Third-level hopefuls opt for education, law, and business courses, CAO says

While demand for teaching courses remains strong this year, primary school teaching has recorded 5% fewer first preferences. Picture: Danny Lawson/PA Wire

Prospective third-level students continue to be drawn towards education, law, and business college courses but the recent popularity of environmental studies seems to have waned slightly.

The Central Applications Office (CAO) has published its latest data on first-preference applications for college courses this year following the close of its ‘Change of Mind’ facility at the beginning of the month.