Overview

The Masters in Innovation Through Design Thinking is an advanced programme designed for individuals who have completed the Postgraduate Diploma in Innovation Through Design Thinking. It builds upon the foundational knowledge and skills gained during the diploma, offering a pathway to deepen expertise and expand capabilities in innovation and design thinking.

This programme focuses on enhancing participants' ability to apply design thinking principles to complex challenges, fostering creativity and strategic innovation across various contexts. 

Key features of the programme include:

• Deepening Knowledge: Advanced exploration of design thinking and innovation concepts, integrating theoretical frameworks with practical applications.
• Enhancing Skills: Development of the ability to lead and manage an innovation research project, utilising creative tools and methodologies.
• Collaboration and Networking: Opportunities to work with a diverse cohort of peers and professionals, fostering connections to support career growth and lifelong learning.
• Meaningful Projects: Pursue a project that aligns with individual passions and delivers lasting impact.

This rigorous and rewarding programme equips participants to become leaders and innovators in their fields, ready to tackle complex challenges and drive meaningful change through design thinking.

Programme Requirements

For information about modules, module choice, options and credit weightings, please go to Programme Requirements. 

Programme Requirements

Module List

Code	Title	Credits
Students take 30 credits as follows:
ED6100	Research Dissertation in Innovation through Design Thinking	30

Examinations

Full details and regulations governing Examinations for each programme will be contained in the Marks and Standards Book and for each module in the Book of Modules.

Programme Learning Outcomes

Programme Learning Outcomes for MA in Innovation through Design Thinking (NFQ Level 9, Major Award)

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

• Identify a specific research topic and write a research proposal.
• Complete a research ethics proposal in accordance ethical research guidelines
• Identify appropriate data sources, scientific literature and methodologies for the research proposed.
• Carry out original and independent primary fieldwork and/or research.
• Evaluate and interpret research results.