Students reject science in final college choices

Increase in take-up based on early applications reversed as students opt for arts and business courses

Science, engineering, and technology degrees are proving less popular with this year’s college applicants, but law and some health courses are among the most appealing.

The data showing the final preferences of just under 71,600 people seeking entry to honours (level 8) degrees reveal that arts and business continue to attract the highest numbers of applications.