Xi’an Jiaotong – Liverpool University (XJTLU) is a new international university jointly founded by Xi’an Jiaotong University China and the University of Liverpool UK as a joint venture. 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 offers undergraduate degree programmes in the fields of science, engineering and management, and awards both its own Chinese degree and a degree from the University of Liverpool.

• NOTE: Students with Chinese nationality can not apply to XJTLU as foreign students, even if they were born outside China. Students with Chinese nationality need to pass the National College Entrance Examination (NCEE), also known as Gaokao, in order to get into a university in China.

Overview

• Located within the XJTLU Entrepreneur College (Taicang), the School of Cultural Technology is part of the Academy of Film and Creative Technology with a focus on cultural technologies, immersive media and applications, computational media, and entrepreneurship within the cultural and creative industry.

• Working in collaboration with our industry partners, which include China Culture and Media Group Zhong Chuan Fortune, and Enlight Media, students gain industry and technical experience to develop entrepreneurial and professional skills in areas including cultural creativity, entertainment, content creation and development, spatial design, and project management.

• The BA Arts, Technology and Entertainment with Contemporary Entrepreneurialism is an interdisciplinary programme that enables students to study in one of a number of pathways; Immersive and Interactive Technologies, Installation Art, Experimental Filmmaking and Animation, and Game and Ludic Design. Using immersive technologies, such as Virtual Reality (VR) – and Creative Artificial Intelligence (CAI), through a series of academic and research led projects, students develop their creative abilities to instigate and produce work that is innovative, critical and explores the boundaries and contexts of art and entertainment.

• Additionally, through the programme’s unique focus on entrepreneurship and innovation, you will acquire the skills and abilities to become an independent practitioner and entrepreneur, capable of anticipating changes and communicating strategically with stakeholders at all levels.

Why Study BA Arts, Technology and Entertainment with Contemporary Entrepreneurialism at XJTLU Entrepreneur College (Taicang)?

• • Enjoy creative freedom while gaining an understanding of the key academic theories that will underpin your practical approaches and directions
• • Benefit from mentoring and training by industry professionals
• • Study in a creative, project-based environment as you explore the relationship between art and technology
• • Benefit from XJTLU’s strategic location in Taicang’s High-Tech Development Zone with rapidly expanding technology-driven industries
• • Learn through practical application, using your knowledge and skills in solving real problems in research and industry settings
• • Benefit from mentoring and training from industry experts as part of the unique industry-themed schools partnerships with leading businesses
• • Gain valuable entrepreneur and leadership skills through studying on the unique contemporary entrepreneur modules that are part of the degree, , giving you a competitive edge in whatever career path you choose
• • 600 hours of problem-based internship experience as part of the degree programme
• • Study in purpose-built, state-of-the-art facilities in XJTLU’s new Taicang campus
• • Graduate with world class qualifications, including two degrees: an XJTLU degree from the Chinese Ministry of Education and a globally recognised degree from the University of Liverpool, a member of the Russell Group of leading UK universities.

Knowledge and skills

By the time you graduate from the BA Arts, Technology and Entertainment with Contemporary Entrepreneurialism programme, you will have:

• • the ability to plan, design, develop, produce and manage content and content strategy in a range of settings, including media companies, art institutions, design agencies, culture and innovation groups
• • knowledge and skills in digital application, artistic innovation, space design, interaction design, and aesthetic art literacy
• • well-developed understanding of both China’s and the global entertainment industry
• • the ability to combine theory, practice and critical thinking to find innovative business solutions
• • comprehensive knowledge of entrepreneurship and leadership, project management and innovation concepts and how to apply them in a practical setting
• • high-level communication, interpersonal, problem-solving and analytical skills that are transferable across a range of careers and industries.

Careers

• Graduates from this programme will be well-prepared for roles such as creative producer, art director, interactive designer, or to reach senior in top national and international organisations. Graduates may find employment within the creative industries and a wide variety of professional and entrepreneurial situations. This programme also offers a solid foundation for pursuing further studies in the fields of film, games, heritage and simulation. You will not only have specialised knowledge but also possess a wide range of skills that will place you in a highly prized position in your future work place.

Year One:
Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University offers a wide range of courses in the first year, including English for academic purposes (EAP), mathematics and physics, and humanities and social sciences.Click to learn more

Year Two:
Core Modules
Form, Innovation and Culture
Introduction to Storytelling
Entertainment Technology
Minor Project Design and Delivery

Optional Modules
Digital Tools For XR
Installation Art
Principles Of Game Design
Audiovisual Production Techniques
Minor Modules
Creative Innovator’s Toolkit
Strategic Intelligence

Year Three:
Core Modules
Form, Innovation and Audience
Producing for Entertainment

Optional Modules
Prototyping Experiences For Electronic Arts
Game Development Fundamentals
Technology and Performance
Immersion and Virtual Worlds
Audio Landscape Design
Image Design, Creation, Manipulation and World Building
Film and TV Culture
Directing For Live Action And Animation
Post Production

Minor Modules
Industry Readiness
Digital Startup Lab

Year Four:
Core Modules
Commercial Project Design and Realisation
Final Year Project: Moving Image
Advanced Topics In Art, Technology, And Entertainment

Minor Modules
Team Technopreneurship

For the latest information regarding programmes, please refer to the official XJTLU website.

