Based on a total estimated cost of €82,000 over 4 years, BSc (Psychology) at University of Galway has a 5-year ROI of 60.1%, with graduates earning around €40,500 after 5 years in the workforce.
The most recent CAO points requirement for this course (GY104) was 541 (2025).
BSc (Psychology) graduates from University of Galway report a graduate employment rate of around 68%, moderate career progression.
Typical roles after graduating
- Assistant Psychologist
Common employers for BSc (Psychology) graduates include HSE, Research institutes.
By comparison, the median annual wage across all Irish employees is €38,000, and the average (mean) wage is €52,600. BSc (Psychology) graduates from University of Galway start below the national median, and after 5 years earn roughly 23% less than the national average.
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