When full-time education for a bachelor, usually relegated to 4 years, and to train a specialist – at least 5 years. What is the difference between the specialist and the bachelor?

BA: the origin of the term


The concept of "bachelor" appeared in medieval Europe and was designated a knight, did not have their own banner. Later became known as students in medieval universities. To date, the bachelor is the first academic degree earned by the graduate student.

The first and second courses, the curriculum specialist and the bachelor are exactly the same. It includes mainly General education. Starting from the third year, training is conducted in accordance with the profile of the chosen specialty, and the bachelor of teaching subjects relevant to the wider profile. Thus, BA is more flexible in the future gives graduates the opportunity, if desired or necessary, to make a career change. At the same time has very specific professional qualifications involving practical and applied orientation.

Opportunities received a bachelor and specialist


Upon graduation a specialist diploma that corresponds to the selected degree, and bachelor – diploma of General higher education. In the future, the bachelor can continue training in a magistracy, gaining a more in-depth training on the particular specialization. Specialist can also go to graduate school, but training in it is equivalent to obtaining the second higher education and may be carried out only on a paid basis.

The specialist can immediately after higher education to attend graduate school, while the bachelor can go to graduate school only after completion of the master's.

Bachelors often have problems with employment, as some employers are wary of their skills and prefer to hire specialists. At the same time, BA is international and is recognised abroad.

However, despite international recognition of a bachelor's degree, in Russia, the qualification of the doctor remains the more familiar, relevant and in demand in the labour market.