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Disclaimer - Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information in this prospectus. However, the information is subject to correction or change which will be communicated to students as soon as possible.

Welcome ....................................................................... 5Our University ............................................................... 6Research ....................................................................... 8Learning and Teaching ................................................. 11Support ......................................................................... 12Alumni networks .......................................................... 14The XJTLU campus ....................................................... 16Learning resources ....................................................... 17Campus life ................................................................... 18Accommodation ............................................................ 21Why China? ................................................................... 22Excel at Chinese ........................................................... 23Suzhou .......................................................................... 26Degree programmes .................................................... 28Additional Learning Activity ..................................... ... 29Entry requirements ...................................................... 56How to apply ................................................................ 57Fees and Scholarships ................................................ . 58Maps ......................................................................... ... 60Contact us .................................................................... 66

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The 21st century presents young people around the world with major challenges to overcome. not only is the world changing at an incredible speed, but the world is becoming a much smaller place. In addition, it is becoming more complex and ambiguous.

As the future entrepreneurs, scientists, engineers, marketers, and executives of this increasingly globalised environment, you must develop knowledge, skills and capabilities which equip you well for the incredibly dynamic and turbulent times in which we live.

XJTLU’s vision is to establish a research-led, truly international campus here in Suzhou, with a diverse mix of Chinese and international students studying at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

XJTLU is perfectly placed to give you the opportunity to explore China in the 21st century. We hope that XJTLU can help you develop into a truly global citizen with the skills, knowledge, abilities, temperament and tenacity to succeed in today’s highly competitive and fast-changing world.

We encourage staff and students to pursue innovative interdisciplinary research and we promote academic freedom and collegiality.

We are growing rapidly: constructing new research laboratories with state-of-the-art facilities and strengthening links with industry and universities worldwide.

We sincerely look forward to welcoming you to Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University.

The largest international collaborative university in China

Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU) is a truly unique institution, jointly founded by Xi’an Jiaotong University and the University of Liverpool.

It is the largest international collaborative university in China and the only one where all undergraduate students receive two degrees (a dual award) from the Chinese Ministry of Education and from the University of Liverpool. At postgraduate level we offer a University of Liverpool award that is authorised by the Chinese Ministry of Education.

The University is independent, but draws for guidance and experience upon its two parent universities, both of which are over one hundred years old and highly respected international pioneers. We now have 7,000 students on campus with an additional 2,000 completing their degree at The University of Liverpool through our ‘2+2’ study route.

As part of an ambitious expansion agenda, there is a large scale campus development programme providing world-class laboratory and teaching facilities. We aim to have 10,000 students on campus by 2015.

The academic performance of XJTLU students is exceptional, and our teaching is research-led. Our postgraduate programmes offer the opportunity to learn in an environment of high-quality academic enquiry, and to develop your research skills.

By joining XJTLU, you will become part of a lively and growing international community located in Suzhou, one of the most dynamic cities in China.

WELCOME

THE EXECUTIvE PRESIDEnTPROFESSOR YOUMIn XI

THE vICE PRESIDEnT (ACADEMIC AFFAIRS)

PROFESSOR DAvID SADLER

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OUR UnIvERSITY

Internationally recognised degree from the University of Liverpool

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Worldwide reputation for excellence from both parent universitiesJointly founded in 2006 by Xi’an Jiaotong University (one of China’s leading universities) and the University of Liverpool (UK). As an independent university, it captures the essence of both prestigious parent universities and is the first and the largest of its kind in China.

Located in Suzhou, ChinaA 2,500 year-old city and now China’s “Silicon Valley”, a hub of global business and innovation just 25 minutes from Shanghai.

World-class international learning environment 7,000 students.Over 400 academic staff from 50 countries.Modern, lively and green leafy campus.

Great career prospects or preparation for doctoral studies

English-taught degree programmes

All degree programmes at XJTLU are taught in English.

UK degree from the University of Liverpool

All Masters and PhD students will receive the globally-recognised University of Liverpool degree.

Learn Chinese during your degree

Opportunity to study Chinese language at all levels. Bilingual graduates (English and Chinese language)

are highly sought after in the global job market.

Top-quality postgraduate programmes taught and supported by high-calibre academic staff from around the world.

