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Electrical Engineering BEng

If you’re studying the Electrical Engineering BEng at Xi’an Jiaotong University (XJTLU), you have the option to 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 pathways from the list of study options below. On this page, you can also find helpful information about studying and living in Liverpool.

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Pathways

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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.

This course is delivered by the Department of Electrical Engineering and Electronics, which is home to well-equipped modern laboratories for undertaking practical work. The department features a number of strong research groups and has excellent links with the electronics industry. All lecturers are actively engaged in research and most have international reputations, ensuring students are given the most up-to-date and commercially-relevant education.

Explore where you'll study

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Accommodation
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Liverpool Guild of Students
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Electrical Engineering and Electronics building
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Electrical and Electronic Engineering research lab
Watch on Panopto: Inside Electrical Engineering and Electronics: A conversation with Dr Kirsty McKay and Dr Ian Sandall

Inside Electrical Engineering and Electronics: A conversation with Dr Kirsty McKay and Dr Ian Sandall

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Supporting your learning

From arrival to alumni, we’re with you all the way:

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Watch on Panopto: A day in the life of Electrical Engineering and Electronics student Manon Sowerby

A day in the life of Electrical Engineering and Electronics student Manon Sowerby

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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.

Graduates of this degree programme go on to a wide range of careers. You may be responsible for planning the electricity distribution network, or you may be designing the electronics of the next must-have item.

Some of our graduates go on to work in the industrial sector, in government and in education, while others enter non-technical professions such as banking, accountancy, management and law.

Specific career paths are many and varied, and have previously included:

  • Design engineer
  • Systems engineer
  • Medical physicist
  • Postdoctoral research scientist
  • Radio frequency scientist.

Many graduates have moved on to have careers with employers in the following industries:

  • Technology: Arm Holdings plc, Ericsson, Logica, Marconi, Siemens UK
  • Energy: British Nuclear Group, Energetix Group plc, Scottish Power, United Utilities plc
  • Healthcare: Royal Liverpool University Hospital
  • Government/research: Daresbury Laboratory, Ministry of Defence, Science and Technology Facilities Council, The Highways Agency
  • Engineering/manufacturing: Deva Electronic Controls, Heap and Partners.

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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.

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More about life in Liverpool

Discover more about the city and University.

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Why study at Liverpool?

Liverpool bursts with diversity and creativity which makes it ideal for you to undertake your studies and access various opportunities for you and your family.

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Accommodation

To fully immerse yourself in the university experience, living in halls will keep you close to campus where you can always meet new people. Find your home away from home.

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Fees and Finance

Discover what expenses are covered by the cost of your tuition fees and other finance-related information you may need regarding your studies at Liverpool.


Contact us

For any questions about the 2+2 programme, please contact Helen Li (Liverpool Mobility Manager at XJTLU).

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