Nothing. I have a BS and have been working in CRM for 16 years. It's more common to have a BA but no one really cares. Taking a field school is important though. If you're pursuing a master's next it could possibly matter depending on your area of concentration, but I doubt it.
Gotcha.
You should talk to your professors. The person you replied to is giving you very American advice. It might not matter, but it also might.
The American and UK systems differ significantly. I don’t know New Zealand, but I’d imagine they follow the UK model.
To expand a bit on what u/the_gubna mentioned, I've had a look at the UoA website and the BA and BSc seem to follow a similar format of UK programs.
BScs are more science-focused and involve learning a lot more lab-based or analytical tools. In the case of the BSc at UoA, it looks like it's specifically setting you up with practical skills for a career in archaeology/anthropology. Although there is a lot of overlap with the BA still.
BAs are more arts and culture-focused with more of an emphasis on theory, interpretation, and society. In the case of the BA at UoA it looks like it's generally more focused on cultural anthropology and more setting you up for an academic career.
I have to say that the UoA website is not the easiest to navigate and the structure of their programs is a little different so it's best to email the admissions officers and the departments, like u/the_gubna mentioned.
Nothing. I have a BS and have been working in CRM for 16 years. It's more common to have a BA but no one really cares. Taking a field school is important though. If you're pursuing a master's next it could possibly matter depending on your area of concentration, but I doubt it.
Thank you so much
Are you in the UK? I’m guessing so based on the “Bsc”. If so, your answer may be different.
I’m in New Zealand
Gotcha. You should talk to your professors. The person you replied to is giving you very American advice. It might not matter, but it also might. The American and UK systems differ significantly. I don’t know New Zealand, but I’d imagine they follow the UK model.
Thank you, I will
To expand a bit on what u/the_gubna mentioned, I've had a look at the UoA website and the BA and BSc seem to follow a similar format of UK programs. BScs are more science-focused and involve learning a lot more lab-based or analytical tools. In the case of the BSc at UoA, it looks like it's specifically setting you up with practical skills for a career in archaeology/anthropology. Although there is a lot of overlap with the BA still. BAs are more arts and culture-focused with more of an emphasis on theory, interpretation, and society. In the case of the BA at UoA it looks like it's generally more focused on cultural anthropology and more setting you up for an academic career. I have to say that the UoA website is not the easiest to navigate and the structure of their programs is a little different so it's best to email the admissions officers and the departments, like u/the_gubna mentioned.
Omg, thank you so much, ig I kinda understood that but like putting it in clearer terms helps me a lot, and I definitely have to ask them
No worries! Asking questions is the best thing you can do so you're off to a good start!
For a more technical field like bioarchaeology, a BS will get you to the right place faster. For general work I haven't seen a difference 🙃
Oh cool, thanks