Based on a total estimated cost of €61,500 over 3 years, Film and Screen Media at University College Cork 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 (CK105) was 390 (2025).
Film and Screen Media graduates from University College Cork report a graduate employment rate of around 63%, moderate career progression.
Typical roles after graduating
- Creative Professional
Common employers for Film and Screen Media graduates include RTE, Arts organisations.
By comparison, the median annual wage across all Irish employees is €38,000, and the average (mean) wage is €52,600. Film and Screen Media graduates from University College Cork start below the national median, and after 5 years earn roughly 35% less than the national average.
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