Master of Science in Technical Communication

Faculty of Engineering & Science
Award Class Major Award
Awards
MSc
Programme Code CR_KINDD_9 Mode of Delivery Full Time, Part Time, ACCS, Open No. of Semesters 4
NFQ Level 9 Embedded Award No Programme Credits 90
Next Review Date
Review Type Date
Programmatic Review 01/02/2025
Department COMPUTER SCIENCE
Field of Study 4811 - Computer Science
 

Programme Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this programme the graduate will be able to demonstrate... :

# PO Domains Programme Learning Outcome
PO1 Knowledge - Breadth A systematic understanding and knowledge of the advanced rhetorical, compositional theories, project management and technical skills in producing technical documentation for a broad range of industries and workplaces, in particular the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) sector.
PO2 Knowledge - Kind An ability to critically appraise emerging issues with regard to information development research, development and practice; discuss challenges and research activities relevant to their field of practice; and apply appropriate methodologies to investigate topics that form part of the documentation.
PO3 Skill - Range An advanced level of skills in designing, composing, managing and editing content using a standardised methodological approach for diverse audiences; and critically evaluate documentation using a range of quality practices.
PO4 Skill - Selectivity An ability to select and develop, in a professional manner, emerging technologies in the field of information development and methodologies to address the needs of the audience and various stakeholders in producing technical documentation.
PO5 Competence - Context An ability to operate in a professional and self-initiating manner in a range of teams and contexts across a broad range of industries and workplaces.
PO6 Competence - Role An ability to contribute significantly to and, as appropriate, take lead role in the design, development and management of technical documentation solutions in multi-disciplinary teams; research of topics that form part of the document, with due consideration for the intended audience; and participate in peer review and evaluation of projects.
PO7 Competence - Learning to Learn An ability to reflect critically on one’s own practice and development and to direct their own continuing professional development requirements.
PO8 Competence - Insight Act in a manner consistent with the best interests of clients, colleagues and other stakeholders and the general public, maintain integrity and independence in professional judgement.
 

Semester Schedules

Year 1 / Semester 1

Year 1 Semester 1 Elective Regulation
Learners will choose one of 3 specialisation streams: 1. Cloud Computing - COMP8059, Cloud Infrastructure; 2. Cybersecurity - COMP9081, Security Contingency Planning; 3. BioSciences - COMP9087, Scien. Prog. for Biologists.
Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
COMP9094 Information Experience Design Ted Scully 1 5
COMP9093 Intro to Technical Comm. Ted Scully 1 5
Elective 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
COMP8059 Cloud Infrastructure Ted Scully 1 10
COMP9087 Scien. Prog. for Biologists Brigid Lucey 1 5
COMP9081 Security Contingency Planning Ted Scully 1 5

Year 1 / Semester 2

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
COMP9095 Advanced Info Design & Develop Ted Scully 1 10
COMP9044 Information Project Management Ted Scully 3 10
COMP9011 Research Practice & Ethics Ted Scully 5 5
 

Year 2 / Semester 1

Year 2 Semester 1 Elective Regulation
Learners will continue in their chosen specialisation stream: Cybersecurity - MGMT9063, Communications & Cybersecurity; BioSciences - COMP9086, Processing and Visualisation
Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
COMP9096 Writing for Industry Ted Scully 1 5
SOFT9020 XML in Technical Communication Ted Scully 6 10
Elective 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
COMP9086 Processing and Visualization Brigid Lucey 1 5
COMP9053 Scripting for Cybersecurity Ted Scully 3 5
COMP9055 Software Agility Ted Scully 2 5

Year 2 / Semester 2

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
COMP9021 Computing Research Project Ted Scully 5 30