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Sport, Health & Exercise Science

University College Dublin · 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, Health & Exercise Science at University College Dublin 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 (DN425) was 542 (2025).

Sport, Health & Exercise Science graduates from University College Dublin report a graduate employment rate of around 72%, good career progression.

Typical roles after graduating

Common employers for Sport, Health & 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, Health & Exercise Science graduates from University College Dublin start below the national median, and after 5 years earn roughly 14% less than the national average.

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