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Arts with Children's Studies

University of Galway · 3-year course
€34,000 Starting salary
143.9% 5-year ROI
2.4y Payback period

Based on a total estimated cost of €61,500 over 3 years, Arts with Children's Studies at University of Galway has a 5-year ROI of 143.9%, with graduates earning around €46,000 after 5 years in the workforce.

The most recent CAO points requirement for this course (GY110) was 400 (2025).

Arts with Children's Studies graduates from University of Galway report a graduate employment rate of around 63%, good career progression.

Typical roles after graduating

Common employers for Arts with Children's Studies graduates include HSE, Private hospitals.

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 with Children's Studies graduates from University of Galway start below the national median, and after 5 years earn roughly 13% less than the national average.

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