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17/04/2013
Significant Rise In Science And Tech Course Applications
The last five years have seen a seen a significant increase in the number of application to study science, technology and engineering at third level.
The Higher Education Authority, which analysed CAO preferences, also found that technology courses make up one fifth of all first preference applications this year.
The figures show:
• First preference applications for engineering and science - at 4.6% and 7.5% respectively - both up on last year.
• Applications for computer courses have stabilised at 6.6%.
• Technology courses now constitute one third of all Level 6 & 7 first preference applications.
• Engineering and science applications have increased to 10% and 11.2% respectively.
(H/CD)
The Higher Education Authority, which analysed CAO preferences, also found that technology courses make up one fifth of all first preference applications this year.
The figures show:
• First preference applications for engineering and science - at 4.6% and 7.5% respectively - both up on last year.
• Applications for computer courses have stabilised at 6.6%.
• Technology courses now constitute one third of all Level 6 & 7 first preference applications.
• Engineering and science applications have increased to 10% and 11.2% respectively.
(H/CD)
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