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BA Creative Writing and English

Maynooth University · 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, BA Creative Writing and English at Maynooth University 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 (MH111) was 380 (2025).

BA Creative Writing and English graduates from Maynooth University report a graduate employment rate of around 63%, moderate career progression.

Typical roles after graduating

Common employers for BA Creative Writing and English 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. BA Creative Writing and English graduates from Maynooth University start below the national median, and after 5 years earn roughly 35% less than the national average.

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