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Whats the key difference between a Double Major and Dual Degree?

I’ve been researching double majors versus double degrees and have a basic understanding of each. However, I’d appreciate some clarification on the specific differences. Could you help me determine which would be more advantageous to pursue based on certain career paths or academic goals?


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Irelis’s Answer

A double major is when you earn a degree with two major field that goes up to four years which overlapping the courses to save time for bachelor and it is very manageable because it will reduce extra credits you need for your bachelor, such as B.A math and physics because both of them used similar skills that combing into one.

A dual degree earns you two separate degrees that takes more credits and time that results of two degree at once which give you less manageable which cause burnout due to workload, takes longer than 5 years to complete, and the costs of those are higher, such as majoring in Engineering & Business.

But if it really depends on how much you are capable of, if you are able to manage a huge workload without struggling to manage all through it and you have good study system that used to back you up, I suggest going to dual degree.

If you aren’t good of manage a tons of workload and struggling to manage to keep up with the work, needs to build up your study system, I suggest going to double major to save yourself from having to pay a lot of debt and headaches with heavy workload since college financial aid can take away your aid if you don’t have the maximum or minimum of credits hours or grades you need to qualify for the aid, especially if you are in academic probation or warning.

Good luck with your journey, keep your heads up and it is okay to make mistakes but never let your failure become your enemies, failure equals trying your best and making it out without giving up completely.
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