College of Arts & SciencesDepartment of English

Welcome to English at Texas Tech!

We are a diverse community of thinkers and inventors who are committed to uphold the values of open, respectful discourse and exchange of ideas from the widest variety of intellectual, religious, class, cultural, and political perspectives. Our graduate and undergraduate students enrich their lives and academic experiences by studying creative writing, linguistics, literature, and technical communication.

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Undergraduate Programs

The English Department offers two flexible undergraduate degrees in English and in Writing, Design, and Technical Communication, as well as a variety of minors and Undergraduate Certificates in Writing and in User Experience.

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Graduate Programs

The English Department offers 5 dynamic degree programs and 4 graduate certificate programs that prepare students for academia, writing careers, and industry, and teaching.

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