Based on a total estimated cost of €82,000 over 4 years, Sport and Exercise Management at University College Dublin has a 5-year ROI of 60.1%, with graduates earning around €40,500 after 5 years in the workforce.
The most recent CAO points requirement for this course (DN430) was 478 (2025).
Sport and Exercise Management graduates from University College Dublin report a graduate employment rate of around 76%, good career progression.
Typical roles after graduating
- Strength & Conditioning Coach
Common employers for Sport and Exercise Management graduates include Sport Ireland, Private gyms.
By comparison, the median annual wage across all Irish employees is €38,000, and the average (mean) wage is €52,600. Sport and Exercise Management graduates from University College Dublin start below the national median, and after 5 years earn roughly 23% less than the national average.
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