On successful completion of the programme, graduates will be able to:

  • Design online learning environments.
  • Design and deliver instructional materials.
  • Evaluate instructional tools and programmes.
  • Evaluate design and development software applications.
  • Use multimedia applications.
  • Deploy and use Web 2.0 technologies to collaborate with peers.
  • Manage complex writing and design projects.
  • Communicate effectively in online and face-to-face environments.
  • Write clear, correct, precise content.

Graduates will be unique in Ireland, qualified to work as both instructional designers and technical writers, and in a variety of related roles such as editing, web design, interaction design, and technology journalism.

Graduate job titles include:

  • Technical writer
  • Instructional designer
  • Digital project specialist
  • Learning developer
  • E-learning support specialist
  • Information designer
  • Information developer
  • Content developer
  • Publication manager
  • Trainer
  • Content curator
  • Information development manager
  • Content specialist
  • Digital editor
  • Web content strategist