Technical Communication & E-Learning

Key programme benefits to future students

Graduates will be able to design online learning environments and deliver instructional materials.



On successful completion of the programme, graduates will be able to use multimedia applications and deploy web 2.0 technologies to collaborate with peers.



Graduates of this programme will be able to communicate effectively in online and face to face environments and write clear, concise and precise content.



Key Fact: The MA in Technical Communication was previously awarded the Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences postgraduates course of the year at the Higher education awards.

Autumn Modules

• Principles of Professional and Technical Communication and Information Design

• Instructional Design

• Theory of Technical Communication

• Research Methods in Technical Communication and E-Learning



Spring Modules

• Workplace Issues in Technical and Professional Communication

• E-Learning Theories and Practices

• Interactive Courseware Workshop

• Learning and Collaboration Technologies



Summer Modules

• Dissertation/ Project

Applicants should hold a bachelor’s degree (NFQ Level 8) with at least a second-class honours, grade 2 (2:2) in a related degree or an approved equivalent qualification.



You must be able to use standard Microsoft Office applications and communication tools, including email, chat rooms and discussion forums.



Other Entry Considerations:



We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet the standard entry requirements, as long as you can show that you have the knowledge, skills, and experience needed for the programme.



At UL, we value all kinds of learning and support different ways to qualify through our Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) policy.

1 year full-time, 2 years part-time, online.

Autumn

Graduate careers

Graduates will be unique in Ireland, qualified to work as both instructional designers and technical writers, and in a variety of related roles such as editing, web design, interaction design, and technology journalism.