Design Innovation

Through our unique multi-disciplinary approach, combining design, ethnography, psychology, engineering and business, you will learn the methods necessary to research, acquire, analyse and present actionable innovation concepts. The MSc in Design Innovation matches actionable insights with organisational strategies and capabilities to deliver differentiating and competitive solutions.

Applicants must hold a minimum of a bachelor honours degree (NFQ Level 8) (or equivalent) with a minimum of second-class honours, grade 1 (2:1) in any discipline. The programme welcomes participants from a variety of disciplinary backgrounds, including graduates of social sciences, anthropology, design, business or engineering. Graduates of other disciplines are also invited to apply. No former design experience is required. Participants may be required to conduct a brief interview to demonstrate their understanding of the programme objectives. Applicants who do not hold a primary degree but have at least 5 years of relevant experience may apply via Maynooth University's RPL process for Non-Standard Entrants. Please click here for further information. Applicants for whom English is not their first language are required to demonstrate their proficiency in English in order to benefit fully from their course of study. For information about English language tests accepted and required scores, please see here. Please be advised criteria may differ for EU and Non-EU applicants. Maynooth University's TOEFL code is 8850