Technical Communication
What is Technical Communication?
Technical communication is a relatively new discipline, which has developed in response to the expanding role of technology in people’s lives. It involves writing paper-based instruction manuals, brochures, and tutorials, as well as designing and developing online help, Web sites and other types of online documentation. It can also involve editing, and writing 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 modules at UL emphasise that the discipline entails more than writing – speech communication, graphics, animation, layout, and design also play a part, and so we provide instruction on all of these topics.
Technical Communication modules are also electives on the BA in Applied Languages, the BA in New Media and English, the BA in Irish and New Media, and the BA (Joint Honours) degree programmes
Graduates of these programmes are highly sought after in Ireland and overseas.
Which careers can I pursue if I study Technical Communication?
Technical writing offers many career options. It is a fast-growing field with good opportunities. For example, past graduates of our programmes have found employment in the following areas:
- Technical writing for telecommunications and software companies
- Instructional design in e-learning and content development companies
- Webpage design
- Technical journalism
- IT training
- Project management
- Editing
- Private contracting
- Abstract writing
Further information: http://www.ul.ie/techcomm/