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Bachelor of Arts Major in English with Concentration in Professional and Technical Communication

Tennessee Tech University

USA,Tennessee

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48 Months

Duration

CAD 16,712/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 40

Application Fee

Jan 2026

Apply Date

USA, Tennessee

Type: University

Location Type: Rural

Founded: 1915

Total Students: 10,000 +

Int. Students: 290 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

1 William L Jones Drive, Cookeville, Tennessee 38505, USA

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Scholarships
Student Visa
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Bachelor of Arts Major in English with Concentration in Professional and Technical Communication

Program Overview

English is a broad major that allows students to focus on a number of areas of study such as literature, linguistics, and both creative writing and practical writing. Attention is given to gender and culture issues in literature and language courses. Students develop the ability to communicate and a sense of humanity that is increasingly recognized as a valuable tool in the workplace. The concentration of professional communication provides students with knowledge of skills, strategies, and theories necessary for employment in various workplace and technological settings, with options in corporate culture, information architecture, and scientific and technical writing.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

4-Year Bachelor's Degree

Application Processing Days

30 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

48 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
jan 2026		Open

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 40

Tuition Fee

CAD 16,712 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in Tennessee Tech University

CAD 10,714 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 5.5
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 61
SAT
- Minimum Overall Score - 930.0
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 52.0
DUOLINGO
- Minimum Overall Score - 85.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma.

Minimum CGPA Required: 65.00 %

Additional Information

Scholarships

Work Permit

PGWP

Optional Practical Training or OPT is a period during which students, who have completed their degrees in the USA, are permitted to work for one year on a student visa by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). OPT allows students to work for up to 3 years and develop real-world skills to survive in the competitive jobs market.

It is temporary employment for a period of 12-months that is directly related to the major area of study of an F-1 student. Eligible students have the option to apply for OPT employment authorization before completing their academic studies and/or after completing their academic studies.

A student can participate in three types of Optional Practical Training (OPT):

Pre-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment provided to F-1 students before completion of their course of study.
Post-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment available to F-1 students after completing their course of study.
24 Month STEM Extension: Students enrolled in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) courses can a 24-month extension after their initial Post-Completion OPT authorization.