Business studies was more popular among students in England this year than art and design subjects

Top 10 most popular A-level subjects in England, ranked by popularity

Rank

2017

2019

2021

2023

1

Mathematics

2

Psychology

3

Biology

4

Chemistry

5

Sociology

6

History

7

Business

8

Art & design

9

Economics

10

Physics

2017

Rank

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

Mathematics

1

Psychology

2

3

Biology

4

Chemistry

Sociology

5

6

History

7

Business

Art & design

8

9

Economics

10

Physics

Guardian graphic. Source: Joint Council for Qualifications. Base: A-level students in England