The given bar charts compare the percentage of students pursuing part-time and full-time study in both genders in 2006, divided into four different age groups.
Overall, it is clear that apart from people aged over 30, the proportions of those who enrolled in part-time education were higher than those of full-time counterparts. Notably, both males and females in the 20-24 age group account for the largest proportion of choosing both options.
Looking at the chart in detail, in terms of males, part-time students aged 20-24 accounted for the largest share at 40%, compared to 12% of those in the 15-19 age group. What is more, the figures for men aged 25-29 and 30+ studying part-time were identical at 8%. Simultaneously, the proportion of those pursuing full-time study in the 20-24 age group stood at 12%, 5% higher than that of those aged 15-19. In addition, 10% of males chose full-time options, followed by the figure for full-time male students in the 25-29 age group which registered the lowest position, at 6%.
As for females, the figure for part-time students aged 20-24 showed the highest percentage among all, at 42%, as opposed to 13% of those studying full-time. While there were 17% of females choosing to study part-time, only 7% chose full-time study. Remarkably, 8% of women pursued part-time study, similar to full-time students. In contrast, the percentage of full-time students was 12%, double that of those taking part-time courses.