TCLoc: Master’s in Technical Communication and Localization

Online Master’s Degree, Real-World Opportunities

The Master’s in Technical Communication and Localization (TCLoc) is a career-oriented program offered by the Faculty of Languages at the University of Strasbourg. This online master’s degree is taught entirely in English by professionals in the fields of technical communication, localization, project management, web technologies, and visual communication. With a variety of courses and real-world application, TCLoc gives you the opportunity to develop your skills and broaden your professional range.

For more details, take a look at the curriculum.

Flexible Online Master’s Degree

This online master’s degree is designed for working professionals who are looking to expand and certify their skills in technical communication and localization. We understand that traditional programs and academic deadlines can be a real constraint for professionals willing to further their education. That’s why we have created a flexible program with multiple study options. You can choose the length of the program, from 12 to 24 months, depending on your needs and professional commitments.

TCLoc’s admissions are online and open throughout the year. Next intake: January 2023!

Read more about the application requirements and the program format.

Accelerated Option — 12 months (January intake only)

This is the most intense study option. During these 12 months, you will complete all the program’s coursework, including writing a thesis and passing the tekom certification. We recommend this option if you already have this certification or if you are able to dedicate a great amount of time to your studies.

Semi-Accelerated Option A — 17 months (January intake)

With this option, you have the same amount of coursework as the accelerated option, but you have five more months to complete it. The estimated time investment for this option is 15-20 hours per week with the last five months dedicated to writing the thesis and passing the tekom certification.

Semi-Accelerated Option B — 17 months (July intake)

This option is similar to the previous one, except that you start your studies in July of the preceding year, giving you the possibility to complete the tekom certification before starting the rest of the courses. We recommend this option the most as it allows you to fully dedicate yourself to each part of the program: the certification, the courses, and the thesis.

Extended Option — 24 months (January intake only)

With this option, you have 24 months to complete the aforementioned coursework. If you aren’t able to dedicate much time to the program then it might be the best choice for you.

The TCLoc Community around the world

Sofia

Spain

Social Media industry

My name is Sofía, I'm from Spain and I graduated from Translation and Interpreting in July 2019 at the Spanish University of Valladolid. I also did the third year of my bachelor's degree abroad, at the Université libre de Bruxelles, thanks to the Erasmus+ Studies Programme. I've always been a huge passionate of languages and different cultures, and that leaded me to do my studies in Translation as well as to live in different countries. Straight after graduating from my bachelor's, I decided to move to Dublin, where I'm living at the moment, in order to become more fluent in English and to look for better career perspectives. I'm currently working in the Social Media industry, analyzing content in different languages. That made me realize the big importance of technical and online information in our globalized society. That is the reason why I decided to enroll in the TCLoc Master's, to enhance my skills in Technical Communication and Localization and expand my knowledge and professional skills within the industry

Caroline

France

Swiss Public Administration

My name is Caroline, and I am from Marseille, France. Graduated in Information and Communication Technology, I have 10+ years of experience in business analysis and project coordination roles in the e-commerce industry. Currently, I work for a digital transformation program in Swiss public administration. As part of my different roles, I have had hands-on experience in technical communication and localization. Going forward, my goal is to deep dive into these subjects with the TCLoc program. I have always enjoyed working in international environments; therefore, I relish the opportunity offered by TCLoc to expand my horizon by learning alongside a very diverse group of students. Despite having a technical background, I am passionate about languages, and I am now learning Estonian for fun

Claudia

Uruguay

Spanish Language Specialist

I'm Claudia, from Montevideo, Uruguay. I have a bachelor's degree in translation from the University of the Republic in Uruguay, and I am ATA-certified from English into Spanish. For almost 20 years I have worked as a freelancer for translation companies from the U.S., the U.K., New Zealand, and Canada, and I also work as an external Spanish translator and editor for ECLAC, and as an external Spanish editor for PAHO. In April 2021 I joined the WHO Academy as a Spanish Language Specialist. I joined TCLoc because I'd like to expand my localization skills, and at the same time learn about technical communication, which is a field I've always been interested in

Robert

United States

Strategic Communicator

I’m from Dayton, Ohio in the United States. I began my career as a teacher of English as a second language and have spent much of the past 12 years abroad. I’ve lived in Bulgaria, Saudi Arabia, and most recently Belgium where I served as a Communications Assistant in the NATO Communications and Information Agency. I have a master’s degree in geopolitics, as well as experience in marketing communications, including drafting internal and customer-facing content and SEO copywriting. I’m passionate about writing and communicating, which is why I joined TCLoc. It not only expands my know-how to include technical communications, but affords me the chance to enrich my skill set with the vital technical-related competencies needed for the digital age

Daniel

Argentine

Translation Project Manager

I studied French translation, literature and linguistics in Venezuela. I did an internship as a Translation Project Manager in Paris and started working in similar positions since then. I moved to Argentina where I continued working remotely and at local and international companies.

Ashley

United States

English Teacher

My name is Ashley Miller, I am a student a second time around. I have a degree in Educational Sciences, and also a BA in English. I am American, but I’m also French. I spent all of my childhood and a lot of my adult life in the U.S. but I live in France now. I moved here about ten years ago. Working in France can be difficult. So despite being an English teacher and for the first six years of my life here, I was actually not allowed to work due to labor laws. That is why I decided it was time for me to find something to add to my resume

Corinna

Germany

Technical Writer

My name is Corinna, I’m 32 years old, and I’m from Germany. I have a bachelor’s degree in international business administration and foreign trade. When I started working in technical communication as a team assistant, I had no idea what technical communication was about but I liked it very much right from the start. I discovered the TCLoc program during a professional training in the technical communication field

Claudio

Italy

English Teacher

My name is Claudio and I come from Sardinia, Italy. I used to work as an English teacher but I wanted a career change to work in a field related to technology. I’ve always been interested in cultures and languages, so I lived in and traveled to as many countries as I could. I believed localization could allow me to combine my passions and experiences. That’s one of the reasons why I chose the TCLoc Master’s programme

Veronika

Bulgaria

Project Supervisor

My name is Veronika and I come from Bulgaria. I’ve always enjoyed working or studying in an international environment, so I took every opportunity to travel and experience life abroad. I’ve spent the past few years working as an English teacher in China and Italy. I began looking for a master’s in translation, but I eventually realized that I am interested in more than pure translation. I then started focusing on localization and found TCLoc. The course description sounded very interesting, so despite my initial hesitation due to my lack of experience, I decided to go for it and give it a try