Design Thinking for Sustainability
The world of work is changing faster than ever before. Climate change is increasingly driving this rapid transformation across all sectors. No matter where you see your future, employers of all sizes and in all sectors want agile employees who are creative, collaborative and innovative and who can combine these attributes with a ‘Sustainability Mindset’. This UCD graduate programme has been developed in collaboration with industry, and it enables you to develop the skills and knowledge to lead change, embed sustainability and make a real impact.
| Award Name | Postgraduate Diploma (Level 9 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | National University of Ireland |
| NFQ Level | Level 9 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postgraduate Diploma (Level 9 NFQ) | Major | National University of Ireland | Level 9 NFQ |
Duration
9 months Full Time Blended
Entry Requirements
This course is great for anyone just beginning their career in sustainability, or keen to move into this area. You may have a technical background, or you might not – we welcome learners from diverse disciplines and sectors.
You might be:
A recent graduate
Changing focus part way through your career
Unemployed or formerly self-employed
A carer or returner to work
You’ll need a minimum honours degree (Level 8) qualification.
OR applicants with 5+ years of relevant employment history can apply under UCD’s Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) policy.
HCI Pillar 1 eligibility requirements.
English language requirements.
Keen to start seeing the world differently?
Further information
Next Intake: 2024/2025 September.
100% or 90% funded for eligible applicants through the Human Capital Initiative (Pillar 1).
See springboardcourses.ie/eligibility for full eligibility criteria.
The following entry routes are available:
Grad Dip Design Thinking for Sustainability FT (F189)
Duration 9 Months
Attend Full Time
* Courses will remain open until such time as all places have been filled, therefore early application is advised
HCI Pillar 1 courses are designed to provide specialisation and conversion courses for graduates to ensure that they have the skills most needed by employers today. They are open to all, regardless of employment status.
Full Time option suitable for:
Domestic(EEA) applicants: Yes
International (Non EEA) applicants currently residing outside of the EEA Region. No
This postgraduate conversion course is designed for recent graduates as well as early and mid-career professionals who want to start or transition into a career in the area of sustainability. It is open to participants with both technical and non-technical backgrounds. The class is likely to include a diverse range of participants, coming from science and engineering as well as business, the humanities and more – bringing a multidisciplinary, multi-sectoral approach to the complex challenges of sustainability.
You might be:
A recent graduate
Changing focus part way through your career
Recently been made redundant
Unemployed or formerly self-employed
A carer or returner to work
Full Time option suitable for:
Domestic(EEA) applicants: Yes
International (Non EEA) applicants currently residing outside of the EEA Region. No
Stage 1 - Core
Leadership for Innovation and CreativityIA40340
Innovation SprintIA40350
Creative Thinking & InnovationIA40430
Design your Purposeful LifeIA40460
Entrepreneurship: Application and MindsetIA40470
Design for User-Centric, Sustainable SolutionsIA40610
Systemic Approaches, Interdisciplinary SolutionsIA40620
CONTACT NAME:
Angela Hogan
CONTACT NUMBER:+353 1 716 2065