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 must have a primary degree in any discipline (2.2 honours or higher at Level 8 - National Qualifications Authority of Ireland). Applicants who do not have a primary degree can apply to be considered through RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning).



Applicants must have a high standard of written English, and will be required to submit a personal statement outlining their reasons for applying, as part of the application process. Applicants are expected to be proficient in using standard office applications (e.g. MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel). They must also be proficient in searching the Internet and familiar with using electronic communication tools (including email, chat rooms, and discussion forums). Applicants may be required to attend/ participate in interviews to determine their suitability for the programme.



WHAT TO INCLUDE WITH YOUR APPLICATION:



Qualification transcripts and certificates

A copy of your birth certificate or passport

A copy of your CV

A personal statement

If your qualifications have been obtained in a country where English is an official language this will suffice.

If this is not available, the following additional documents must be provided:

English translation of your qualification(s)/transcripts AND

English language competency certificate

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.