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Drama & Theatre Studies

Trinity College Dublin · 4-year course
€25,500 Starting salary
36.1% 5-year ROI
4.3y Payback period

Based on a total estimated cost of €82,000 over 4 years, Drama & Theatre Studies at Trinity College Dublin has a 5-year ROI of 36.1%, with graduates earning around €34,000 after 5 years in the workforce.

The most recent CAO points requirement for this course (TR025) was 496 (2025).

Drama & Theatre Studies graduates from Trinity College Dublin report a graduate employment rate of around 63%, moderate career progression.

Typical roles after graduating

Common employers for Drama & Theatre Studies 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. Drama & Theatre Studies graduates from Trinity College Dublin start below the national median, and after 5 years earn roughly 35% less than the national average.

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