The following entry routes are available:

MSc Design Thinking for Sustainability FT (F252)
Duration 1 Years
Attend Full Time
Deadline Rolling*
* Courses will remain open until such time as all places have been filled, therefore early application is advised

Please read the information below carefully as there are two entry options available to this programme.

Option1 - Pathway: If you are currently a full time resident in the Republic of Ireland and meet the Human Capital Initiative (HCI) Pillar 1 funding eligibility requirements (view here), you may apply for a funded place to the Graduate Diploma in Design Thinking in Sustainability directly via the Springboard+ website and on completion, apply for the MSc module pathway option.

Option 2 - Full MSc: If you are currently not resident in the Republic of Ireland or you are resident in the Republic of Ireland but do not meet the HCI Pillar 1 funding eligibility requirements, you may apply directly by submitting an application via the ‘How To Apply?’ section below. Please see below for application documents required.

For more information, please visit our website or send a query via the ‘Ask a question’ button and a member of the team will be in touch with you very shortly.

Applications will be reviewed and places offered on a rolling basis until the course is full.

Below is a summary of the application procedures for this course. These are subject to change. We strongly recommend you speak to a recruitment advisor who will guide you with your application.

The full document requirements are listed below. Please read them carefully.

Initial supporting documents

You will need to upload some supporting documents as part of your application:

Current CV and Letter of Motivation.

A copy of your academic transcript to show that you have a minimum of an Undergraduate Honours Bachelor's Degree (NFQ Level 8). If you previously studied at UCD, please provide your UCD student number on a Word document/PDF.

Applicants who do not have a level 8 qualification can apply through Recognition of Prior Learning.

Under UCD's Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) policy, consideration will be given on a case by case basis to applicants who do not hold a primary degree but who can demonstrate extensive professional experience. Typically, such applicants would have five years or more experience where their role includes managing teams, leading projects, programmes or business units.

If you are applying under RPL, please review your CV to ensure that it clearly demonstrates the following-

a. Any experience of leadership and self-direction
b. Any experience of management or entrepreneurship
c. A description of employee, budget and client responsibilities

RPL applicants should also upload two recently dated professional/employment references. These should be on headed paper or from an official email address and including the referees name, role and email address.

If English is not your first language an English language qualification is required. Click HERE for full English Language Requirements for UCD.

Next Intake: 2024/2025 September.

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This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests. If these interests do not describe you, this course may prepare you for work you may not find satisfying.

Naturalist

Not surprisingly, some aspect of the natural sciences will run through the Naturalist's interests - from ecological awareness to nutrition and health. People with an interest in horticulture, land usage and farming (including fish) are Naturalists.

Some Naturalists focus on animals rather than plants, and may enjoy working with, training, caring for, or simply herding them. Other Naturalists will prefer working with the end result of nature's produce - the food produced from plants and animals. Naturalists like solving problems with solutions that show some sensitivity to the environmental impact of what they do. They like to see practical results and prefer action to talking and discussing.

Investigative

The Investigative person will usually find a particular area of science to be of interest. They are inclined toward intellectual and analytical activities and enjoy observation and theory. They may prefer thought to action, and enjoy the challenge of solving problems with sophiscticated technology. These types prefer mentally stimulating environments and often pay close attention to developments in their chosen field.