The bar chart illustrates the number of male and female students studying six art-related subjects at a UK higher education institution in 2021.
Overall, it is noticeable that female students outnumbered males in most of the subjects. English Language and Literature had the highest total number of students, while Philosophy had the lowest number of male students. In contrast, Art and Design was the only subject where male enrollment exceeded female enrollment.
The number of male students enrolled in English Language and Literature was around 225, making it the most popular subject among males. In contrast, Philosophy had the fewest male students, with just 50 enrolled. History and Archaeology had a slightly higher male enrollment, with 90 students. The numbers of male students in Linguistics, Art and Design, and Communication and Media Studies were 180, 170, and 210, respectively.
Regarding female students, English Language and Literature also had the highest enrollment, with 250 students. The lowest number of female students was recorded in History and Archaeology, at 120. Interestingly, Art and Design was the only subject where the number of female students (150) was lower than that of males, creating a contrast with the general trend. The number of female students in Linguistics, Philosophy, and Communication and Media Studies were 240, 150, and 230, in that order.