Master of Arts in Sustainable Innovation Design

Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands Midwest

The MA in Sustainable Innovation Design is created to equip graduates with the skills necessary to tackle complex sustainability challenges through innovative design approaches. Rooted in the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the programme integrates ethnographic research, circular economy principles, and interdisciplinary design thinking to prepare students for leadership roles in sustainability and regenerative practices.The programme is strategically structured to reflect sustainability as a holistic, interconnected, and process-driven system rather than a set of isolated actions or goals. Rooted in three core pillars – Theory, Research, and Design Practice – the programme fosters a systems-thinking approach, enabling sustainability to emerge through interdisciplinary, ethical, and integrated solutions rather than siloed interventions.This is a future-focused programme where students don’t just learn about sustainability – they design for it, lead with it, and innovate through it, across business, policy, and community sectors. The combination of live industry projects, educational networks, and a major independent project ensures graduates emerge not just as designers, but as visionary change-makers who can bridge the gap between design, impact, and leadership in a rapidly evolving world.