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Arts International

University College Cork · 4-year course
€27,000 Starting salary
46.3% 5-year ROI
4.0y Payback period

Based on a total estimated cost of €82,000 over 4 years, Arts International at University College Cork has a 5-year ROI of 46.3%, with graduates earning around €37,000 after 5 years in the workforce.

The most recent CAO points requirement for this course (CK108) was 401 (2025).

Arts International graduates from University College Cork report a graduate employment rate of around 63%, moderate career progression.

Typical roles after graduating

Common employers for Arts International 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 International graduates from University College Cork start below the national median, and after 5 years earn roughly 30% less than the national average.

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