The Languages and Liberal Studies Department of Tamale Technical University is a servicing department to all departments in the University. The following courses are taught in the Languages and Liberal Studies Department. Communication skills, (Use of English), African Studies, Entrepreneurship, French, Business communication, Business Law and Economics.

Communication skills and African studies are compulsory for all undergraduate students regardless of the discipline one pursues. One must pass Communication skills and African studies before one can graduate.

Communication skill is designed for the student in this high institution of learning who has to perform a variety of academic tasks through the medium of English. The student often has to explain or describe a concept or object, argue a point of view demonstrate a process either in writing or in speech.