Based on a total estimated cost of €82,000 over 4 years, Arts (Film and Digital Media) at University of Galway has a 5-year ROI of 36.1%, with graduates earning around €34,000 after 5 years in the workforce.
The most recent CAO points requirement for this course (GY127) was 390 (2025).
Arts (Film and Digital Media) graduates from University of Galway report a graduate employment rate of around 63%, moderate career progression.
Typical roles after graduating
- Creative Professional
Common employers for Arts (Film and Digital Media) graduates include RTE, Arts organisations.
By comparison, the median annual wage across all Irish employees is €38,000, and the average (mean) wage is €52,600. Arts (Film and Digital Media) graduates from University of Galway start below the national median, and after 5 years earn roughly 35% less than the national average.
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