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International Business with Languages

University College Cork · 4-year course
€31,000 Starting salary
74.9% 5-year ROI
3.5y Payback period

Based on a total estimated cost of €82,000 over 4 years, International Business with Languages at University College Cork has a 5-year ROI of 74.9%, with graduates earning around €45,500 after 5 years in the workforce.

The most recent CAO points requirement for this course (CK215) was 463 (2025).

International Business with Languages graduates from University College Cork report a graduate employment rate of around 82%, good career progression.

Typical roles after graduating

Common employers for International Business with Languages graduates include Multinationals, Export companies.

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. International Business with Languages graduates from University College Cork start below the national median, and after 5 years earn roughly 13% less than the national average.

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