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Research overviewA defining feature of a serious university is its ability to generate knowledge, and to ensure that new insights are applied to the problems of Society and passed down to future generations. Unsurprisingly, therefore, XJTLU places great emphasis on research and it affects essentially everything we do.

We recognise the importance of fundamental studies to generate important basic knowledge and to spur new ways of thinking. Equally, we carry out applied research, not least because it underpins long-term economic growth and social well-being.

Regardless of the type of study being conducted, we appreciate the importance of training the next generation of research leaders – for example, we have an unusually thorough career development programme for our postgraduates.

Our international faculty have trained in globally distinguished universities and research institutes, and collectively bring an enormous range of expertise and innovative thinking to XJTLU. To ensure that the university makes effective use of its talented faculty, it has set up a number of interdisciplinary research centres and institutes, focusing on topics ranging from Chemical Biology to Design, and Multiscale Modelling.

The resulting cross-fertilisation of ideas and skills promises to make the university an unusually interesting and intellectually exciting place to conduct original research. XJTLU’s researchers are supported with excellent infrastructure – for example, the university’s laboratory facilities are equipped to a very high standard and have excellent technical staff.

In short, XJTLU is well positioned to address important research questions, including some of the key grand challenges of the 21st Century.

RESEARCH

PhD studyThe XJTLU Doctoral Programme is a strategic research collaboration between Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU) and the University of Liverpool (UoL), and is based at XJTLU. Students on this programme are formally registered with UoL as UoL off-site Postgraduate Research students.

Each PhD student is appointed a designated primary (local) supervisor at XJTLU who is a full-time member of academic staff at XJTLU. In addition, the students also have a designated secondary supervisor based at the University of Liverpool. PhD students will carry out research on XJTLU premises under the supervision of the supervisory team. After completing their required studies, meeting the institutional requirements, students will be granted doctoral degree certificates by the University of Liverpool.

For more information, please visit our PhD webpages: www.xjtlu.edu.cn/en/admissions/ postgraduate/phd-degree

Our core research areasXJTLU is well positioned as the bridge between east and west for research collaboration, serving both as a portal for research talents entering China and a showcase for local research potential to the world at large.

We have a number of cutting-edge research themes, including:

n Energy futures: social and technological choicesn Human-computer interaction: design, social networks, telecommunicationn Finance, risk and hazard managementn Sustainable urbanisationn Health technologies n Emerging economiesn Diagnostic markers, therapeutic targets, and drug discoveryn Languages, communication and culturen nanotechnology and new materials

My main interest as Dean for Research & Graduate Studies is to develop an academic environment where internationally excellent research of all types can flourish. XJTLU, for example, has ultramodern laboratory facilities that rival those anywhere else in the world. Our advanced study programmes underpin our research and are focused on subjects that central to long-term economic growth and social well-being.

Prof. David O’ConnorDean, Research and Graduate Studies

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LEARnIng AnD TEACHIng

Learning and Teaching – the XJTLU approach

XJTLU involves students in every aspect of the Learning and Teaching experience through an educational philosophy that means that students are at the centre of every aspect of university life.

Learning does not just take place at university but in everything we do both during and after you leave XJTLU, and our philosophy is to prepare our students to be ready for the challenges of the students working life. To do this, XJTLU has a unique approach that actively involves students in all areas of learning to prepare them for later life.

Expect to be working in teams and groups, to be taught and assessed by being actively engaged in the learning process, to use interactive ‘clickers’ and other technologies to enliven your everyday studies, and engage in mobile learning. Take advantage of early research opportunities. Be involved in the running of the university by representing students on university and department committees.

Take advantage of the opportunities that the international background of our staff offers in terms of knowledge and experience, and engage fully in English, the truly international lingua franca for education, science and business. XJTLU’s learning and teaching philosophy ensures that its distinctive graduates are well placed and in demand in work and in society as a whole.

XJTLU’s learning and teaching philosophy ensures that its

distinctive graduates are well placed and in demand in work

and in society as a whole.

Dr. Stuart PerrinDean, Learning and Teaching

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Student Support

Throughout your whole time at XJTLU, you can get help and advice on your studies and life from a variety of different places.

n Academic Adviser: to help you reflect on your personal and academic development; to provide information, advice and support to you in your studies; to approve your Additional Learning Activity Plan.

n Student Affairs Office: provides a class tutor to listen and help with any study or personal issues you may have.

n The Registry: If you are unsure where to go for advice, the Student Academic Services Team will be happy to direct you to the appropriate support.

