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Arts (Global Languages)

University of Galway · 4-year course
€28,000 Starting salary
53.2% 5-year ROI
3.9y Payback period

Based on a total estimated cost of €82,000 over 4 years, Arts (Global Languages) at University of Galway has a 5-year ROI of 53.2%, with graduates earning around €39,000 after 5 years in the workforce.

The most recent CAO points requirement for this course (GY128) was 378 (2025).

Arts (Global Languages) graduates from University of Galway report a graduate employment rate of around 63%, good career progression.

Typical roles after graduating

Common employers for Arts (Global Languages) graduates include Multinationals, EU institutions.

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 (Global Languages) graduates from University of Galway start below the national median, and after 5 years earn roughly 26% less than the national average.

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