There has been an increase in girls studying STEM subjects at 'A' level over recent years but this has yet to be matched by their degree courses choices. A recent survey of over 100, 000 students revealed the following gender split in undergraduate courses.|
BOYS
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GIRLS
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1. Economics
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1. Psychology
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2. Law
|
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2. Law
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3. Medicine
|
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3. Medicine
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4. Computer science
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4. History
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5. Maths
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5. Geography
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6. History
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6. Criminology
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7. Accounting and
finance
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7. English
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8. Mechanical
engineering
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8. Midwifery
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9. Psychology
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9. Architecture
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10. Physics
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10. Maths
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The study also showed that there were slightly more male applicants to Russell Group universities than female (46% cf. 43%).
