Oxford University creates new degree class for students unable to take exams due to coronavirus

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Final year students at Oxford University will be able to graduate with “Declared to Deserve Honours” status in lieu of a degree class based on their exam results

Oxford University has created a new degree class for students who are unable to take their exams due to coronavirus.

 

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Wouldn't it be better to let them defer a year? Or simply delay the exam?

Everyone gets a Desmond.

So basically the asterix next to your degree. May be Oxford but *Oxford * = mmmmmmm

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