A bachelor’s degree is also known as a ‘first degree or ‘ordinary’ degree. This higher education course generally leads to a qualification known as a Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Science (BSc). A bachelor’s degree usually takes three or four years to complete full-time, with some degrees like medicine taking five to six years. A four-year degree is usually called an honors degree.
The BSc is awarded mainly in the areas of natural sciences, humanities, business sciences, engineering sciences, mathematics, and informatics. The BA is qualification is awarded in the areas of social sciences, linguistics, cultural sciences, and informatics and business sciences. In addition, there are first degrees in specialized areas such as law (LLB), engineering (BEng), medicine (MBBS), and others. The most popular courses are:
- Bachelor of Accounting (Hons)
- Bachelor of Business Administration (Hons)
- Bachelor of Computer Science
- Bachelor of Hospitality Management (Hons)
- Bachelor of Engineering
- Bachelor of Science
- Bachelor in Digital Creative Content
- Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of EEE