Surely you have heard of double degrees or have even considered studying one in Spain, but do you really know if it is your ideal option?

Dual university degrees are in increasing demand today thanks to the fact that they allow you to obtain 2 degrees in just 5 or 6 years. One of the best known and most demanded is the double degree in Business Administration and Law.

If it takes at least 4 years to finish a conventional degree and by just adding 1 more year to it, you could have 2 degrees is a very attractive option. However, it is said that a double degree is a double effort, since you study more time and the course is therefore more intense.
 

What are the advantages?

+ Greater employability: Having specialized in 2 disciplines allows you to choose a greater number of jobs and job options, having more opportunities to be hired.

+ Greater differentiation: Having a double degree says a lot about you, in fact for many companies it is proof that you have the dedication, intelligence and perseverance necessary to have achieved it. All this in addition to differentiating you gives you a competitive advantage.

+ More knowledge and degrees in less time: you have the opportunity to have a broader learning, covering more than one area of ​​knowledge, using fewer years than studying 2 degrees separately and as if that were not enough, you get a double degree.

+ You do not choose between your two favorite careers: If you have a special interest in two related areas of knowledge and you do not want to have to choose only one, a double degree may be your best alternative. Apart from not giving up any of your preferences, the combination of both will allow you to have a broader perspective and a more critical

 

What are the disadvantages?

- Greater effort: If in a degree there are 60 credits per year, in a double degree there are approximately 72 credits. Added to this is the fifth “extra” academic year. This requires you to learn to organize and study more efficiently.

- Risk of not liking it: If choosing your ideal career is important, imagine finding your perfect double degree. If you choose wrong, it can be too long and heavy. That is why it is essential that you have good guidance.

- Higher economic cost: Although it varies depending on the universities, the price is naturally higher than that of a single degree.

- Higher cut-off marks: In general, cut-off marks for access to double degrees tend to be higher, due in part to their high demand.

 

So is it a double degree for you?

To answer this question, you must weigh all the advantages and disadvantages that we have seen, always keeping in mind what your passion is and how it could change your life if you study it in Spain.