Based on a total estimated cost of €82,000 over 4 years, Humanities at University College Dublin has a 5-year ROI of 46.3%, with graduates earning around €37,000 after 5 years in the workforce.
The most recent CAO points requirement for this course (DN530) was 466 (2025).
Humanities graduates from University College Dublin report a graduate employment rate of around 63%, moderate career progression.
Typical roles after graduating
- Civil Servant
Common employers for Humanities graduates include Civil Service, Teaching sector.
By comparison, the median annual wage across all Irish employees is €38,000, and the average (mean) wage is €52,600. Humanities graduates from University College Dublin start below the national median, and after 5 years earn roughly 30% less than the national average.
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