Research by Cambridge Occupational Analysts has found that the number of female students considering full-time education courses in Stem subjects has greatly increased over the past seven years, with a rise higher than that for male students.
Stem subjects include science, technology, engineering and maths.
The research gives a positive outlook on the role of women in technology and science. What was once dominantly a man’s world, is now becoming a place for equal opportunities.
The survey focused on around 20,000 sixth formers each year for the past seven years, with thorough answers to 150 questions.
It found that there has been a 10% rise in female students seeking a career in civil engineering and a 16% increase on an interest in general engineering careers. Female student’s interest in electrical engineering rose by an impressive 27% compared to only 13% for male students.
Although current figures for females studying Stem subjects at university are still lagging (only 16% of engineering undergraduates are female), this looks set to change over the next few years. The gradual interest in Stem subjects amongst female students is promising, and could spell the end for technology and science subjects and careers being dominated by men.
