination involving Economics, the weighting of the Economics component cannot be increased at the end of year 1.

International Relations

International Relations and:

*Chinese Studies can currently only be studied at 50% or 25%.

**For any combination involving Economics, the weighting of the Economics component cannot be increased at the end of year 1.

Irish Studies

Irish Studies and:

*Chinese Studies can currently only be studied at 50% or 25%.

Italian Studies

Italian Studies and:

*For any combination involving Business or Economics, the weighting of the Business or Economics component cannot be increased at the end of year 1.

**Chinese Studies can currently only be studied at 50% or 25%.

***50/50 programmes involving Law will not receive Qualifying Law Degree accreditation. It is also not possible to increase the Law component of a 50/50 programme at the end of your first year, due to the requirement to complete specific modules as part of a Qualifying Law Degree.

****Social Policy can currently only be studied at 50% or 25%.

Law*

Law and:

*50/50 programmes involving Law do not satisfy the academic requirements of becoming either a barrister or solicitor. You will graduate with a BA (Hons). It is also not possible to increase the Law component of a 50/50 programme at the end of your first year, due to the requirement to complete specific modules as part of an LLB.

**For any combination involving Business or Economics, the weighting of the Business or Economics component cannot be increased at the end of year 1.

Music

Music and:

Music Technology

Music Technology and:

Philosophy

Philosophy and:

Politics

Politics and:

*For any combination involving Economics, the weighting of the Economics component cannot be increased at the end of year 1.

Popular Music

Popular Music and:

Social Policy

Social Policy* and:

*Social Policy can currently only be studied at 50% or 25%.

Sociology

Sociology and:

*For any combination involving Business, the weighting of the Business component cannot be increased at the end of year 1.

** Social Policy can currently only be studied at 50% or 25%.

Studying two subjects at University really helped me prepare for life in my professional career. Throughout my degree, having to balance the workload of two contrasting subjects was both enjoyable and challenging and helped develop my time management skills. In work, it is very rare that you’ll have just one project to focus on, so being able to plan and prioritise your time well is crucial if you want to succeed.

Sean Chappell Criminology and Philosophy BA (Hons)