some certain Uni degrees... (1 Viewer)

[hatty]

hey all

there is something i dont quite understand in certain uni degrees
and as the time gets closer for me 2 start choosing, i think i need 2 educate myself upon this matter.

say for instance

what is the difference between a
Bachelor of Economics
and a
Bachelor of Arts, majoring in Economics

does the latter even exist? i just heard someone talk aobut it, but im not sure if they are correct

cheers

 

[hipsta_jess]

a broad degree with a major in x subject generally has a lot more flexibility.
ill give you personal example, coz i know nothing about economics.
im doing a BSc, which allows me to major in psych. along with psych, i can take various other subjects, be it bio, physics, chem, maths, artsy type subjects, pretty much whatever. however the BPsych program is pretty rigid, with only one elective per semester and you get told what all your other subjects must be.
however, a more general course, such a a BSc or BA is generally considered pretty useless unless you have (Hons) after it.

 

[Suvat]

Award course: A formally approved program of study that can lead to an academic award (eg. BEc) granted by the university. An award course requries the completion of a program of study specified by course rules... the award course name will appear on testamurs.

Major: A defined program of study, generally comprising specified units of study from later stages of an award course. Students select and transfer between majors by virtue of their selection of units of study. One or more majors may be prescribed in order to satisfy course requirements. Majors may be included on testamurs.

In short, a degree is achieved by completing a certain number of credit points (or units of study), whilst abiding by certain rules such as core subjects, prerequisites and usually the completion of at least one major from the faculty which awards the degree while majors are simply a sequence of subjects which need to be completed in a degree program.

If a BA allows you to do sufficient credit points or units of study from faculties other than the arts faculty, then theoretically you can the subjects which comprise of an economics major. Whether this will be recorded on your degree as a major is another matter, you'll have to consult the faculty handbook or ask them.

edit: the above only applies to broad degrees such as BCom, BSc and BA, specialised degrees such as LLB and MBBS differ.

 

[hatty]

thanks fellas

but im still kinda confused


so hipsta, ur doing a bachelor of science majoring in pyschology
and say for instance, some dude by the name of wing-wong does an actual bachelor of pyschology.


so basically, who (out of the 2 of you) is better at pyschology?
who has better employment prospects once the 2 of u graduate? and wouldnt wong graduate first?

thanks alot guys.

 

[hipsta_jess]

it depends.
for me to become a practising psychologist, i have to do really well in my B (prob about a D average coz psych hons is really really competitive) and then do hons and then do masters
wingwong would do his B then go straight into masters coz their hons is incorporated into their B.
so we'd finish at the same time.

 

[jlh]

i think you should also consider your options for when you finish a degree as well......

if you were planning on going into the economics field, a b. economics would be much better than say a BA with majors in economics.

 

[hatty]

thanks hipsta

if you were planning on going into the economics field, a b. economics would be much better than say a BA with majors in economics.

well thats fair enough, but why exactly is a B.Eco better then a BA majoring in Eco?

like is the economics course in the Arts one not in depth enough? or is it to general?


thanks

 

[jlh]

the core units would be the same in the b.eco and the ba (eco).... and you'd need to meet the required pre- req's for each subject if there are any.

 

[jlh]

oh and also you have to remember professional recognition each degree *might* offer...

you'd professionally recognised as an economist in a b. ec degree as opposed to a ba (eco).

 

[hatty]

oh and also you have to remember professional recognition each degree *might* offer...

you'd professionally recognised as an economist in a b. ec degree as opposed to a ba (eco).

oh i see

so if the content of the 2 economics are the same, and u learn pretty much the same economics at the same difficulty

then in the end, really its just the "reputation" of the actuall degree?

cheers