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Multimedia

Dublin City University · 4-year course
€27,500 Starting salary
50.9% 5-year ROI
4.0y Payback period

Based on a total estimated cost of €82,000 over 4 years, Multimedia 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 (DC133) was 388 (2025).

Multimedia graduates from Dublin City University report a graduate employment rate of around 63%, moderate career progression.

Typical roles after graduating

Common employers for Multimedia graduates include RTE, Media 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. Multimedia 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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