The double degree programs with Engineering and Commerce are not offered any more. Why is that?
In order to best answer this question it is worthwhile looking at how double degree programs work. In all degree programs there is always a prescribed component (or “core”), which is considered essential to the fulfilment of the degree program. Normally, this is defined by the professional body that ultimately accredits the relevant course. Coupled with this are more flexible aspects of study that can be tailored to the students aspirations or interests (optional subjects and electives). Some programs are obviously more flexible than others. With double degree programs, the core structure of both courses are still maintained but the flexible components of one is taken as the core of the other and vice versa. Essentially there is some overlap between the two programs that is used to meet the professional requirements of the respective courses. The result is a program that is generally one year longer than the longer of the two constituent degree courses. It is not physically possible to
