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Architecture

TU Dublin · 5-year course
€29,000 Starting salary
28.0% 5-year ROI
4.7y Payback period

Based on a total estimated cost of €102,500 over 5 years, Architecture at TU Dublin has a 5-year ROI of 28.0%, with graduates earning around €41,000 after 5 years in the workforce.

The most recent CAO points requirement for this course (TU832) was 635 (2025).

Architecture graduates from TU Dublin report a graduate employment rate of around 85%, good career progression.

Typical roles after graduating

Common employers for Architecture graduates include Architectural firms.

Slower to recover investment, but still provides positive returns over time.

By comparison, the median annual wage across all Irish employees is €38,000, and the average (mean) wage is €52,600. Architecture graduates from TU Dublin start below the national median, and after 5 years earn roughly 22% less than the national average.

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