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Arts (Music)

University of Galway · 3-year course
€25,500 Starting salary
81.4% 5-year ROI
3.2y Payback period

Based on a total estimated cost of €61,500 over 3 years, Arts (Music) at University of Galway has a 5-year ROI of 81.4%, with graduates earning around €34,000 after 5 years in the workforce.

The most recent CAO points requirement for this course (GY130) was 401 (2025).

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

Typical roles after graduating

Common employers for Arts (Music) graduates include RTE, Arts organisations.

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 (Music) 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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