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have a BA and a MA vs have BA and MA

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "Have a BA and a MA" is used when specifying that someone possesses both a Bachelor's and a Master's degree, while "have BA and MA" is more informal and can be used in casual conversation or writing.

Last updated: March 30, 2024 • 686 views

have a BA and a MA

This phrase is correct and commonly used when specifying that someone possesses both a Bachelor's and a Master's degree.

This phrase is used in formal contexts to clearly indicate that the person has both a Bachelor's and a Master's degree.

Examples:

She has a BA and a MA in English Literature.
He graduated with a BA and a MA in Economics.

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He became like this after breaking up with Ba or Ma Yoo-Hee, that witch.
(optional) e-skills obtained in tertiary educational institution (e.g. university leading to BA, MA degrees, PhD).
They sacrificed their lives to cast the Ma Fu Ba, a powerful curse that imprisoned Piccolo.
You have a BA and a MS from Columbia University and a PHD from a new school.
But, finally, a group of brave warriors created the Ma Fu Ba, a powerful enchantment that imprisoned Piccolo deep within the Earth.
On your right is Rockview Correctional Institution, one of the largest prisons in Pennsylvania... today you need a BA and a Masters degree.
I have a BA from Smith, a PhD from Berkeley and an MD from Stanford, and I'm delivering lab results.
today you need a BA and a Masters degree.
But now kids with degrees are often heading home to carry on playing video games, because you need an MA where the previous job required a BA, and now you need a PhD for the other.
I refer in particular to Amendments Nos 55 ba and 55 bb.
BA and Sterling Airlines recalled that Alitalia had benefited from similar measures in the past.
General performance characteristics for category A BAS systems
Every shell game needs a ma.
THE COMPLAINT FROM BAS AND SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
Since this transaction was agreed by BAS and the State in full concomitance, Latvia excludes the presence of aid.
The important ones for us though are Ba and Sekhu, soul and remains.
Okay, let's sneak out the ba and go play air hockey.
On the other hand, the investigation showed that BA and HB profited from the aid.
We must also consider Hu Ba and his men
Candy's got this dazzling white smile and a BA in biology from Santa Cruz.

Alternatives:

have a Bachelor's and a Master's degree
hold a BA and an MA
possess a BA and an MA
earned a BA and an MA
completed a BA and an MA

have BA and MA

This phrase is correct and can be used in informal contexts or casual conversation to indicate that someone has both a Bachelor's and a Master's degree.

This phrase is more informal and can be used in everyday conversation or writing to mention that someone has both a Bachelor's and a Master's degree.

Examples:

She has BA and MA in Psychology.
He studied hard to have BA and MA in Computer Science.

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He became like this after breaking up with Ba or Ma Yoo-Hee, that witch.
(optional) e-skills obtained in tertiary educational institution (e.g. university leading to BA, MA degrees, PhD).
They sacrificed their lives to cast the Ma Fu Ba, a powerful curse that imprisoned Piccolo.
But, finally, a group of brave warriors created the Ma Fu Ba, a powerful enchantment that imprisoned Piccolo deep within the Earth.
I refer in particular to Amendments Nos 55 ba and 55 bb.
BA and Sterling Airlines recalled that Alitalia had benefited from similar measures in the past.
On your right is Rockview Correctional Institution, one of the largest prisons in Pennsylvania... today you need a BA and a Masters degree.
THE COMPLAINT FROM BAS AND SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
Since this transaction was agreed by BAS and the State in full concomitance, Latvia excludes the presence of aid.
The important ones for us though are Ba and Sekhu, soul and remains.
Okay, let's sneak out the ba and go play air hockey.
On the other hand, the investigation showed that BA and HB profited from the aid.
We must also consider Hu Ba and his men
Pa and Ma came for the wedding.
And Ma doesn't want us to know.
My Pa and Ma work there.
This is between Miss Gong and Ma San.
Judith slashed an artery and Ma got sprayed in mad alky woman bloo-ood.
Nicole Hitz Quenon lic.iur. and MA in int.rel.
I called Kansas and Ma said you're not there.

Alternatives:

have Bachelor's and Master's degrees
hold BA and MA
possess BA and MA
earned BA and MA
completed BA and MA

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