The provided bar graph illustrates the distribution of second-class degrees or better attained by both domestic and international students across eight specific fields of study at a UK university in 2009, depicted as percentages.
Upon initial examination, it is evident that a significant majority of degrees in arts and social science disciplines were secured by domestic students, whereas international students exhibited a stronger presence in technology-related domains.
In further detail, subjects concerning humanities, such as literature, art history, law, and sociology, were predominantly pursued by UK students. Among these, the disparity was least pronounced in sociology but notably substantial in International Law, with gaps of 6% and 12%, respectively.
During the specified period, it is noteworthy that a significantly higher proportion of second-class degrees or better in IT were achieved by international students compared to domestic counterparts, accounting for over 80% and below 60%, respectively. A similar trend was observed in the field of Electrical Engineering. Additionally, the graph indicates parity in the percentages of nursing and accounting degrees attained by both groups, standing at 74% and 60%, respectively, in 2009.