Bachelor of Arts Degree or B.A. Degree is an Undergraduate Academic Degree awarded for a course or program usually in a branch of the Liberal Arts, the Sciences, or both. The Bachelor of Arts degree is one of the oldest and best-known Degrees in the world. It is popularly known as B.A. which is an abbreviated form of the Art Degree. A Degree holder in Arts is simply known as Bachelor of Art / Arts. Bachelor of Arts degree programs generally last 3 to 4 years depending upon the country. In India, the duration of Bachelor of Art Degree spans over a period of 3 years.