BA or BSc?

Question

Hello, can you help please

I am currently doing a BA in Media studies. I have some friends in my class who's course is refered as BSc.. I don't understrand the difference between the two. What is better, what is the difference and why?

Thanks

Answer 1

a BA degree usually offers more diversity in the amount of electives you can take. BS degrees generally are less lenient and require more credits within your major.

Answer 2

Bsc is Bachelor of Science
BA is Bachelor of Arts

They are the same level but at most institutions you get a BA or BSc depending on the units/modules you study within your degree, if 50% + is 'science' then you get a BSc.

So just because you are registered on a BA you may still end up with a BSc

This is not the same for all institutions though - Cambridge only awards BA degrees even if your degree is in physics.

You will still get some people who will insist that a BSc is better than a BA - these are the same people who say maths is harder than english literature they are best ignored.

Answer 3

some universities have different ideas about 'new' subjects such as media studies, and whether it should be an Arts or a Science subject at degree level.

if your friends are on exactly the same course as you, you'll all end up with exactly the same qualification - there may just be an inaccuracy in the records at the moment, which should be sorted out by the time you graduate.

if you and your friends are combining media with another subject, it may the second subject that's determining the BA/BS. If you're really worried, speak to your Registry/Student Programmes/Exam Office, but employers won't be bothered about the difference, they'll just want to know that you've got a degree.

Answer 4

BA is batchlor of arts and BSc is batchlor of science.

It's basically the difference in how they are taught. For example, one can be based in empirical data/statistics etc (BSc) and the other more theoretical.

To be honest, I doubt ANY employer would even think to look at which kind it is, they'll probably just look at the degree name and mark.

On a personal note, it depends what you find easier (although im doing a BSc and have NO logical thought in my head!!)

Answer 5

A BA is generally more liberal arts related. The ratio between major courses and elective courses is about 50:50.

A BSc is more specialized... with less focus on general electives. There is also more coursework in scientific or technical courses.

Answer 6

ba is Batchelor of arts and bsc is batchelor of science both the same otherwise

I'm doing a ba in post compulsory education and training all level 6 qualifications

hope that helps

Answer 7

BA relates to Art Subjects, such as media, english, history etc.

And BSc relates to Science Subjects, such as Physics, Biology, Maths, Environment, Geography

Answer 8

BA, means your major courses were in the arts, or humanities.
BS, means they were primarily in sciences.
It just is what it is. I mean there is nothing you can do about it.
A biology degree would be a BS in biology. It could not be a BA. There is no such thing as BA in biology.

Answer 9

BA is bachelor of Arts and BSc is bachelor of Science. It all depends upon what subject is being offered and is it a science or arts.

Answer 10

I suppose it depends on which direction you are approaching your degree from, whether it be an arts or technical bias. Your plans after graduation are also factors. Talk to your tutors, thats what they're for.