Bachelor of Arts
Americannoun
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a bachelor's degree in the liberal arts, usually awarded for studies in the social sciences or humanities.
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a person having this degree. A.B., B.A.
noun
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a degree conferred on a person who has successfully completed his or her undergraduate studies, usually in a branch of the liberal arts or humanities
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a person who holds this degree
Etymology
Origin of Bachelor of Arts
First recorded in 1570–80
Example Sentences
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I spoke with Charlotte Woodward, who graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and now works as Education Program Associate for National Down Syndrome Society.
From Salon • Mar. 21, 2025
She grew up in Nashville, graduating from Hillsboro High School, and then earned a Bachelor of Arts degree at Sophie Newcomb College in New Orleans in 1952.
From New York Times • Apr. 27, 2023
For economics, the Bachelor of Arts would be cut, but the Bachelor of Science would remain.
From Washington Post • Feb. 23, 2023
He studied history and theology at Corpus Christi College, Cambridge, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1980.
From BBC • Sep. 16, 2022
He was admitted to the degree of Bachelor of Arts in 1773; and immediately after, was appointed preceptor of Moor's school at Hanover.
From The History of Dartmouth College by Smith, Baxter Perry
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