Support for International students

Our International Student Recruitment and Support (ISRS) office provides a range of services to help make students’ experience at XJTLU go as smoothly as possible.

The ISRS office is the first service point for all international and Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan students at the University. There is a range of facilities to be accessed plus a support network available to ensure international students enjoy their time here. OrientationISRS will also provide orientation activities for all international, HK, Macao and Taiwan students. The orientation activities aim to familiarise students with the local area and the campus. It involves informative sessions and tours of key parts of the University administration and services, including the XJTLU Library, the Language Centre and Registry. You will have the opportunity to meet current students during this time, as well as at various social events and societies and clubs introductions.

Airport meet and greetISRS organises a pick-up service for all international students arriving in China, either at Shanghai Hongqiao Airport or Shanghai Pudong Airport, or either Suzhou Train Station or Suzhou Industrial Park Train station.

Career services

The Career Development Office (CDO) at XJTLU provides students with support in preparing for successful future careers, to assist with work placements and job search.

Services include careers lectures and seminars, CV and Cover letter advice, interview techniques workshops, and career planning. The office also arranges external mentoring with industry professionals to advise your career path, and can guide you on setting up your own business and entrepreneurship plan.

CDO also maintains a careers library with books and journals on career planning, together with IT resources to help you with your job searches.

Pre-sessional English course

The XJTLU Pre-Sessional course is designed to develop students’ English language and academic study skills necessary to meet the challenges of studying at Masters’ level.

The focus is on preparing students to write the longer papers required at the Masters’ level as well as on improving general English skills such as listening and speaking. The course prepares you for your chosen postgraduate degree at XJTLU by helping students learn to evaluate sources, read critically, and write for specific audiences. Study skills necessary for success at this level are also introduced.

The Pre-Sessional course is taught by a highly committed Pre-Sessional team with many years of teaching English language and academic study skills at university. The focus is on active learning using interactive methods. Since XJTLU courses are all taught in English, students are expected to use English from Day One. By attending the Pre-Sessional, you’ll be able to settle into life at XJTLU and Suzhou before your course starts, have time to adapt to studying in English, improve your English language skills and learn some key study skills.

The Pre-Sessional is recommended for all Masters’ level students, although attendance by students who are offered admission on a ‘Conditional English language’ basis is mandatory. Completion of the course enables students on a conditional English language offer to start their postgraduate programme.

The course runs for 4 weeks in August 2014 with a total of about 100 teaching hours. This course will incur an additional fee and is subject to change.

Chinese language classes

The Language Centre provides optional Chinese language modules to international students to develop both your Chinese language skills and a deeper understanding of China and its unique culture.

Its modules aim to enable you to communicate and acquire the skills for cross-cultural interaction, using specifically tailored materials, teaching methodology and support, including where possible a language buddy. (see page 23 for details).

English Language Continuing Support

The Language Centre provides Continuing Support (CS) courses to help you with any English language and study skills issues you may find in your studies.

CS focuses on academic literacies, study skills, learning techniques and how to best learn English in China, helping you to bridge the gaps between English study and academic subject-specific study. This includes two main elements: the Additional Learning Activity; and Individual Tutorial Programme.

The following additional workshops are available to Masters and PhD students:

Conference applications Writing CVs and personal statements

Conference poster design Advanced grammar

Conference presentations Technical, idiomatic and metaphorical language

Writing journal articles Articles, prepositions and verbs

Polishing academic writing Negotiation skills

Technical writing Secrets of speaking English

SUPPORT

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When you graduate from XJTLU, you will not only join the growing network of XJTLU alumni, but you will also be a member of the global community of more than 100,000 University of Liverpool (UoL) alumni in over 130 countries.

Our English language UK degree offers graduates an exceptionally wide range of opportunities. XJTLU graduates are proving very successful in finding desirable positions across different industries.

You can also take advantage of a range of opportunities for personal and professional development such as free access to UoL’s vast library resources, and discounts on many management journals and databases. You will be able to participate in both UoL and XJTLU alumni events, including social networking get-togethers and online professional development webinars.

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IT ServicesOur computer services take advantage of the latest technology advances and are updated regularly. We provide students with all of the major IT packages and subject-specific software, as well as fully-equipped computer labs across campus.

