28 Oct 2024
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Trending fields of study for uni in 2025
HEALTH continues to dominate the number one spot as the favoured field of study among early bird applicants according to new data released by the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC). Society and Culture also holds its spot in second place.* A breakdown of first preferences by field of study, with a comparison to last year’s data, is below.
Statistics based on the preferences of more than 64,500 early bird applicants show that 25.8% listed a Health course as their first preference, while 20.0% listed a Society and Culture course as their first preference.
A number of key statistical charts for this year, including gender, age and field of study analyses, can be found on UAC’s website. The table below shows fields of study selected by applicants as their first preference.
Field of study by first preference at early bird closing#
| Field of study | Percentage of first preferences 2024 | Percentage of first preferences 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Health | 25.8 | 25.7 |
| Society & Culture | 20.0 | 20.6 |
| Management & Commerce | 13.4 | 12.3 |
| Natural & Physical Sciences | 10.1 | 9.7 |
| Engineering & Related Technologies | 9.7 | 9.4 |
| Creative Arts | 6.5 | 7.0 |
| Education | 5.0 | 4.8 |
| Architecture & Building | 4.1 | 4.3 |
| Information Technology | 4.0 | 4.7 |
| Agriculture, Environmental & Related Studies | 1.0 | 1.1 |
| Mixed Field Programs | <0.5 | <0.5 |
| Food, Hospitality & Personal Services | <0.5 | <0.5 |
* Society and Culture includes areas of study commonly taught in arts faculties (philosophy, politics, history, sociology and languages), law, psychology, social work and counselling, and economics.
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