Based on a total estimated cost of €82,000 over 4 years, Modern Languages at University College Dublin has a 5-year ROI of 53.2%, with graduates earning around €39,000 after 5 years in the workforce.
The most recent CAO points requirement for this course (DN541) was 398 (2025).
Modern Languages graduates from University College Dublin report a graduate employment rate of around 63%, good career progression.
Typical roles after graduating
- Translator
- Localisation Specialist
Common employers for Modern Languages graduates include Multinationals, EU institutions.
By comparison, the median annual wage across all Irish employees is €38,000, and the average (mean) wage is €52,600. Modern Languages graduates from University College Dublin start below the national median, and after 5 years earn roughly 26% less than the national average.
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