Why Choose XJTLU?

• Two Degrees: 1 from the University of Liverpool & 1 from Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (Bachelor's students)
• The University of Liverpool degree (Master's and PhD students)
• All degree courses are taught 100% in English.
• No knowledge of the Chinese language is required to apply to XJTLU.
• Learn free of charge Chinese alongside your course.
• A friendly international community.
• International Opportunities: "2+2" study route to the University of Liverpool, UK for undergraduate students (more than 3,500 XJTLU students are now studying at the University of Liverpool, UK through "2+2")
• International Opportunities: Wide range of study abroad opportunities in partner institutions in Canada, Germany, the Netherlands, Italy, the UK, the USA, South Korea, Russia, etc.
• International Opportunities: Partnerships with multinational companies in the likes of HSBC, Standard Chartered, Siemens, KPMG, Alstom, Schneider, ICBC, etc.

About Suzhou

You have the opportunity to live in one of the most culturally rich areas of China, with Suzhou’s UNESCO World Heritage gardens and canals famous around the world.

Suzhou combines its rich 2,500-year-old history with a drive to become one of the most modern cities in China. It has a population of more than six million and a GDP of a trillion RMB – far larger than those of many entire countries!

Alongside its beautiful tourist spots, Suzhou has many excellent learning resources and sports facilities, a great choice of shopping malls, cinemas and restaurants, and a variety of bars and nightclubs.

Today, the city’s canals, stone bridges, pagodas, and meticulously designed gardens have contributed to its status as one of the top tourist attractions in China. The classical gardens in Suzhou were added to the list of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 1997 and 2000.

Suzhou is located in the southeast of Jiangsu Province in eastern China. Within Suzhou is Suzhou Industrial Park, one of the most competitive development zones in China. This area also contains the Suzhou Dushu Lake Science and Education Innovation District (home to XJTLU), which sits beside Dushu Lake, one of two lakes in SIP.

Central Shanghai can be reached from Suzhou in just 30 minutes by high-speed train.

Library

XJTLU students have access to a wide range of library resources, from books and journals to electronic databases and articles. The library plays a key role as a research support and learning centre for the University, developing its collection by focusing on subject development and research requirements.

The library currently holds over 500,000 books, which are added to and updated throughout the year in response to requests from academic departments. It provides 22,000 square metres of space, housing 300 PCs and 2,500 seats for studying, discussion and computer and studio work.

Campuses

North Campus

Full of striking, architecturally impressive buildings, our North Campus provides state-of-the art teaching, laboratory, research and support facilities. This includes the award-winning and iconic Central Building, which houses our library.

The campus also has sports facilities, world class-fully equipped science and engineering laboratories, International Business School Suzhou, and design studios, as well as a variety of catering facilities, including Subway, Pacific Coffee Company, and many canteen-style fast-food options.

Landscaped gardens complement pieces of modern art to create a campus environment that has become one of the striking features of Suzhou Industrial Park.

South Campus

The first phase of our South Campus was opened to the public on 26 July 2016, as a major part of the University’s 10th anniversary celebrations.

Architecturally it contrasts our North Campus and features modern designs that complement the surrounding area. Eventually, the South Campus will satisfy the learning and teaching needs of approximately 6,000 XJTLU students as well as the University’s academic exchanges and research development plans. It will consist of eight buildings and be developed over two further phases:

Phase II: International Business School Suzhou at XJTLU

This phase will see the completion of a new building for International Business School Suzhou, set to open by the end of 2017.

PHASE III: XJTLU-GF School of Film and Television Arts and XJTLU Gym

Phase III consists of two buildings – the construction of the XJTLU-GF School of Film and Television Arts and a gym. Both buildings are expected to open by the end of 2018. The development of the School, in collaboration with financial services provider Gold Finance Group, is a significant part of XJTLU’s academic development strategy. It will mix digital media arts and film and television production and technology with performance and acting. The gym will provide improved and diversified sports facilities for students and staff on campus.

Living in University

When you come to XJTLU, you will have the opportunity to try a whole range of different sports and activities as well as developing any existing skills you already have.

Student clubs and societies

Student clubs and societies play an important part of student life. XJTLU has many organisations with themes such as art, sports, music, entrepreneurship, dance to name but a few. Some of the more established groups include a Model United Nations and the Student Union.

Another society, Intercom, provides a platform for all international students to arrange activities and events, and share ideas and experiences with the wider student body.

Catering

3 canteens, 3 coffee shops, Bar, Restaurants

Sports 

Currently, 21 sports are offered through PE classes at XJTLU, including badminton, basketball, belly dancing, billiards, boxing, bridge, Chinese martial arts, football, free combat, body building, golf, popping, roller-skating, sport dancing, table tennis, taekwondo, tai chi, tai chi sword, tennis, Ultimate Frisbee and yoga.

We have outside sport facilities that include basketball and tennis courts as well as indoor facilities, such as a golf training venue, gym, dance room, and table tennis room. There is also a football field located next to the new South Campus.