Based on a total estimated cost of €61,500 over 3 years, Criminology at University College Cork has a 5-year ROI of 104.3%, with graduates earning around €39,000 after 5 years in the workforce.
The most recent CAO points requirement for this course (CK113) was 419 (2025).
Criminology graduates from University College Cork report a graduate employment rate of around 68%, moderate career progression.
Typical roles after graduating
- Probation Officer
Common employers for Criminology graduates include An Garda Siochana, Probation Service.
By comparison, the median annual wage across all Irish employees is €38,000, and the average (mean) wage is €52,600. Criminology graduates from University College Cork start below the national median, and after 5 years earn roughly 26% less than the national average.
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