I am not as much in favour of degree status for the fATPL as too many people would take the p**s as happened with the NVQ, possably something like an HND. But why not for the full unfrozen ATPL.
A lot of work is needed to get to the point where you get to upgrade from the CPL, let alone what is needed to get the CPL. And as Airbus38 says anyone can get a 2:2, 2:1 just by doing the minimum of work.
I know from personal experience it has taken lots of hard work and commitment to get to where i am now, just about to start my A320 rating.
Give the the hard work some recognition.