Technische Dokumentation 28
Department of Media & Design

Technical Documentation

 

Complex technical products and feature-rich software have an increasing impact on all areas of our lives. Technical documentation media play an important role in ensuring that we can use new devices both quickly and safely as well as enjoy using them. They also ensure that products or systems comply with any legal requirements. Graduates of this postgraduate course are qualified technical editors and are increasingly sought-after on the job market.

What you will learn:

Legal Requirements & CE Conformity

Editorial Systems & Document Architectures

Professional Writing

Documentation Processes & Quality Management

Language Management & Localisation

Media Production

Did you know, …

… that graduates of this postgraduate Master’s course have excellent career prospects?

In the German-speaking area, more than three thousand additional technical editors are needed every year.

Did you know, …

… that the course curriculum has a consistent focus on all relevant aspects of technical editing?

This makes it possible for students to successfully combine work and study.

Did you know, …

… that our lecturers have many years of practical and theoretical experience gained from working in industry and science?

They teach practical content and basic knowledge and also share their own valuable experience with our students.

Did you know, …

… that graduates of this postgraduate course are highly qualified to assume senior management positions?

They are familiar with management tools and scientific methods and are well-qualified to assume management roles in the field of technical documentation.

Did you know, …

… that the compulsory attendance phases take place in Graz?

Graz is an attractive city and is home to industrial companies from a range of different sectors with a demand for technical editors.

Did you know, …

… that errors that occur in the translation process result in delays and loss in profits?

Students learn about efficient and properly controlled translation processes and commonly used software tools.

Did you know, …

… that the compulsory attendance phases are supplemented by e-learning?

E-learning is a modern form of teaching that enables the course to be organised in a more efficient way to meet the needs of our students.

Find out more about the master's course

Admissions

Before you start your programme you have to apply and go through the admissions procedure. Here you can read up on this and find the most important dates and deadlines.

My Studies

Here you can find everything you need to know about the course.

After Graduation

Many different occupational fields and career opportunities are open to you as a graduate of our degree programme. Find out here what you can do.
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