Urban Planning and Design BEng
If you’re studying the Urban Planning and Design 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 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.
The Department of Geography and Planning forms part of our School of Environmental Sciences and is based in the Roxby building. Teaching will take place here and in a number of other world-leading facilities that have benefitted from a £1.38million investment.
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Studying Planning on the 2+2 programme
Learn more about the pathways, the benefits of living and studying in Liverpool, the Department of Geography and Planning and developing an international advantage.
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Located in the UK, the programme offers exposure to numerous real-world urban regeneration cases and maintains close connections with industry and government. Being in Liverpool allows us to explore cutting-edge urban renewal projects first hand.
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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.
- Consultancy: Atkins, Arup, Indigo, Savills
- Local authority: Islington Borough Council, Lancashire County Council
- Public bodies: Transport for London (TFL), Natural England, Environment Agency, National Parks Authorities
- Non-governmental organisations: Liverpool Vision, Council for the Protection of Rural England, Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB)
- Advocacy: Housing associations, social enterprise, and economic development.
- Planning and environmental consultants
- Strategic, local and transport development planning
- Urban regeneration and environmental development management
- Urban designers
- Geographic information system (GIS) and data science specialists
- Academic researchers.
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).