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Law, Criminology and Criminal Justice

University of Galway · 4-year course
€31,000 Starting salary
98.9% 5-year ROI
3.5y Payback period

Based on a total estimated cost of €82,000 over 4 years, Law, Criminology and Criminal Justice at University of Galway has a 5-year ROI of 98.9%, with graduates earning around €56,000 after 5 years in the workforce.

The most recent CAO points requirement for this course (GY254) was 520 (2025).

Law, Criminology and Criminal Justice graduates from University of Galway report a graduate employment rate of around 80%, excellent career progression.

Typical roles after graduating

Common employers for Law, Criminology and Criminal Justice graduates include Law firms, Civil Service.

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. Law, Criminology and Criminal Justice graduates from University of Galway start below the national median, and after 5 years earn roughly 6% more than the national average.

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