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Technical Writing (Distance Learning) – (Grad.Cert.)
University of Limerick
Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
| Application Deadline: | 6th August | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 4,161 ≈ € 10,780 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Limerick / Ireland / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of University of Limerick
Technical communication is a new discipline, which has developed in response to the expanding role of technology in people's lives. It involves writing manuals (e.g. for the IT industry), online help, tutorials, web sites, and other types of documentation, both online and paper. It can also involve editing, and writing instructions, reports, and abstracts.
The technical writer tries to write about technical products in a simple and effective way, so that the audience can easily understand them. The courses at UL emphasise that the discipline entails more than writing-speech communication, writing, graphics, animation, layout and design all play a part, and we include input on all of these topics.
UL now offers a Graduate Certificate in Technical Writing by Distance Learning. This programme commenced in 2001.
Aims and objectives
The aim of this distance learning Graduate Certificate in Technical Writing is to offer flexible access to the Technical Writing programme for people who cannot attend full time. The specific objectives are:
* To provide distance learning students with a thorough grounding in the theory and practice of technical writing.
* To provide people who lack qualifications in technical writing with access to certification via distance learning.
Contents
The programme consists of four modules. Students can complete the programme in two semesters, taking two modules in the autumn, and two in the spring.
Or they can spread the course over four semesters (two academic years), taking one module each semester.
Note: Feedback from students taking the programme indicates that one module per semester is more manageable for people working full-time while taking the course. Suggested study time per module: At least 65 hours minimum.
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Requirements
Normally, students must have a primary degree in any discipline. Prior experience working as a technical writer or instructional designer will be an advantage, and students lacking a formal degree can apply to be considered through APEL (Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning).
Applicants must have a high standard of written English. ECDL-level computer experience is a requirement, i.e. thorough familiarity with Word (advanced features), Excel, PowerPoint and the Internet. Candidates must have access to the Internet, as much of the programme is delivered online.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
As all international students are required to possess sufficient language skills to attend lectures and sit examinations at the University of Limerick, students should be competent to communicate through the medium of English prior to their arrival.
Students must have a minimum score of 550 (paper based) or 213(computer based) 80 (internet based) in TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or an IELTS (International English Language Testing System) score in the range of 6.5-7 and not less than 6.0 in any one component.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.5 |
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade A (Score: 80) |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 550 |
| TOEFL Computer-based: | 213 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 80 |
Accreditation
Programmes at the University are accredited by the various National and international bodies. Contact individual programme directors for details.
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