Applications to study computing courses have spiked 10% compared to 2022 thanks to the rise of digital technology and AI, according to UCAS Chief Executive Clare Marchant.
Nearly 95,000 students applied for AI and computer related courses this year with the number of applicants rising every year since 2019 according to the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS). These courses were the seventh most popular area of study.
The field with the greatest rise in applications was software engineering, seeing a 16% jump since last year, while Computer Science received a further 11% of applicants over the past 12 months.
Sridhar Iyengar, Managing Director for Zoho Europe, said: “Education is a vital part of developing technology skills, especially in transformative disciplines such as AI, so it is positive to see an uptick in students looking to get into this area. The key is for industry and education to work together to deliver training and understanding that transitions to the workplace, teaching relevant skills and concepts that truly set students up for careers in software, data analytics and other tech roles.
“AI is a powerful business tool but ensuring its safe development and implementation is essential and the next cohort of digital workers will play a central role in maximising its benefits to fuel growth.”
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