Technical Communication and E-Learning - MA
Key information
UL’s MA in Technical Communication and E-Learning equips graduates with the skills needed to design and develop multimedia content and technology-enhanced learning solutions.
The need for this expertise continues to grow as organisations increasingly rely on using digital tools and platforms for communication and training.
Students will develop the technical and content development skills needed to build high-quality e-learning courses, websites, and instructional materials.
Students will learn how to use Generative AI (GenAI) tools appropriately to design and develop content, and to critique the quality and accuracy of GenAI content generated elsewhere.
The programme will also develop students’ ability to write clear, correct, and effective content for a range of digital contexts.
This programme is ideal for students who have a passion for writing and an interest in using technology.
No prior technology experience is required other than working knowledge of standard tools (e.g., Microsoft Office, email, Web, etc.)
Students can undertake the programme full-time or part-time, on-campus or online to suit their personal circumstances.
Our graduates have a high rate of employment, securing e-learning, technical writing, instructional design, or educational technology roles in the private sector or educational institutions.
During this programme, you will learn how to:
- Write clear, correct, and precise content.
- Design and develop content for different media and audiences.
- Use Generative AI (GenAI) tools appropriately to design and develop content.
- Critique the quality and accuracy of GenAI content generated elsewhere.
- Manage complex writing and design projects.
- Use a variety of tools for online communication and collaboration.
- Develop digital skills in a variety of areas.
- Evaluate blended and fully online programmes
