Creativity & Innovation for Education

University College Dublin (UCD) is Ireland’s largest and most globally engaged university, founded in 1854 and situated on a spacious campus south of Dublin. Renowned for its research-intensive culture, UCD hosts more than 35,000 students from over 150 countries and offers a broad spectrum of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across arts, sciences, business, engineering, medicine and more. Its scale and international outlook make it an appealing destination for students seeking a research-led education in an energetic European capital region.

UCD’s academic strengths span traditional disciplines and cutting-edge fields, with robust research funding and industry partnerships that support innovation and practical learning. Students benefit from state-of-the-art laboratories, comprehensive libraries, student support services and a wide network of international exchanges. The university also emphasizes employability through career services, internships and active alumni engagement that help graduates transition into global careers.

Campus life at UCD balances academic intensity with extracurricular engagement, including sports, cultural societies and community involvement. Accommodation, transport and welfare services are geared to support international students arriving to Dublin. Prospective applicants should review program-specific entry requirements and available scholarships, consider English language criteria, and use the university’s international office resources to plan applications and arrival logistics.

The Creativity & Innovation for Education program at University College Dublin is for educators who want to enhance their teaching practice. It's a Non-degree program that takes six years to complete. The program is taught in English and helps educators reignite their enthusiasm for teaching.

Students learn through modules like 'Creativity & Innovation for Entrepreneurial Educators' and 'Leadership Development for Educators'. The program emphasizes practical learning, allowing educators to develop essential skills for fostering innovation in their classrooms. Students co-create their educational experience through hands-on learning.

Graduates can pursue roles like Teaching Assistant, Lecturer, Program Manager, Education Technologist, and Curriculum Developer. They will be equipped to influence their institutions and the broader educational community, using skills that are transferable across various educational settings.