This course is available through the following application route(s)
As educators, we must keep pace with our rapidly changing world, and adapt to what we now understand about the neuroscience of learning. By developing our own creative and entrepreneurial mindsets we can help our students to fully realise their capacity for innovation, for the good of society.
Through this course, you’ll experience new approaches to education – all underpinned by academic rigour – from the perspective of a student. By stepping outside your comfort zone you can update your knowledge, build empathy with your students, and reignite your passion for teaching.
The course is highly flexible, allowing your cohort to co-create the learning experience based on the needs and experiences of each group. You’ll learn a more practical, action-based approach to learning, including the chance to lead some parts of the course yourself.
By the end, you’ll be part of a pioneering community of educators who are promoting these experiential learning approaches. You’ll be ready to influence and inspire your colleagues, your institution, and the broader educational community.
The diploma module gives you a further chance to develop your professional practice as an Entrepreneurial Educator.
Below is a list of all modules offered for this degree in the current academic year. Click on the module to discover what you will learn in the module, how you will learn and assessment feedback profile amongst other information.
Incoming Stage 1 undergraduates can usually select an Elective in the Spring Trimester. Most continuing undergraduate students can select up to two Elective modules (10 Credits) per stage. There is also the possibility to take up to 10 extra Elective credits.
| Trimester | Credits | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Stage 1 Core Modules |
IA40320 | Creativity & Innovation for Entrepreneurial Educators | Autumn&Spring&Summer(separate) | 5 |
Stage 1 Core Modules |
IA40330 | Entrepreneurial Mindset for Educators | Autumn&Spring&Summer(separate) | 5 |
Stage 1 Core Modules |
IA40440 | Leadership Development for Educators | Autumn&Spring&Summer(separate) | 5 |
Stage 1 Core Modules |
IA40480 | Professional Practice for Educators: Action Learning Project Implementation | Autumn&Spring&Summer(separate) | 10 |
This is a level 9 Professional Certificate (15 ECTS)
Students have the option to complete an additional module (10 ECTS) to elevate their qualification to a Level 9 Professional Diploma (25 ECTS in total)
“The three weeks I spent doing the Professional Certificate in Creativity and Innovation for Education were among the best three weeks in my 25-year career.” Dr Linda Dowling Hetherington, Lecturer
“I think there can be a misconception that what’s interesting can’t be useful and vice versa. This programme is both.” Ailish O’Halloran, Deputy Provost
Part Time option suitable for:
Domestic(EEA) applicants: Yes
International (Non EEA) applicants: No
We welcome educators from all disciplines and levels of experience here at the Innovation Academy. Anyone who designs and delivers learning experiences can benefit from this postgraduate diploma or certificate in Education course.
This course is for:
So what are you waiting for?
General application route(s) for Irish/UK/EU applicants* for International (non-EU) applicants* to Creativity & Innovation for Education:
| ROWCLASS | Apply to |
|---|---|
| showAudience-audienceEU showAudience-audienceInt | F220 Creativity & Innovation for Education Professional Diploma Part-Time Commencing May 2026 Graduate Taught Not available to International applicantsApply |