Technical authors operate in a wide variety of contexts. Traditionally employed in aerospace engineering, cellular communications, electronics, the pharmaceutical and software industry, there are now increasing opportunities in the banking, financial services, national and local government and health sectors.

The course has been designed for individuals with a technical or scientific background who wish to take up technical authorship as a second career. Equally, it is aimed at recent graduates in a scientific or technical area who wish to develop their communication skills and recent graduates in humanities and business studies who would like to develop their awareness of, and skills in, computer applications relevant to technical authorship.

Developed with the support of the Institute of Scientific and Technical Communicators (ISTC) and supported by a group of experienced professional authors, the course has a pronounced communication focus and a strong practical orientation. It features units which have a high degree of professional relevance and training, particularly in relation to choosing the right tools for the job. It will provide you with an opportunity to produce technical documentation in the two broad areas of engineering/technology and private/public sector business organisations. This breadth of experience is complemented by an opportunity to develop a specialism in an area of your choice through completing the final year project.