Description

Taught in English, the BA China Studies programme provides the opportunity to apply theories from the humanities and social sciences to your understanding and analysis of China, its history and culture, society and politics, business and economics.

You will follow one of two pathways that lead to two different careers. If you are interested in teaching the Chinese language as a career, you will be directed towards the ‘Teaching Chinese as an International Language’ pathway. If your interest lies in the study and application of the social sciences, including teaching, you will be directed towards the ‘Contemporary China Studies’ pathway.

Students on both pathways study the same modules in Years One and Two. The modules are different for each pathway in Years Three and Four.

Bachelor’s in China Studies

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Course Content

- Details
- Year One
  
  UK degrees are three years long whereas in China they are four, therefore we do accept students with certain qualifications directly into Year Two, which is the start of the main academic programme. Most students, however, enter into Year One, which provides you with a range of interesting modules, language classes and core skills for your degree.
  
  Year Two
  - Chinese civilisation
  - Chinese history
  - Twentieth century China
  - Doing business in China
  - Introduction to classical Chinese
  - China: society and development
  - Communications in China
  - China: government and politics
  - Introduction to Chinese literature
  - Modern standard Chinese or English language
  Year Three
  
  Pathway A: Teaching Chinese as an international language
  - Modern and contemporary Chinese literature
  - Introduction to linguistics
  - Applied linguistics
  - Teaching Chinese as an international language I
  - Chinese writing
  - Classical Chinese II
  - Modern standard Chinese or English language
  Pathway B: Contemporary China Studies
  
  Choose three from the following:
  - China and the world
  - China: social stratification and change
  - China: enterprise and enterprise development
  - Chinese cinema
  - Classical Chinese II
  - Modern and contemporary Chinese literature
  Choose three from the following:
  - China and East Asia
  - China: family and society
  - China: regional development
  - China and the digital revolution
  - Modern standard Chinese
  Year Four
  
  Pathway A: Teaching Chinese as an international language
  - China: theatre and drama
  - Chinese linguistics
  - Language and literature
  - Teaching Chinese as an international language II
  - Modern standard Chinese or English language
  - Final year project
  Pathway B: Contemporary China Studies
  
  Choose two from the following:
  - Local government in China
  - West China
  - China: international trade
  - China: theatre and drama
  Choose two from the following:
  - China: social policy
  - China: understanding gender
  - China: the public sector
  - Portrayal of China in Western media
  - Classical Chinese III
  - Modern standard Chinese
  Plus:
  - Final year project

Entry Requirements
Career Options
Accommodation
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Entry into Year One

We welcome applications from high-quality candidates in all subjects with appropriate high school or equivalent qualifications. Students will normally be expected to have a high standing in their high school performance with a minimum ‘B’ average in relevant subjects.

Entry into Year Two

Students have completed A-levels of International Baccalaureate (or equivalent) will be considered for entry into Year Two.

A-level: BBB
IB: 30 points
SAT: high school diploma with a GPA of 3.0, plus three SAT subject tests of at least 600 in each subject, if you took the SAT before March 2016.
AP: high school diploma with a GPA of 3.0, plus three AP subjects at Grade 4 or above.

English Language Requirements

If you are a non-native English speaker, or if you have not previously studied in English, you must have satisfactory English language skills to study at XJTLU. Various English qualifications are accepted:

Year One entry

IELTS: 5.0
TOEFL: 62 (iBT)

Year Two entry

IELTS 6.5
TOEFL: 90 (iBT)

English qualifications are not required for students from Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan who take the Joint Examination or the GSAT.

Students who are entering Year One with less than IELTS 6.0 or equivalent in their English proficiency will take 10 credits EAP, and students with IELTS 6.0 or above will take five credits EAP.

Details

The accommodation facilities our students stay in are located within the Suzhou Dushu Lake Science and Education Innovation District and managed privately by the Suzhou Industrial Park Education Development and Investment Limited Company.

All international students are guaranteed accommodation throughout their study at XJTLU. Accommodation options range from studios to five-bedroom apartments (subject to availability with preference given to advanced bookings).

Most students stay in the Wencui Parfait apartments where each student has a private bedroom with en-suite bathroom – the average monthly rental fee is RMB 1,600 per month. Rents range from RMB 1,200 per month to RMB 2,100 per month depending on the length of the contract.

If preferred, postgraduate international students can access cheaper, basic dormitory accommodation which is either single or shared with prices ranging from 300-500 RMB per month

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About the University Summary

Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU) is an international joint venture university founded by Xi’an Jiaotong University in China and the University of Liverpool in the United Kingdom. As an independent Sino-foreign cooperative university, it captures the essence of both prestigious parent universities and is the first and only one of its kind approved by the Ministry of Education in China.

The University currently offers approximately 90 degree programmes in the fields of science, engineering, business, finance, architecture, urban planning, language, culture and all are taught in English except for general and basic courses. Undergraduate students earn two degrees: an XJTLU degree from the Chinese Ministry of Education and a globally recognised degree from the University of Liverpool. Postgraduate students receive a University of Liverpool degree that is recognised by the Ministry of Education. All academic departments at XJTLU offer PhD opportunities, which help to fulfill XJTLU’s vision of “becoming a research-led international university in China and a Chinese university recognised internationally for its unique features”.

Located in Suzhou, a city that has been known in China as ‘paradise on the earth’ since ancient times, XJTLU enjoys a beautiful environment where there is a harmonious coexistence between the city’s rich cultural traditions and its rapid economic development. Suzhou is one of the most developed cities in China. Suzhou Industrial Park, China’s equivalent of Silicon Valley and a hub of global innovation, houses a large cluster of Fortune 500 companies, transnational enterprises and R&D centres, not only providing favourable conditions for XJTLU’s ongoing development but also numerous internship and job opportunities for XJTLU students.

The University Combines resources over and above the ordinary to deliver one of the greatest education systems in the world. Get detailed information about their campus, departments, and application time schedules by downloading the brochure. Apply to speak with your personal Program Advisor