11 Oct 2017
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HEALTH has once again taken the top spot as the favoured field of study among early bird applicants through UAC. Society and Culture is also trending.
Statistics based on the preferences of more than 62,000 early bird applicants show that 25 per cent listed Health as their first preference. Society and Culture - a mix of traditional humanities courses including law and psychology - received 21 per cent of first preferences.
A number of key statistical charts can be found on UAC's website, including gender, age and field of study analyses. The table below shows the field of study selected by applicants as their first preference.
It’s important to note that these figures are as at 29 September only. Applications are still open and applicants can change their preferences at any time.
Field of study by first preference at 29 September 2017 – Early bird closing date*
| Field of study | Percentage of first preferences |
|---|---|
| Health | 25% |
| Society and Culture | 21% |
| Management and Commerce | 14% |
| Natural and Physical Sciences | 10% |
| Creative Arts | 8% |
| Engineering and Related Technologies | 8% |
| Education | 5% |
| Architecture and Building | 4% |
| Information Technology | 3% |
| Mixed Field Programs | 2% |
| Agriculture and Environmental | 1% |
| Food, Hospitality and Personal Services | 0% |
It’s important to note that these figures are as at 29 September only. Applications are still open and applicants can change their preferences at any time.
* These figures do not include international applications. Percentages have been rounded and therefore do not add up to 100.
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