Program Overview
This MA program in Technical Communication and E-Learning equips learners with skills to develop multimedia content and enhance learning through technology. Graduates can design online environments, evaluate tools, and deploy web technologies for diverse roles in content development, digital project management, and instructional design. Offered in full-time or part-time options, the program emphasizes research methods, interactive courseware, and a collaborative learning experience.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The MA in Technical Communication and E-Learning equips graduates with the skills to design and develop multimedia content and technology-enhanced learning solutions. The program addresses the growing demand for expertise in these areas as companies and institutions increasingly rely on information and communication technologies (ICTs).
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will be able to:
- Design online learning environments
- Design and deliver instructional materials
- Evaluate instructional tools and programs
- Evaluate design and development software applications
- Use multimedia applications
- Deploy and use Web 2.0 technologies for collaboration
- Manage complex writing and design projects
- Communicate effectively in online and face-to-face environments
- Write clear, correct, and precise content
Outline:
Full-Time Structure:
Autumn Semester
- TW5211 Principles of Professional and Technical Communication and Information Design (9 ECTS)
- EL6041 Instructional Design (9 ECTS)
- TW5221 Theory of Technical Communication (9 ECTS)
- RM6031 Research Methods in Technical Communication and E-Learning (3 ECTS)
Spring Semester
- TW5212 Workplace Issues in Technical and Professional Communication (9 ECTS)
- EL6052 E-Learning Theories and Practices (9 ECTS)
- EL6072 Interactive Courseware Workshop (9 ECTS)
- EL6082 Learning and Collaboration Technologies (3 ECTS)
Summer Semester
- EL6013 Dissertation/Project (30 ECTS)
Part-Time Structure:
Year 1
Autumn Semester
- TW5211 Principles of Professional and Technical Communication and Information Design (9 ECTS)
- EL6041 Instructional Design (9 ECTS)
Spring Semester
- TW5221 Theory of Technical Communication (9 ECTS)
- RM6031 Research Methods in Technical Communication and E-Learning (3 ECTS)
Year 2
Autumn Semester
- TW5212 Workplace Issues in Technical and Professional Communication (9 ECTS)
- EL6072 Interactive Courseware Workshop (9 ECTS)
Spring Semester
- EL6052 E-Learning Theories and Practices (9 ECTS)
- EL6082 Learning and Collaboration Technologies (3 ECTS)
Summer Semester
- EL6013 Dissertation/Project (30 ECTS)
Careers:
Graduates of the program will be qualified to work in various roles, including:
- Technical writer
- Instructional designer
- Digital project specialist
- Learning developer
- E-learning support specialist
- Content developer
- Publication manager
- Trainer
- Content curator
- Information development manager
- Content specialist
- Digital editor
- Web content strategist
Other:
- The program is offered as a one-year, full-time course or a two-year, part-time course.
- Both the full-time and part-time programs can be undertaken in a hybrid manner with on-campus workshops during both semesters.
- Students will access content and interact with lecturers and classmates through the university's Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) and scheduled on-campus workshops.
- The summer dissertation/project combines self-directed work and liaison with a project supervisor.
- The program also provides an exit award of a Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in Technical Communication and E-Learning for students who meet the academic requirements of the taught program but do not proceed to the dissertation (30 ECTS).
Full Time: EU - €7,544 Non- EU - €18,000 Part Time: EU - €4,076 per annum Non- EU - €9,700 per annum
