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Film and Screen Media

University College Cork · 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, 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

Common employers for Film and Screen Media 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. 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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