Why the extra year?

netengwb

A thought just came to me why are Science degrees a year longer then Arts degrees? How come its only 3 years in the UK?

Is it down to Labs?

Sir Ophiuchus

That's not necessarily the case. At Trinity, for example, all degrees are four years, both Science and Arts.

Naikon

netengwb wrote: »

A thought just came to me why are Science degrees a year longer then Arts degrees? How come its only 3 years in the UK?

Is it down to Labs?

I don't understand this either. An arts guy can have a masters by the time I have an hons degree.
In fairness though, Arts would be alot "softer" than something like Physics or Electrical Engineering.

Engineering people have to meet a certain level of professional ability to perform their job in a responsible
manner. Arts graduates generally don't design bridges or make aeroplanes. It's a liability issue I reckon.

Laydee

I'm open to correction but a degree is 3 years & an honors degree is 4 years in Ireland as far as I know.
We had a talk with a representative of a UK college & they said that our extra year is due to our holidays.
They don't get as many days off for mid term, Christmas, Easter or Summer holidays.
You are also expected to do your work placement during the Summer in the UK.

If your science degree is through the NHS you will be paid for your work placement from the start whereas in Ireland you only get paid for your work placement from the start of 4th year.

kenon

Its a bit all over the place to be honest.

I'm in my fifth and final year of an Honours Eng degree. Its normally down to the accreditation by the awarding body.