Human Performance and Innovation - Professional Doctorate
University of Limerick
About this program
Human Performance and Innovation - Professional Doctorate
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.
Admission requirements
Applicants for the Professional Doctorate in Human Performance and innovation require a minimum 2.2 honours degree (Level 8 - National Qualifications Authority of Ireland) in a relevant area, or a professional qualification deemed equivalent. Recognised Prior Learning (RPL) entry will be available for those without a related degree if they can demonstrate significant relevant professional experience. Specifically, prospective candidates require a minimum of 5 years’ professional experience.
English Language Requirements
- Duolingo - The Minimum Requirement Will Be a Det Score of 110. an Interview May Be Required in Conjunction With This for Certain Programs.
- Matriculation Examinations - From European Countries Where English Is Presented as a Subject and an Acceptable Level Is Achieved
- Irish Leaving Certificate English - Ordinary Level Grade D or Above
- TOEFL - 580 (Paper Based) or 90 (Internet Based)
- IELTS - Minimum Score of 6.5* With No Less Than 6.0 in Any Component.
- ETAPP English Test for Academic and Professional Purposes - Grade C1
- GCE ‘O’ Level English Language/ Gcse English Language - Grade C or Above
- University of Cambridge ESOL - Certificate of Proficiency in English - Grade C / Certificate in Advanced English - Grade B
- GCE Examination Boards - Oxford Delegacy of Local Examinations - Grade C / Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate - School Certificate Pass 1-6 / University of London Entrance and School Examinations Council - School Certificate Pass 1-6
- Pearson Test of English (Academic) - PTE Academic - A Minimum Score of 61 (With No Section Score Below 59)
For more information about admission requirements, please visit the university website.
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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
Scholarships & funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the university website for more information.
Tuition
Part time Tution fee for 2021/2022:
- EU Fee: 4,882&euro
- Non EU Fee: 14,646&euro
Qualification
- Credits - 270 ECTS
- Qualification - NFQ Level 10 Major Award
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University of Limerick
The University of Limerick (UL) is renowned for its graduate employability, dedication to the student experience, industry-relevant programmes, award-winning research, stunning campus and UL`s deep commitment to community engagement. With close to 16,000 students, including 3,000 international students, UL is...
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The Universities commitment to graduate employability, UL`s dedication to the student experience, industry-relevant programmes, award-winning research, stunning campus and UL`s deep commitment to community engagement.
The University of Limerick houses a broad range of world class and specialist equipment and facilities that give students and researchers an immersive and practical approach to their studies and research.
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