Course Details

Course Code(s):
EL5002
Available:
Part-Time
Intake:
Autumn/Fall
Course Start Date:
Autumn 2025
Duration:
6 Weeks
Award:
University Certificate of Study
Qualification:
NFQ Level 9 Minor Award
Faculty: Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Course Type: Professional/Flexible, Online
Fees: For Information on Fees, see section below.

Contact(s):

Name: Dr. Elaine Walsh
Email: elaine.walsh@ul.ie
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Brief Description

This course qualifies for 50% funding under the HCI Micro-Credential Course Learner Subsidy. Check fees section for details and eligibility.   Please Note:   Applicants may only apply for and receive, one subsidised course per semester.   

This MicroCred enables professionals working in any discipline to develop their professional writing skills, with a focus on writing for digital content delivery and new writing situations (e.g. writing short-form content, UX writing, and microcontent). It enables participants to develop audience-focussed content for digital media and emphasises the importance of inclusive writing strategies such as using plain language.

Please ensure you enter the Module Code below when applying for this module. Applications without this cannot be processed.

Module Description Module Code NFQ Level ECTS Credits Start Date Fees

Professional Writing

 EL5002 9 6 TBC €750

This micro-credential represents a single module within a larger further award (eg. Certificate, Diploma, Masters). By taking this micro-credential you may be eligible to apply for a credit exemption should you progress to study for a further award. The programmes associated with this MicroCred are: 

This module enables working professionals to develop their professional writing skills, with a focus on writing for digital content delivery and new writing paradigms (e.g. topic-based writing, UX writing, and microcontent). It enables students to develop audience-focussed content for digital media, and emphasises the importance of inclusive writing strategies such as plain language.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion, you will be able to:

  • Explain the principles of professional writing and communication.
  • Analyse workplace writing examples.
  • Describe approaches to writing style for professional communication.
  • Analyse audiences for your content.
  • Develop content that is appropriate for your audience.
  • Describe features of different genres.
  • Write in an appropriate style for the content's purpose, genre, and audience.
  • Empathise with audiences.
  • Appreciate the value of careful and considered professional writing.

This programme is particularly suited to professionals whose roles involve creating technical, e-learning, or specialised content for online delivery. Applicants are normally expected to hold a primary honours degree in any discipline (minimum H2.2) and must have at least two years of relevant work experience.

Entry requirements are established to ensure the learner can engage with the course material and assessments, at a level suitable to their needs, and the academic requirements of the module. By applying to this micro-credential, you are confirming that you have reviewed and understand any such requirements, and that you meet the eligibility criteria for admission.

Successful completion of this module does not automatically qualify you for entry into a further award. All programme applicants must meet the entry requirements listed if applying for a further award.

€750

HCI Micro-Credential Course Learner Subsidy - Candidates who satisfy the eligibility criteria can qualify for 50% funding subject to the availability of places. To clarify eligibility please go to Eligibility Criteria 

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