University of Limerick - Technical Writing
Qualification Type : Postgraduate Certificate
Qualification Letters : PG Cert
Attendance Options : 1 Year Full-Time OR 2 Years Part-Time
Course Overview/Contact:
Technical communication is a fast-growing discipline worldwide, as communication media become more pervasive and technology more complex. The University of Limerick pioneered a full-time programme in technical communication in 1995. Since September 2001, UL has offered a Graduate Certificate in Technical Writing by distance learning
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Contact
Course Director: Dr Ann Marcus-Quinn
Email: ann.marcus.quinn@ul.ie
Tel: 353-61-202292
Graduate Profile:
Graduates will be unique in Ireland, qualified to work as technical writers and in a variety of related roles such as editing, web design, and technology journalism. In addition, graduates may be eligible to gain employment in the areas of instructional design and e-learning as they also receive tuition in these areas. Typically, our graduates gain employment in Ireland but as the programme is University accredited, it is also possible to gain employment abroad.
Careers
Graduates will be unique in Ireland, qualified to work as technical writers, and in a variety of related roles such as editing, web design, and technology journalism.
In addition, graduates may be eligible to gain employment in the areas of instructional design and e-learning as they also receive tuition in these areas.
Typically, our graduates gain employment in Ireland but as the programme is university - accredited, it is also possible to gain employment abroad.
Programme Content:
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Entry Requirements:
Normally, a primary degree in any discipline is required for admission to the course. Prior experience working as a technical writer or instructional designer will also be an advantage. Applicants lacking a formal degree can apply to be considered through RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning) using the standard application form, but they must provide evidence of relevant prior learning and experience.
Applicants must have a high standard of written English.
Applicants must be proficient computer users. Whilst an ECDL qualification is not compulsory, applicants should have a similar level of computer experience i.e. a very good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and the Internet.
Applicants must have access to the Internet (Broadband ideally), as the course is delivered online.
During September or October, and again in February or March, students will be invited to attend software workshops at the University of Limerick campus. These workshops will be held on Saturdays. In addition to receiving tuition on how to use the software, students will have the opportunity to visit the campus and meet their lecturers and classmates. Students are not obliged to attend these workshops, however, and the workshop materials will be posted online for all students.
