Data showing that creative arts graduates earn less than those taking STEM subjects is one reason we often see the prioritisation of STEM subjects.
However, some stakeholders are now asking whether it is time to rethink creative arts, not as a ‘soft’ choice, but as developing core, fundamental skills for our future society – so-called 21st century skills?
According to the World Economic Forum 2020 report, 50% of all employees will need reskilling by 2025, and creativity, originality and initiative are in the top 10 skills they will require.