IT Services also provide WI-FI access across campus, file server storage, printing services, and your student ID card.

A dedicated IT Helpdesk is available to all students seven days a week.

THE XJTLU CAMPUS

Current facilitiesXJTLU’s campus has expanded rapidly over the past few years, with excellent support and resource facilities all housed on the north campus.

The north campus development provides state-of-the-art teaching, laboratory, research and support facilities. The north campus will accommodate 10,000 students by 2015. This includes the brand new Central Building, housing the XJTLU Library.

In addition to world-class fully-equipped science and engineering laboratories, International Business School Suzhou, and design studios, the campus also has conference facilities, tennis and basketball courts, a sports field and track, and a variety of catering facilities.

Future expansionLooking ahead, construction of the south campus development is already underway, with Phase I set for completion in 2015/16.

Upon completion of this exciting development, XJTLU will have the capacity for 14,000 students.

The new facilities will include teaching and research space for Humanities and Social Sciences, Industrial Design, and Interdisciplinary Sciences. The campus will also include more world-class labs, studios and study space, as well as catering facilities and a central park area.

LEARnIng RESOURCES

The LibraryXJTLU students have access to a wide range of Library resources, from books and journals to electronic databases and articles. The XJTLU Library plays a key role as a Research Support and Learning Centre for the university. The Library develops its collection by focusing on subject development and research requirements.

The Library currently holds over 500,000 books, which is added to and updated throughout the year in response to requests from academic departments.

The Library provides 22,000 square metres of space, housing 300 PC’s and 2,500 seats for studying, discussion, experimental computer use and studio work.

All our postgraduate students also have free access to the University of Liverpool online library.

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CAMPUS LIFE

SPORTS FACILTIESRunning tracksTennis courtsBasketball courtsFootball fieldsIndoor golf practice50m swimming poolSports hallFitness and weightsRock climbing wallDance studio

When you come to Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, you will have the opportunity to try a whole range of different sports and activities as well as developing any existing skills you already have.

Student clubs and societiesStudent clubs and societies play an important part of student life. XJTLU has many organisations with themes such as art, sports, music, entrepreneurship, dance to name but a few. Some of the more established groups include a Model United Nations and the Student Union.

The campus also has its very own Student Enterprise Park, where students can try starting their own business or simply enjoy the shops and services.

Another society, Intercom, provides a platform for all international students to arrange activities and events, and share ideas and experiences with the wider student body.CATERING

3 canteens3 coffee shopsBarRestaurants

XJTLU is located in the Dushu Lake Higher Education (HET) Town, surrounded by over 20 universities and colleges. All students can enjoy access to the HET sports, Library and recreational facilities.

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We will make sure you have everything you need to feel right at home

If you are coming to China for the first time, don’t worry, we will make sure you can book student accommodation near the University.

For more information about the accommodation near our campus, please visit www.xjtlu.edu.cn/en/admissions

The Dushu Lake Higher Education TownThe accommodation facilities are located within the Dushu Lake Higher Education Town, where the University is situated. All accommodation within this area is private and managed by the Suzhou Industrial Park Education Development & Investment Limited Company (SIPEDI), and also provides to students studying at other institutions.

How to applyWe will assist in booking accommodation with SIPEDI for all students who have been given and firmly accepted an unconditional offer and paid a deposit to secure your place at the University.

For more information about the accommodation available in the Higher Education Town, please visit www.xjtlu.edu.cn/en/admissions

Cost of living As a student your money will mostly be spent on your academic needs, accommodation and having a good time. How much you spend is entirely up to you.

Accommodation expenses (excluding utilities and internet access) for postgraduate students vary; ranging from RMB 3,000 (US$400) per year for a basic shared single-room dormitory, to RMB 31,000 (US$5,000), per year for a fully-furnished shared apartment.

Actual living costs tend to be based on personal tastes and will therefore vary from student to student.

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WHY CHINA?

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Three good reasons for studying in Chinan Studying in China not only develops skills and

understanding of the world’s fastest developing country at first hand, but provides social networks for your later career.

n Studying in China brings you into direct contact witha major world of ideas and values, that is not only different to the European experience, but encourages further questioning of how we understand our own lives and development, as well as China’s.

n Studying in China is fun, from the opportunity to experience the country’s rich diversity of peoples, food, customs, and landscapes.

