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.

Overview
•BA English Studies is the ideal undergraduate programme for students who want to study linguistics, literature, and translation in an international context.
•The programme is suitable for students who are interested in the English language. Students will learn many aspects where English is used as an international language. In addition an intellectually stimulating environment, the programme also provides many opportunities for you to apply theory to practice.
•Students will acquire a range of skills, including language teaching, translating, interpreting and editing. Students will also develop many transferable skills, including effective problem-solving in the workplace.

Why should I study English Studies at XJTLU?
•Become an effective communicator in an international setting
•Learn in an international environment, where you can apply what you’ve learned in class every day
•Prepare for further study by obtaining an undergraduate degree
•Choose to study in Suzhou for four years, or transfer to the University of Liverpool in the final two years
•Earn 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 English Studies programme, you will have:
•the skills to approach the study of English language and literature
•the ability to analyse different types of texts in English
•professional skills in translation and interpreting
•an awareness of English as an international language
•proficiency in English speaking and writing
 

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
Introduction to Literary Studies
Literature in Context
Sounds of English
Introduction to Linguistics: Grammar
History of English
Introduction to Linguistics: Spoken & Written Discourse
AI-Empowered Translation Skills
Introduction to Translation and Interpreting

Year Three:
Core Modules
Enlightenment: Literature and Philosophy (1690-1795)
Postcolonial Literature
Tragedy in the Age of Shakespeare
Romanticism: Nature, Mind, and Society (1780-1840)
Language and Society
Semantics and Pragmatics
Cognitive Linguistics
Language Acquisition
Translation: Theory and Practice
Interpreting
Language Studies for Translation
Translation and AI Technology

Optional Modules
Enlightenment: Literature and Philosophy (1690-1795)
Postcolonial Literature
Literature and Gender
Jane Austen
Tragedy in the Age of Shakespeare
Modern British Fiction on Page and Screen
The Short Story
Contemporary Western Approaches to Literature
Romanticism: Nature, Mind, and Society (1780-1840)
Language and Media
Bilingualism
Language and Society
Language and Gender
Semantics and Pragmatics
Cognitive Linguistics
Language Acquisition
Psycholinguistics
Corpus Linguistics
Language Documentation
Syntax
Morphology
Translation: Theory and Practice
Interpreting
Language Studies for Translation
Sight Translation
Translation and AI Technolog
Translation and Culture
Translation and Journalism
Literary Translation
Translation and Computation

Year Four:
Core Modules
Literature: Final Year Project
Postmodern Literature (1945-present)
Literature of Modernity (1900-1940)
Analyzing text
Final Year Project
Intercultural Communication
Translation and Interpreting: Final Year Project
Technology-Enhanced Audiovisual Translation
Translation Workshop I

Optional Modules
Health Humanities
Gothic Literature on Page and Screen
Postmodern Literature (1945-present)
Climate Change and Literature
Utopia: The History of an Idea
Literature of Modernity (1900-1940)
Analyzing text
Interpersonal communication in the workplace
Language and Power
Chinese Linguistics
Language of the Law
Historical Linguistics
Intercultural Communication
Applied Linguistics
Technology-Enhanced Audiovisual Translation
Conference Interpreting
Translation Workshop II
Translation Workshop I
Translation and Society

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.