What is the difference between a Major, Minor and an Elective?
A major is: A specified sequence of study in an area of academic or vocational specialisation within a program. Majors require students to take an approved set of courses and units of credit. Courses may include core and elective courses. In some programs students have a choice of Major, and may be able study in two areas (a double major), or a Major and a Minor. In other programs, such as the Bachelor of Laws (LLB) the major is implicit – all students major in Law. A minor is: A sequence of depth study in a second area of specialisation, available in some programs, comprising fewer units of credit than a major . For example, a student enrolled in a Bachelor of Arts might complete a major in History and a minor in English. An elective is: A subject you can take which does not need to be in your major/minor course or study. The courses must be taken to ensure you complete enough credits for your degree, however it does not need to relate to your major/minor areas of study.
