Business Administration BA
If you’re studying the Business Administration BA at Xi’an Jiaotong University (XJTLU), you can complete the final two years of your dual degree at the University of Liverpool on our 2+2 programme.
You’ll graduate with two qualifications – an XJTLU degree and a University of Liverpool degree, both recognised by the Chinese Ministry of Education. A Liverpool degree is globally respected within the academic community and among employers.
Choose one of the two articulation routes from the list of study options below. On this page, you can also find helpful information about studying and living in Liverpool.
Pathways
Explore our articulation routes and discover what you can study at Liverpool.
Your experience
Expand your horizons and develop a truly global outlook.
At our Liverpool campus you’ll have access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources, a Gold-rated teaching experience, and language and careers support to help you make the most of your time with us. You’ll also live and study in a city that’s known for being diverse, welcoming and inclusive – home to the oldest Chinese community in Europe.
Day-to-day teaching will take place in the University of Liverpool Management School, a world-leading centre for management and leadership education and research. It’s one of an elite group of institutions worldwide to hold the gold standard ‘triple-crown’ accreditation. At the Management School, students have access to careers education, opportunities to work and excellent library and IT facilities.
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Discover more about the pathways, the benefits of living and studying in Liverpool, the Management School and developing an international advantage.
Supporting your learning
From arrival to alumni, we’re with you all the way:
- Careers and employability support, including help with career planning, understanding the job market and strengthening your networking skills
- A dedicated student services team can help you get assistance with your studies, help with health and wellbeing, and access to financial advice
- Confidential counselling and support to help students with personal problems affecting their studies and general wellbeing
- Support for students with differing needs from the Disability advice and guidance team. They can identify and recommend appropriate support provisions for you.
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Careers and employability
Gain an international advantage and enhance your professional future.
The 2+2 programme will help you to stand out from the crowd. By undertaking two years of study with us, you’ll develop into a global citizen with the skills, knowledge and abilities to succeed in today’s competitive job market.
Studying BA Business Administration gives our graduates the flexibility to explore a range of careers. Former students have found successful careers in professions such as:
- Research analyst
- Marketing consultant
- Brand buying
- Supply chain and logistics management
- Senior audit associate.
Recent employers include
- PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)
- AstraZeneca
- Bank of America
- Cadbury
- Ernst and Young
- Kellogg’s
- The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)
- Amazon.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees cover the cost of your teaching and assessment, operating facilities such as libraries, IT equipment, and access to academic and personal support.
All XJTLU 2+2 students receive a partnership discount of 10% on international tuition fee rates.
XJTLU students beginning studies at Liverpool will receive a Vice Chancellor's Merit Scholarship of a 30% tuition fee reduction if they're in the top 5% of their programme cohort and achieve a minimum average score of 80%+ for STEM subjects, or 70%+ for non-STEM subjects.
The Vice-Chancellor's Merit Scholarship cannot be combined with the XJTLU partnership discount. Discounts and scholarships are valid for the programme duration at Liverpool.
Please note, students required to retake a year at Liverpool will be required to pay the full international tuition fee during the retake year.
Tuition fees
2026 tuition fee for XJTLU 2+2 students (inclusive of 10% discount) - £24,300.
2026 tuition fee for XJTLU 2+2 students qualifying for Vice Chancellor's Merit Scholarship (inclusive of 30% discount) - £18,900.
Fees stated are for the 2026-27 academic year.
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Student life in Liverpool
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Accommodation
Fully immerse yourself in the university experience with our on-campus and recommended private accommodation options. Find a home away from home where you can create lasting memories.
Contact us
For any questions about the 2+2 programme, please contact Helen Li (Liverpool Mobility Manager at XJTLU).