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Bachelor of China Studies
Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
- Suzhou, China
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
A joint doctoral programme focused on humanities and social science research about China.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights: no
- PR pathway friendly: no
Career outcomes
- International business
- Education
- Media
- Nonprofit or governmental organisations
Curriculum
- Organised around four research areas: Chinese society
- Chinese politics and economy
- China's international relations
- and Chinese history
- literature and culture. Applicants may come from varied disciplines such as history
- sociology
- anthropology
- geography or politics. Each student has an XJTLU principal supervisor and a Liverpool co-supervisor
- About three years of research plus one year of thesis writing.
Entry requirements
Academic
- High school or equivalent with a B average in all and relevant subjects (Year 1 entry)
- A-level BBB
- IB Diploma 30
- or GPA 3.0/4.0 plus 3 APs with 444 (Year 2 entry)
- Engineering
- mathematics and physics programmes need Mathematics and Physics.
Accepted academic background
High school or equivalent (Year 1 entry), A-levels, IB Diploma or US high school diploma with APs (Year 2 entry), Programmes in engineering/mathematics/physics need Mathematics and Physics
Language tests
- IELTS Year 1: IELTS 5.0 (min 4.5 per section) or TOEFL iBT 62
- TOEFL iBT Year 2: IELTS 6.5 (min 5.5 per section) or TOEFL iBT 90 (min 21 in each skill)
Documents you’ll need
- Education certificates
- Official transcripts and certified English translations
- English proficiency evidence (if required)
- Relevant A-level/IB/AP results (if available)
- Passport copy for international applicants
How to apply
- Review the official programme and international undergraduate entry requirements. Create an account in the XJTLU undergraduate application portal. Complete the online application and upload academic results
- English language evidence if required
- identification documents. Submit the application by 31 May 2027 for September 2027 entry unless the programme has a different deadline. Monitor your account and email for the admission decision. Accept an offer and pay the 10
- 000 CNY deposit by the deadline in your offer. Follow the university's visa and enrolment instructions.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | ¥99,000 CNY |
|---|---|
| Application fee | _ |
| Deposit | ¥10,000 CNY |
Program details
| Campus | Suzhou Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Humanities and Social Sciences |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | _ |
| Scholarship note | International undergraduate entry scholarships of up to 50% of annual tuition are available on academic merit. Check the separate scholarship application deadline of 30/04/2027. A conditional 10% early-application tuition reduction may apply if the 31/03/2027 requirements are satisfied. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
31 May 2027
198 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 31 May 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is ¥99,000 CNY per year. The deposit is ¥10,000 CNY. The estimated living cost is ¥77,400 CNY.
Accepted language tests: IELTS Year 1: IELTS 5.0 (min 4.5 per section) or TOEFL iBT 62, TOEFL iBT Year 2: IELTS 6.5 (min 5.5 per section) or TOEFL iBT 90 (min 21 in each skill).