The charts give information on the results of a survey on the topic of adult education. The bar chart illustrates the main reasons adults choose to study, while the pie chart shows how respondents believe the cost of adult education should be shared.
Overall, interest in the subject and obtaining qualifications are the most common motivations for adults to study, while meeting new people is the least significant factor. Additionally, it is widely believed that individuals need to cover the largest proportion of the course expenses, whereas taxpayers are expected to fund the smallest proportion.
Regarding motives for studying, interest in the subject (40%) and gaining qualifications (38%) are the leading reasons adults study. By contrast, those who study because it is useful for their current job make up 22%. This is closely followed by adults studying to enhance their promotion prospects or simply for enjoyment, each accounting for 20%, while only 12% undertake studies in order to change jobs. Meeting new people is the least popular reason, representing only 9%.
In terms of cost distribution, individuals are seen as responsible for contributing the largest share of the total cost (40%). Meanwhile, employers are expected to pay 35%, while taxpayers are believed to account for the smallest share (25%).