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Arts (Child, Youth and Family: Policy and Practice)

University of Galway · 3-year course
€27,000 Starting salary
95.1% 5-year ROI
3.0y Payback period

Based on a total estimated cost of €61,500 over 3 years, Arts (Child, Youth and Family: Policy and Practice) at University of Galway has a 5-year ROI of 95.1%, with graduates earning around €37,000 after 5 years in the workforce.

The most recent CAO points requirement for this course (GY137) was 409 (2025).

Arts (Child, Youth and Family: Policy and Practice) graduates from University of Galway report a graduate employment rate of around 63%, moderate career progression.

Typical roles after graduating

Common employers for Arts (Child, Youth and Family: Policy and Practice) graduates include Civil Service, Teaching sector.

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. Arts (Child, Youth and Family: Policy and Practice) graduates from University of Galway start below the national median, and after 5 years earn roughly 30% less than the national average.

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