What are the different types of degrees?

I keep seeing different terms e.g. 'BA' 'BSC' 'MA' 'HONS' etc. and I have no idea what they are.

Are certain types frowned upon?

Reply 1

dinglebells

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Original post by Traore

I keep seeing different terms e.g. 'BA' 'BSC' 'MA' 'HONS' etc. and I have no idea what they are.

Are certain types frowned upon?

BA = Bachelor of Arts. These are for arts and humanities undergraduate degrees like history, english literature, etc.
BSc = Bachelor of Science. These are for undergraduate degrees with a mathematical/science element to them, e.g. Maths, Physics, Biology, Statistics, etc.
MA = Master of Arts. These are for arts and humanities masters degrees (i.e. postgraduate).
MSc = Master of Science. These are for maths/science-heavy masters degrees (i.e. postgraduate)
Hons = Honours. Most bachelors degrees will be honours degrees (meaning you have achieved a certain level in them)

Reply 2

Traore

OP

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Original post by dinglebells

BA = Bachelor of Arts. These are for arts and humanities undergraduate degrees like history, english literature, etc.
BSc = Bachelor of Science. These are for undergraduate degrees with a mathematical/science element to them, e.g. Maths, Physics, Biology, Statistics, etc.
MA = Master of Arts. These are for arts and humanities masters degrees (i.e. postgraduate).
MSc = Master of Science. These are for maths/science-heavy masters degrees (i.e. postgraduate)
Hons = Honours. Most bachelors degrees will be honours degrees (meaning you have achieved a certain level in them)

Thank you! The three courses I am considering are:
- Psychology
- Psychology and Criminology

What would these be?

Reply 3

dinglebells

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Original post by Traore

Thank you! The three courses I am considering are:
- Psychology
- Psychology and Criminology

What would these be?

These can be BSc or BA depending on the university. You'd have to check for each university you're thinking of applying to.

Reply 4

riannon2001

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Original post by Traore

Thank you! The three courses I am considering are:
- Psychology
- Psychology and Criminology

What would these be?

Pretty sure all of these would be BScs - they are both sciences.

Reply 5

PQ

Clearing and Applications Advisor

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Original post by Traore

Thank you! The three courses I am considering are:
- Psychology
- Psychology and Criminology

What would these be?

Normally BA or BSc.

Note: a BA course can often contain more science content than a BSc course. The degree type was usually decided by a committee years or even decades ago. Don’t worry too much about the different types/titles. Instead dig a bit deeper and look at the modules and topics you would study on each course.