Bachelor's degree

Bachelor's Degree is an academic degree awarded by universities and colleges upon completion of a course of study lasting three to seven years. The term "bachelor" in the 12th century referred to a knight bachelor, who was too young or poor to gather vassals under his own banner. By the end of the 13th century, it was also used by junior members of guilds or universities.

History

The history of the bachelor's degree dates back to the medieval universities of Europe in the 11th century. The term "degree" comes from the Latin de gradus, meaning "a step". The first step was the Bachelor of Arts degree, followed by the Master of Arts degree, and finally the Doctor of Philosophy degree.

Types of Bachelor's Degrees

There are several types of bachelor's degrees, including the Bachelor of Arts (BA), Bachelor of Science (BS), Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), and Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS). The specific degree awarded can depend on the major chosen, the university, and the country in which the degree is earned.

Bachelor of Arts

The Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree is typically awarded for an undergraduate course or program in either the liberal arts, the sciences, or both.

Bachelor of Science

The Bachelor of Science (BS) degree is typically awarded for an undergraduate course or program in the sciences.

Bachelor of Fine Arts

The Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree is typically awarded for an undergraduate course or program in the visual or performing arts.

Bachelor of Applied Science

The Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) degree is typically awarded for an undergraduate course or program that focuses on the application of the sciences.

See Also

• Master's degree
• Doctorate
• Associate degree
• Professional degree