Technical Communication
Fast Facts
Technical communicators are specialists who produce clearly written and well-structured documents for complex technical concepts or products.
Their work can be presented online or on paper, but always in a style that best meets the needs of the audience.
The need for technical communicators has developed rapidly with the growth of information technology.
This is the only University level course in Technical Communication.
The Graduate Certificate of Social Science (Technical Communication) and the first four Units of Study of the Graduate Diploma of Social Science (Technical Communication) will be taught online. All four of these Units of Study will be offered in each Semester.
About Technical Communication at Swinburne
Swinburne technical communication courses aim to provide graduates with a strong understanding of the role of technical communicators. Throughout the course teaching staff focus on developing the student's written and verbal communication skills, analytical skills and problem solving skills.
The courses are taught by experts currently working in the field, who can provide students with industry insight and advice. Students have access to computer laboratories equipped with specialised software for technical communication.
Courses
These links will take you to Swinburne Coursefinder and the official description of entry requirements, subject details and course structures.
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Career Opportunities
The Graduate Certificate of Social Science (Technical Communication) and Graduate Diploma of Social Science (Technical Communication) provide students with a broad range of skills valued by employers across a range of industries, sectors and departments including:
- Software and hardware development
- Forestry, mining and other primary industries
- Finance
- Government and infrastructure
- Publishing
- Management consultancy
- Defence
Brochures
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Postgraduate Technical Communications Brochure
(PDF format)
More Information
Our Administration Officers can assist with course information and referral to Technical Communication staff .
Postgraduate Enquiries
International Student Enquiries:
Swinburne International
Tel: +61 3 8676 7002
Fax: +61 3 9818 3648
Email: international@swinburne.edu.au
