Overall, it can be observed that while music appreciation and local history were popular subjects in 1985, by 2024, they had been replaced by information technology (IT). Additionally, the proportion of students studying fitness and dance remained consistent over the 40-year period.
In 1985, modern languages was the most popular course, accounting for 24% of students. However, by 2024, this figure had decreased by 7%, making it less common than other subjects. Similarly, the proportion of students studying art also saw a slight decline, with fewer students opting for this major in 2024 compared to 1985. In contrast, the proportion of students enrolled in cookery had risen by 5% over the same period.
A notable change is the rise of information technology, which became a dominant field of study by 2024, with 27% of students choosing IT. This is a significant increase compared to 1985, when only 8% of students were enrolled in music appreciation and 15% in local history—both subjects which are no longer offered by 2024.
In summary, the chart highlights key shifts in student preferences, with modern languages and art seeing a decline in favor of IT, while cookery saw an increase. The stability in fitness and dance enrollment suggests that these subjects have maintained consistent popularity over the years.