Based on a total estimated cost of €102,500 over 5 years, Architecture at University College Cork 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 (CK606) was 532 (2025).
Architecture graduates from University College Cork report a graduate employment rate of around 85%, good career progression.
Typical roles after graduating
- Graduate Architect
Common employers for Architecture graduates include Architectural firms.
By comparison, the median annual wage across all Irish employees is €38,000, and the average (mean) wage is €52,600. Architecture graduates from University College Cork start below the national median, and after 5 years earn roughly 22% less than the national average.
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