A common consideration for those applying for undergraduate study is which topic to read. This consideration is of paramount importance in light of the current cost of undergraduate study in the United Kingdom. With many graduates accumulating large levels of debt, and a reduction in the level of graduates gaining graduate level employment within the first five years of graduating, many prospective students are re-considering their subject choice. Statistics suggest that classic subjects, such as English literature and history, have suffered from a reduced number of applicants in recent years. Vocational subjects, such as law, medicine, and journalism, those which demonstrate a clear career path, remain popular. The total number of applicants has also been affected, with five per cent less A level students vying for a position than last year.