The bar chart shows the percentage of students with part-time jobs in Australia for the years 1983 and 2003, along with a table indicating the average hours of part-time work and the years required to complete a degree.
Overall, it can be observed that the proportion of students with part-time jobs increased in most categories between 1983 and 2003. Additionally, there is a similar trend in the average hours of part-time work and the time taken to complete a degree.
In 1983, students aged 17-19 had the highest percentage of part-time employment at 35%, which noticeably rose to 65% in 2003.
Students aged 20-24 remained stable at 55% in 1983, but surged to 70% in 2003. The participation rates for other age groups fluctuated between 65% and 55% during the same period.
In general, the time required to complete a degree ranged from 3.5 to 4.5 years, with the shortest duration corresponding to the highest percentage of students working part-time.
