Based on a total estimated cost of €82,000 over 4 years, Journalism at Dublin City University has a 5-year ROI of 50.9%, with graduates earning around €38,500 after 5 years in the workforce.
The most recent CAO points requirement for this course (DC132) was 409 (2025).
Journalism graduates from Dublin City University report a graduate employment rate of around 63%, moderate career progression.
Typical roles after graduating
- Journalist
- Content Producer
Common employers for Journalism graduates include RTE, Media companies.
By comparison, the median annual wage across all Irish employees is €38,000, and the average (mean) wage is €52,600. Journalism graduates from Dublin City University start below the national median, and after 5 years earn roughly 27% less than the national average.
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