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Landscape Architecture

University College Dublin · 4-year course
€29,000 Starting salary
60.1% 5-year ROI
3.8y Payback period

Based on a total estimated cost of €82,000 over 4 years, Landscape Architecture at University College Dublin has a 5-year ROI of 60.1%, with graduates earning around €41,000 after 5 years in the workforce.

The most recent CAO points requirement for this course (DN120) was 474 (2025).

Landscape Architecture graduates from University College Dublin report a graduate employment rate of around 85%, good career progression.

Typical roles after graduating

Common employers for Landscape Architecture graduates include Landscape architecture firms, Local Authorities, Planning consultancies.

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. Landscape Architecture graduates from University College Dublin start below the national median, and after 5 years earn roughly 22% less than the national average.

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