text: what is combined honours? how do you define it? and how much harder is it than just taking a single. 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).   many 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.