Maynooth,
Ireland
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc Design Innovation in Maynooth Ireland | Maynooth University
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Maynooth Ireland
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Taught)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
EUR
16,000
(c. USD18,475.68)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
Europe's pioneering MSc in Design Innovation program blends theoretical knowledge with hands-on experience, equipping students to create intelligent, groundbreaking innovation concepts. This program cultivates future leaders in Design Innovation through practical training in essential 21st-century innovation drivers, including innovation strategy and comprehensive understanding of human behaviors, needs, and socio-cultural shifts. Students master research methodologies, analytical techniques, and presentation skills to transform insights into practical innovation solutions. The program bridges strategic organizational capabilities with actionable insights to produce distinctive, competitive concepts. Perfect for aspiring innovators, this MSc prepares graduates for leadership roles in innovation management, product development, strategic marketing, and design strategy across diverse sectors like technology, manufacturing, media, and public services. The program welcomes applicants from various academic backgrounds including Social Sciences, Design, Business, and Engineering, as well as experienced professionals through our Recognised Prior Learning pathway, which values industry experience alongside formal qualifications.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
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.
A first class or upper second class honours primary degree qualification is normally required, and participants may be required to conduct a brief interview to demonstrate their understanding of the MSc objectives. Exceptionally, candidates with lower second-class honours or other degree qualifications may be allowed to join the programme, after interview.
IELTS - 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in each band; TOEFL internet-based test iBT: 90 with no less than 21 in writing and at least 19 in all other sections; Pearson Test of English - 63 with no less than 59 for each item in the Communicative Skills section; Duolingo English Test (DET) - 120 with no less than 110 in literacy, conversation, and comprehension subscores and no less than 95 in production. (This lower production subscore applies to non-EU applicants only), Cambridge Proficiency Cert. - 176+ on Cambridge English scale with no less than 169 in each skill and use of English. Proficiency Certificate, Grade C or better (CEFR Level C1 or C2); Cambridge Advanced Cert. - 176+ on Cambridge English scale with no less than 169 in each skill and use of English Advanced Certificate, Grade C or better (CEFR Level C1 or C2); ETAPP - C1 or better (CEFR Level C1 or C2); Oxford Test of English - 140 with no less than 125 in each skill; Trinity College London ISE - ISE III with at least merit in each skill category.
Tuition
EUR
16,000