Blog / May 2, 2021

What does C mean after a degree?

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What is the difference between an AB and a BA degree?

The A.B. is an abbreviation of the Latin name for the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree “artium baccalaureus.” The S.B., Latin for “scientiae baccalaureus,” is the Bachelor of Science (B.S.). Some degrees are too new to have Latin names, though the abbreviations appear to be backwards.

What order do you put degrees after your name?

The Oxford style is to list qualifications by their title starting with bachelor’s degrees, then master’s degrees, then doctorates. Postgraduate Certificates and Diplomas are listed after doctorates, but before professional qualifications, with a similar ordering being used by other universities.

Do you put degree after your name?

Degrees from any recognized institution and membership to professional associations are appropriate to place behind your name on email signatures, cover letters, business cards and resumes and should be taken advantage of to propel your career and personal and professional connections.

What is your title if you have a bachelor’s degree?

Use an apostrophe (possessive) with bachelor’s degree and master’s degree, but not in Bachelor of Arts or Master of Science. Do not use an apostrophe (possessive) with associate degree or doctoral degree.

What is a better degree BA or BS?

Generally, a BS degree requires more credits than a BA degree because a BS degree is more focused in the specific major. Students are required to focus on studying their major at a more in-depth level. A Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Sciences are both perceived equally. One is neither better than the other.

What do you call someone with masters degree?

A somewhat archaic title someone holding a Masters degree is “Magister”. Similar to Doctor, it comes from a Latin word for teacher. In many other places Magisters degrees are conferred, but tend to be equivalent to doctorate, thus making use of the term even more inadvisable (but a fun thing to know about).

What goes after your name when you have a Master’s degree?

Add the abbreviated initials for your master’s degree to the end of your name. Separate your name from the degree using a comma. For example, if you have a master’s of social work, you would add it to your name like this: John Doe, M.S.W.

Do you put BA Hons after your name?

Most British bachelor’s degrees are honours degrees and indicated by putting “(Hons)” after the degree abbreviation.

What does BA Hons stand for?

Bachelor of arts