February 17, 2005
Heriot-Watt in 'devalued degrees' row
On the back of some rather dubious "research" [after all, only the lecturers and the external examiners know how good/rigorous a degree actually is...], we get the usual drivel about University expansion watering down degrees etc. etc. etc..
A Heriot-Watt University spokeswoman said: 'Heriot-Watt University awards a smaller percentage of first class and 2:1 honours degrees than many other universities'
Translation: assuming that degree standards have held firm [and are roughly comparable across UK universities, as is supposed to be the case...], Heriot-Watt has fewer very good and excellent students than many other universities...
Posted in: Education
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