what does the degree certificate look like (for BAs)
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The degree certificate is highly unimpressive considering where it's from! I'm not sure if it has the class of degree on it; apparently it didn't used to.
I've actually been to a graduation ceremony, to see my cousin get his PhD. It's weird - lots of funny rituals, lots of cap doffing and it's all in Latin. -
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Nothing to show for 3/4/5/6 years doesn't exactly speak reams for your education does it? Why bother going if you're not going to accept the certificate?(Original post by leda swanson)
i'm not going to accept my degree certificate. i'm going for the education
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i think she meant she's not going to cambridge just to accept a degree certificate, she's going there for the education(Original post by mobbdeeprob)
Nothing to show for 3/4/5/6 years doesn't exactly speak reams for your education does it? Why bother going if you're not going to accept the certificate?
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The degree certificate is rather plain - image attached.(Original post by daydreamer)
I'm trying to picture what I am aiming for - and also what is the graduation ceremony like?
On the other hand the Special License you need to get married in college chapels is rather impressive! -
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Yes, that is rather plain. They could at least put the name of the person recevieing the degree, and when precisely it was awarded...(Original post by OldMan)
The degree certificate is rather plain - image attached.
On the other hand the Special License you need to get married in college chapels is rather impressive! -
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At Oxford I've heard that they give you a crappy one when you graduate, and you can buy a more presentable one if you wish.(Original post by Alaric)
I think they try and flog you one suitable to be hung on your wall as it were, probably about thirty or forty quid but would look more impressive.
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Yes, it does rather look like they spent 10 seconds with a word processor to produce it. But what's the point of buying a presentable one? - it's not the sort of thing you can hang on a wall without looking like a total git.(Original post by BazTheMoney)
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Well, there must be some demand for an improved version or they wouldn't offer the service. I wouldn't "upgrade" though, I'll be happy with my simple A4 sheet.(Original post by d750)
Yes, it does rather look like they spent 10 seconds with a word processor to produce it. But what's the point of buying a presentable one? - it's not the sort of thing you can hang on a wall without looking like a total git.
Great. Can hardly wait. 
