<p>Just how much more difficult and time consuming is it to pursue a double-major? I will be studying International Affairs, but was wondering how much more difficult it would be to add a second major in something like Anthropolgy, American Studies, Public Policy, or Histroy. Also, are there added expenses (other than money for books and supplies) for double-majoring?</p>
<p>It depends on where you go and what you major in. With international affairs you should be able to.</p>
<p>It depends on how many required credits are needed for both majors. If your main major doesn’t have a lot of required credits than you should be able to fit it in just fine.</p>
<p>Generally it’s far easier with a BA to double major than a BS because of the lesser credit requirement. I would assume that the programs you’ve mentioned an interest in are all BAs, which would make it simpler, as you’d just be taking second major classes instead of free electives in order to reach the 120ish credit hour requirement to graduate. There’s probably some overlap in those additional areas of study as well, which makes the best case for doubling. </p>
<p>Double majoring isn’t necessarily any more difficult; it merely depends on how many hours you’re willing to take per semester. Without substantial overlap, however, especially double majoring with a BS, you run the risk of taking more than 4 years to graduate, which some may see as a big deal. I doubt you’d have this problem with your listed options, but you’d want to take a look at the requirements of each to be sure.</p>
<p>Many people who major in international affairs double in something else (I am an IR/econ major). It is not difficult at all in terms of courseload…I just don’t really have time for electives or taking classes “for fun.” It sounds like the majors you are interested in would quite a bit of overlap with international affairs, so you would likely be fine.</p>
<p>Here’s a start: don’t major in “international affairs.” I can’t think of a more contrived/ literally pointless major. And I’m NOT trying to be rude here, it’s just I DON’T think it’s a good idea at all to major in that. Similarly PLEASE don’t study history or American studies. Again, just some friendly advice.
Generally though, it depends on what the two majors are. Political Science + Economics = not hard at all, Engineering + Chemistry = very, very difficult.</p>
<p>Depends on what the 2 majors are. It can be done no matter what they are, but it might take longer because the classes might not overlap.</p>