The Language Centre provides Chinese language modules for you to develop both your Chinese language skills and a deeper understanding of China and its unique culture. It aims to enable you to communicate and acquire the skills for cross-cultural interaction, using specifically tailored materials, teaching methodology and support, including where possible a language buddy.

XJTLU recruits highly experienced and innovative Chinese language teachers. The staff at XJTLU are dedicated to applying both task-based methods and the communicative approach in their teaching.

Chinese teaching at XJTLU emphasises active student participation and individual initiative, differing from the traditional Chinese teaching approach which is often more passive.

These classes are provided free of charge to all of our international postgraduate students.

Excel at Chinese

Xian Jiaotong-Liverpool University is in Suzhou, the heart of China’s present and future growth.

China’s economic growth has been spectacular during the last three decades. Given China’s impact on the rest of the world to date, at such a higher level of economic development there are likely to be almost universal social, political and economic results.

Award-winning Chinese teaching staffSijia Zhou from the XJTLU Chinese Language Teaching Team was awarded the 1st prize in an international course planning competition organised by “Experiencing Chinese”.

The competition received widespread attention and more than 80 Chinese language teachers from 12 countries participated in the competition.

Sijia’s work was praised highly for both its innovation and practicality. Her work was said to combine appropriate content with smooth steps, reasonable time allocation and proper integration of visual aids.

In particular, Sijia’s work is task-based, involving a considerable amount of teacher-student and student-student interaction as well as integrating awareness of Chinese culture into language teaching.

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Experience one of the world’s most dynamic economies - Suzhou has a GDP of over RMB 1 trillion (approx. USD 160 billion)

SUzHOU

Enhance your career prospects - Learn Chinese

whilst studying an internationally recognised English-taught UK degree

FInD OUT MORE www.livingsu.com

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2,500 years of historySuzhou has a rich history of over 2,500 years. The city’s old village canals, stone bridges, pagodas, and meticulously designed UNESCO World Heritage gardens draw in millions of domestic and overseas tourists each year. Since the Song Dynasty (960-1279), it has also been an important centre for China’s silk industry. Suzhou’s culture is famous across China, with Marco Polo once described Suzhou as the “Venice of the East”. Suzhou’s historic Pingjiang Road offers tourist shops, quirky coffee shops and art galleries. Other popular cultural attractions include the Suzhou Museum designed by world famous architect I M Pei.

ReligionThere are a number of places of worship within the city, including those for leading Christian denominations, as well as Buddhism, Islam and Taoism.

Key FactsPopulation: 12 millionArea: 8488 km2 Location: Jiangsu Province, Eastern ChinaCurrency: Yuan (Renminbi)gDP: 1 trillion RMBLanguages: Mandarin, Suzhou DialectTime zone: GMT +8 hoursTemperature: Jan (1-3°C), Jul (28-35°C)

SUzHOU

Suzhou is a fantastic city, located just 25 minutes from Shanghai (see page 60 for maps).

An Economic powerhouseIn 2011, Suzhou became the fourth largest economy in China, with a GDP of over RMB 1 trillion (approx. USD 160 billion). XJTLU is located in the Higher Education Town of Suzhou Industrial Park (SIP), 80km from Shanghai and connected by high speed rail and road links. SIP offers a lower cost of living compared to neighbouring Shanghai.

SIP is a major growth zone, including operations run by one-fifth of the Fortune 500 top global companies. This has created great opportunities for XJTLU’s students to engage in placements and find employment after graduation.

Explore China & beyondSuzhou is well connected to other parts of China and the rest of the world and is a great place to explore all of East Asia. Other Chinese cities can be reached via the high speed intercity railway network. International and national links are provided by Shanghai’s two major international airports. The high speed intercity railway connects Suzhou to China’s other major cities and means that Shanghai can be reached in just 25 minutes.

Great recreation & nightlifeSome of Suzhou’s main entertainment hubs are located around the scenic Jinji Lake, near the university. The Science and Culture Centre houses a theatre and IMAX cinema, one of a number of cinemas around the city. Suzhou also has many sports centres and international hotels. For nightlife, there are a whole host of restaurants, bars and clubs, with Ligongdi area one of the most popular locations for international students.

