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Sport and Exercise Science

South East Technological University · 4-year course
€31,000 Starting salary
73.8% 5-year ROI
3.5y Payback period

Based on a total estimated cost of €82,000 over 4 years, Sport and Exercise Science at South East Technological University has a 5-year ROI of 73.8%, with graduates earning around €45,000 after 5 years in the workforce.

The most recent CAO points requirement for this course (SE905) was 433 (2025).

Sport and Exercise Science graduates from South East Technological University report a graduate employment rate of around 72%, good career progression.

Typical roles after graduating

Common employers for Sport and Exercise Science graduates include Multinationals, Universities.

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. Sport and Exercise Science graduates from South East Technological University start below the national median, and after 5 years earn roughly 14% less than the national average.

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