Figures show that applications to study subjects such as veterinary science, dentistry, engineering and the sciences have increased in the past few months.
The number of students applying to courses linked to medicine, such as nursing, midwifery, pathology and radiography, increased by almost a fifth in the four months before Christmas – quicker than any other subjects.
Applications to study linguistics, including English, and the classics are down by five per cent, while subjects such as history, philosophy and theology fell by two per cent.
The disclosure comes amid concerns that the average student starting university this year will graduate with debts of about £25,000, rising to £50,000 in parts of London.
More students appear to be opting for courses that lead to stable employment. Johnny Rich, editor of the university guide Push.co.uk, said: "The increase in applications over the last few years has been based on what students want to study. Now it is based on what they think they may earn money from."
The number of students applying to courses linked to medicine, such as nursing, midwifery, pathology and radiography, increased by almost a fifth in the four months before Christmas – quicker than any other subjects.
Applications to study linguistics, including English, and the classics are down by five per cent, while subjects such as history, philosophy and theology fell by two per cent.
The disclosure comes amid concerns that the average student starting university this year will graduate with debts of about £25,000, rising to £50,000 in parts of London.
More students appear to be opting for courses that lead to stable employment. Johnny Rich, editor of the university guide Push.co.uk, said: "The increase in applications over the last few years has been based on what students want to study. Now it is based on what they think they may earn money from."
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