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What is the Year in China?

The Year in China is the University of Liverpool's exciting flagship programme allowing undergraduate students, from a huge range of departments, the opportunity to spend one year at our fully English speaking joint venture, Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU), following XJTLU's BA China Studies degree classes.

View the table below for a summary of the Year in China programme:

Duration

Does it add time to my degree?

Will I study modules from my subject area?

Will it count towards my degree?

When will I go to China?

1 academic year

Yes - degree extended by 1 year

No - you will take China studies and Chinese language modules

No - it's marked on a pass or fail basis

You can either take the Year in China after your 2nd or final year of study. See our YiC Integrated Masters list for any exceptions to this or programmes where students can choose which year they participate in Year

 During your time at XJTLU you will be studying:

  • Chinese language
  • China Studies – these modules can be on any topic, e.g. Chinese history, politics or culture
  • Depending on your academic department you may have the opportunity to take modules related to your degree programme in Liverpool

You will live in University approved accommodation. See the XJTLU's accommodation pages for example of the residences available.

How will it fit in to my degree?

  • The Year in China is marked on a pass/fail basis, so won't count towards you final degree mark (although the mark you acheive for each module will appear on your transcript)
  • Your degree will extend by one year if you participate in the Year in China, e.g. extending a 3 year programme to a 4 year programme
  • The title of your degree would change to 'Subject' with a Year in China (e.g. BA Philosophy with a Year in China)
  • If you don't pass the Year in China, your degree title will revert back to your inital programme title.
  • You can either take the Year in China after your 2nd or final year of study. See our YiC Integrated Masters list for any exceptions to this or programmes where students can choose which year they participate in Year in China. 

Year in China is open to final year students - how does it work?

  • You now have the option to take the Year in China after you have finished your final year of study (as long as your degree programme is compatible with the Year in China)
  • The programme works in exactly the same way as above, however, you simply delay your graduation in order to participate in the programme. For example, if you take the Year in China in the academic year 2022/23, you will graduate in December 2023
  • Students will still be eligible for Student Finance to help fund the Year in China

Find out more:

Studying abroad for a semester and the Year in China

It is possible to combine both a semester abroad and the Year in China. However, you can only apply to spend Semester 1 abroad of your second year if you want to also undertake the Year in China between years 2 and 3 (as this ensures that you will be back at the University of Liverpool to undertake all of the necessary preparatory work). If you plan on taking the Year in China after your final year of study, you can take either semester of your second year abroad.