English and Business (Management pathway) BA
If you’re studying the English and Business BA (Management pathway) 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. At Liverpool, you’ll study English and Business Studies BA (Hons).
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.
On this page, you can find out more about studying and living in Liverpool.
Course content
Discover what you'll learn, what you'll study, and how you'll be taught and assessed.
Year three
For Business, you’ll build on the foundations of your first two years of study. You’ll apply deeper business management knowledge to diverse organisational contexts. Learn to communicate this in a variety of advanced quantitative and qualitative techniques. Demonstrate the link between entrepreneurship, innovation and business creation from start-ups to large multinational organisations. Gain perspective on how and why businesses internationalise their operations.
For English, in year three, the literature modules give an overview of the major periods and genres of literary history, while the language provision covers theoretical, historical, and sociocultural approaches. You can choose your path through the degree according to your interests. You can choose to maintain an equal balance of literature or language, or you can choose to specialise more in one side of the subject.
On the 2+2 programme, you'll study your third and fourth years at the University of Liverpool. These will be year two and year three of the University of Liverpool's programme of study.
Programme details and modules listed are illustrative only and subject to change.
Modules
| Compulsory modules | Credits |
|---|---|
| FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT FOR BUSINESS (ACFI205) | 15 |
| PRINCIPLES OF PEOPLE MANAGEMENT (ULMS207) | 15 |
| BECOMING ENTREPRENEURIAL (ULMS254) | 15 |
| BUSINESS ETHICS (PHIL272) | 15 |
Programme details and modules listed are illustrative only and subject to change.
Year four
For Business, you’ll consolidate your knowledge and understanding of management through a much greater degree of personal study and research. Depending on your module choices, you’ll continue to delve into contemporary issues and knowledge of organisations, the external environment in which they operate and contemporary changes in the business world, such as globalisation and business ethics.
For English, your final year modules are designed to allow greater specialisation. Many are based directly on the research expertise of academic staff. Modules will explore many themes, including:
- literary genres
- relationships with film and other media
- theoretical approaches to language and literature
- English in social, legal and educational contexts.
You will have the option to write a dissertation on a topic of your choice or to undertake a work placement.
On the 2+2 programme, you'll study your third and fourth years at the University of Liverpool. These will be year two and year three of the University of Liverpool's programme of study.
Programme details and modules listed are illustrative only and subject to change.
Modules
| Compulsory modules | Credits |
|---|---|
| PSYCHOLOGICAL APPROACHES TO DECISION-MAKING (ULMS351) | 15 |
| MANAGING KNOWLEDGE FOR INNOVATION (ULMS352) | 15 |
| STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT (ULMS354) | 15 |
Programme details and modules listed are illustrative only and subject to change.
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.
Your course will be delivered by the University of Liverpool Management School and the Department of English.
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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.
An exciting place to study English
- The Department of English is in the top 100 English Language and Literature departments in the world according to QS Top Universities rankings
- We are internationally renowned for advancing the study of language, literature, and creative writing and have a strong research ethos
- Our programmes offer opportunities to study creative writing and literature from a wide range of periods, as well as a range of approaches to understanding the way in which the English language works
- We have a reputation for radical thinking, as exemplified by our success rate in the BBC and Arts and Humanities Council’s ‘New Generation Thinkers’ scheme. In total, five members our academic staff have been selected since the scheme was established in 2010
- We are committed to small group teaching. This encourages a more rewarding learning experience, where ideas are shared and explored with peers and tutors
- Ranked 10th in sector for research impact classified as outstanding (4*) (REF 2021)
- We are host to Europe’s largest collection of science fiction materials which includes the John Wyndham Archive and home to the annual Liverpool Literary Festival.
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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.
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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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.
Accommodation
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Fees and Finance
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Contact us
For any questions about the 2+2 programme, please contact Helen Li (Liverpool Mobility Manager at XJTLU).