The pie charts illustrate the percentage of students enrolled in various courses at an adult education center in 1985 and this year.
Overall, IT has emerged as the most popular course, while the popularity of modern languages and some traditional subjects has declined.
In 1985, modern languages were the most popular choice, with 24% of students participating. However, this figure has dropped to 17% this year. Fitness and dance courses have remained at 22% over the years, while cookery rising from 14% to 19%. Similarly, art courses experienced a minor decline, it falling from 17% to 15%.
On the other hand, music appreciation and local history, which accounted for 8% and 15% respectively in 1985, are no longer available. Meanwhile, IT courses, which were not offered in 1985, now attract the largest proportion of students, with 27% enrollment.
