Design Innovation

The Design Innovation program from Maynooth University is the highest degree offered by the Department of Design Innovation. The structured PhD programme offers a framework which facilitates independent research, whilst providing milestones for measuring progress.

Students of this Design Innovation program from Maynooth University will be equipped with methodological and analytical tools for advanced research in Design Innovation through a number of taught modules across the Faculty. These will be supplemented by periodic one-on-one supervision meetings. Students will also have opportunities to actively engage in other aspects of academic writing and publishing during the course of their education.

Career options

The skills acquired during the programme of doctoral study will prepare students for a wide range of careers including academia, private industry and public service.

Courses include:

• Research Funding Application

• Theory and Practice for Anthropologists and Ethnographers

• Ethics and Academic Practice for Research Students

• Finding Information for Your Research

• Research Practice and Integrity

• Creative Thinking & Problem Solving