Design & Innovation - Galway

Awarded Best Masters Programme at the Education Awards 2022, this part-time, blended Masters programme is designed to develop key skills in innovation, design, management and leadership. Expertise developed through the programme will enhance careers in areas ranging from public services through to small businesses and large high tech multi-nationals. The course content has been inspired by the Stanford d. School’s Design Thinking philosophy and is universally applicable.



Who should apply?

This Masters programme is ideal for those who want to upskill for leadership roles in design and innovation; enhance their organisation’s capacity to innovate in products, services and processes; collaborate with peers from a range of professional experiences and backgrounds and those seeking to future-proof their career and their organisation.

Modules:

Applied Design Thinking Principles and Processes

Product and Service Processes

Research Methods for Design and Innovation

Design Innovation Project

Dissertation in Design and Innovation

H2.2 Level 8 degree in any discipline. Candidates who do not have an Honours degree but have significant relevant experience may also be eligible for consideration via Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).



Recognition of Prior Learning: Yes.

When to Apply

There are two major intake periods throughout the academic year, September and January. For January start courses, applications typically open in October, and for September start courses, applications typically open in February. Closing dates for applications are listed on the individual course webpages.

2 years part-time blended learning.

Start Date: September 2026.