Business and administration is by far the most popular degree subject in the UK, accounting for 342,970 student enrolments in the 2017-18 academic year, more than those taking maths, computer science or engineering and technology combined.
A membership survey by the Chartered Association of Business Schools showed that the number of people studying business at university is set to hit a new record in the UK this year thanks to strong undergraduate demand, growth in management level apprenticeships and a relaxation of visas for overseas students.
Fees from these courses are driving growth in revenue for UK business schools — expected to exceed £4bn this year — according to the survey, which is published ahead of the association’s annual conference this week.