At least 100,000 more girls need to study mathematics or physics at A level in the UK than they do now for engineering and technology degrees to reach gender equality, according to new research.
The EngineeringUK report also suggests that A-level maths and physics could no longer be required for such courses to help address their gender imbalances.
The charity examined Higher Education Statistics Agency (Hesa) data which shows that 23 per cent of male students who studied A levels in maths or physics, or both, went on to study engineering and technology in UK higher education in 2020-21.
This was compared with just 8 per cent of female students, meaning they make up less than a fifth of those studying engineering and technology.
