Human Performance and Innovation - Professional Doctorate
Limerick, Ireland
DURATION
4 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2025
TUITION FEES
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STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Introduction
The aim of the Professional Doctorate in Human performance and innovation is to provide experienced practitioners with enhanced skills and knowledge to enabling them to envision, evolve, theoretically substantiate and rigorously evaluate, novel innovations beneficial to their specific domains of expertise. Upon successful completion of the programme students will be able to:
Appraise existing knowledge and practice and apply translational research methodologies to create innovative solutions to industry practice and challenges within their professional domain.
Evaluate current industry practice and propose, develop and implement alternative and more effective approaches.
Combine multi-disciplinary knowledge and abilities of self and others to resolve complex “real world” challenges in order to innovate and transform professional practice.
Innovatively apply new developments and initiatives applicable to their professional practice and industry domain whilst increasing ability to draw upon practices and innovations from other knowledge fields and sectors.
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Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the university website for more information.
Curriculum
Year 1
Autumn Semester
- Personal Review and Development Planning
Spring Semester
- The Professional Paradigm 1: Practical and Theoretical Frameworks
- Evaluation Methods and Analysis 1
Summer Semester
- The Professional Paradigm 2: Evolving the Theory, Evidence, Practice and Innovation
Year 2
Autumn Semester
- Professional Innovation: Intervention Design and Evaluation 1
Spring Semester
- Evaluation Methods and Analysis 2
- Innovation Progression 1
Summer Semester
- Professional Innovation: Intervention Design and Evaluation 2
- Exit Award – Professional Masters in Human Performance and Innovation
Year 3
Autumn Semester
- Professional Innovation: Intervention Design and Evaluation 3
Spring Semester
- Professional Innovation: Intervention Design and Evaluation 4
Summer Semester
- Professional Innovation: Intervention Design and Evaluation 5
Year 4
Autumn Semester
- Professional Innovation: Intervention Design and Evaluation 6
Spring Semester
- Professional Innovation: Intervention Design and Evaluation 7
Summer Semester
- Professional Innovation: Intervention Design and Evaluation 8
- Innovation Progression 3
Program Outcome
- Credits - 270 ECTS
- Qualification - NFQ Level 10 Major Award