Shopping to suit every tasteSuzhou has an extensive variety of places to shop. There are many international supermarket chains, including, as well as smaller international food stores, local markets and convenience stores. In addition to the shops and malls located in the old district, there are many shopping malls in SIP such as Times Square and InCity mall, selling Chinese and international designer brands.

“ ”The past, present and future of this country

are an enormous source of inspiration. I come from Italy, a country with a long

history and I am always attracted by places in which modernity is combined with

tradition. This is what I like about China and Suzhou is the city which probably best

reflects this.

Prof. Roberto DonàIBSS

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Postgraduate Prospectus 201428 29OUR PROgRAMMES

XJTLU offers University of Liverpool degree programmes across a range of disciplines.

The quality of these programmes is ensured by means of a rigorous quality assurance system established in line with the requirements of the British Quality Assurance Agency (QAA), supported by high-calibre academic staff and world renowned scholars recruited from China and the rest of the world.

Programme Index Architecture ...................................................... 30n Architectural Design Master of 31

Biological Sciences ........................................... 32n Molecular Bioscience MRes 33 International Business School Suzhou ............ 35n Finance MSc 36n Investment Management MSc 37 n Management MSc 38n International MBA 39 Civil Engineering .............................................. 40n Sustainable Construction MSc 41 Computer Science and Software Engineering . 42n Applied Informatics MSc 43 Electrical and Electronic Engineering ............. 44n Multimedia Telecommunications MSc 46n Sustainable Energy Technology MSc 47

English, Culture and Communication .............. 48n TESOL MA 49 Mathematical Sciences .................................... 50n Financial Mathematics MSc 51 Urban Planning and Design ............................. 52n Urban Planning MSc 53

International Higher Education in the Chinese Context Pg Cert .................................. 54

Additional Learning Activity

In addition to the core and elective modules, most of our postgraduate programmes shall include an additional 600 hours of Additional Learning Activity, normally spread equally over all the semesters of the programme, of the following elements:

n Academic writingn English study skills modules, which may be mandatory for individual

studentsn Chinese language module for non-native speakersn Graduate teaching or research assistantshipn A defined work placement as required, orn Other appropriate academic activity, such as participation in upper-level

undergraduate modules, research seminar series, peer reviews, or a combination thereof.

Each element of the Additional Learning Activity will be assessed on a pass/fail basis in each semester, and must be successfully completed. These may not be substituted for required or optional modules and will not contribute to the final degree classification. Appropriate resit opportunities will normally be provided for each element of the Additional Learning Activity.

The individual student learning plan will be established at the outset of each semester with the Academic Adviser.

The University reserves the right to modify programmes at any time in response to unforeseen circumstances, feedback and review. The university reserves the right to not offer programmes with low enrolments.

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Our internal thoughts and emotions result in changes in our external environments, while our external environments affect our internal thoughts and emotions.

This cycle of design and learning manifests itself in the architectures around us, and the insights and ideas within and amongst us. Studies at the Department of Architecture will introduce you into this architectural process, its creative demands, its practice, its history, its critique, its technology and its challenges. Prominent amongst these challenges are the social dimensions of architecture, which are most demanding where we design for others than ourselves, where few design for many, where designed environments are shared, and where resources are limited.

With a view to achieving more desirable futures with more liveable environments, the Department of Architecture has the ambition to educate a new generation of architectural designers and thinkers: An innovative, critical and technically competent generation who will address pressing issues of our present and future including rapid urbanisation and urban transformation, migration, energy consumption and emissions of building construction and building use, and the distribution of infrastructure and resources.

Department of Architecture

MArch DesignWith China as an architecture and urban laboratory the Department of Architecture’s two-year MArch (Des) Masters programme establishes architectural education at the graduate level, with a risk embracing, forward looking agenda.

Beyond code, structure, form and technical ability Architects rely on critical ability to analyze, adapt and create new environments for habitation and action. Beyond trivialities, opinions, orthodoxies and the known path architects should provide new opportunities to re-invent an activity that is in dire need of critical self-reflection and adaptation to new circumstances. As always the danger for new architects is to get stuck in the era where they graduated, with no abilities to critically incorporate the new or overcome the baggage of the past. In this situation China is unique in the models applied, with lack of exact correspondence with precedents of the past but also a hopeful outlook for the future, uninhibited by moralizing constraints, opened towards a horizon that appears light and dark at the same time.

With the position that action without critical reflection the architect can only indulge in disjoint form making, the March(Des) focuses on architectural studio design as well as on humanistic and technical modules in preparation of either professional practice or PhD-level studies. Graduates of this programme will receive a Masters degree certificate from the University of Liverpool.

The MArch (Des) programme takes advantage of XJTLU’s unique position in a country in which the dynamics of rapid urbanisation are exciting, and help to articulate the questions with which architects all over the world are confronted. It takes its local context as a driver for developing architectural design, leading beyond the edge of current global debates in Architecture.

The members of faculty have a diverse and deep expertise in all areas of architecture, and are able to combine their backgrounds from 18 different countries.

XJTLU is seeking international validation at ARB/RIBA part II level from the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) for the benefit of the first graduating cohort, as well as professional accreditation from the Ministry of Construction in China.

View the MArch (Des) brochure online

Units are formed around research foci of within the Department of Architecture and to meet specific needs of the profession in China and abroad. Studio units are formed around the following (indicative) issues:n Urban development in Chinan Regeneration and adaptive re-use in China

and Asia n Innovation in architectural fabrication and

construction n Computer-aided architectural design n Architectural theory and criticism in East

and West

CORE MODULESYear 1n Design Studio 1n Applied Technology in Architecturen Architectural Theory and Criticismn Advanced Professional Practicen Design Studio 2n Topics in Architectural HistorySummer Practice Placement (3 months)

Year 2n Design Studio 3n Architectural Design and Research Methodsn Practice Based Enquiry and Architectural

Representationn Thesis n Design Studio 4

ADDITIONAL LEARNING ACTIVITYThe programme also includes an additional 800 hours of Additional Learning Activity spread over the four semesters.

XJTLU is exciting and challenging at the same time: It really opens your eyes to converging cultures and it is amazing to see the underlying philosophy of different ways of thinking. The most exciting part though is building a university that is really universal in terms of education, incorporating different ways of thinking but with an excellent quality assurance system.

Dr. Theodoros DounasHead of Department

PROGRAMME DURATION: 24 months

STUDY MODE: Full-time

CONTACTING THE DEPARTMENT OF ARCHITECTURE:Dr. Theodoros [email protected]://arch.xjtlu.edu.cn

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Many of the key global challenges that human society now faces are areas in which biological research can make a significant impact. Issues such as human health, well-being and ageing as well as food security, climate change and environmental sustainability, are all rooted within biological systems.

The Department of Biological Sciences focuses on molecular bioscience and has recruited faculty from globally distinguished institutions working in this discipline. Although relatively new, the Department is already establishing a solid reputation, as indicated by the growing number of grant awards to its staff and national and international research collaborations (e.g. with Novartis and Unilever plc).

Lab IntroductionThe Department features custom-designed laboratories and is extremely well-equipped at the undergraduate level and for research. Over 25 million RMB has been invested in state-of-the-art instrumentation including: real time PCR instruments, LTQ-Orbitrap and triple quadrupole mass spectrometers, Affymetrix microarray and DNA pyrosequencing systems, bioanalyzer, fluorescence-activated cell sorter, confocal microscopes, a range of centrifuges and ultracentrifuges, PHERAstar microplate reader, and an Odyssey infrared imaging system. Overall, these facilities allow researchers in the Department to undertake internationally competitive research and also allow the training of undergraduate and postgraduate students in advanced techniques.

Our Academic StaffThe Department is still growing but currently there is thirteen academic staff: eight come from the UK, three from the US and one each from Greece and Japan. All of the academic staff in the Department are highly research active and have trained in prestigious universities, e.g. Cambridge, Oxford, Harvard, UCL, University of California, Edinburgh and other high-calibre institutions. The interests of staff are in the general area of the molecular biosciences but, more specifically, their research covers: cell signalling; disease mechanisms of neurodegenerative and metabolic disorders;

microbiology; molecular pharmacology; protein engineering and structural biology; proteomics; sensory system adaptation; stem cells; systems biology; tissue engineering; and virology.

Suzhou Industrial Park, BioBay and Cold Spring Harbour AsiaSIP is rapidly becoming the best base in China for biopharmaceutical research and development, and is also particularly noted for its investment in the diagnostic and nanotech industries, with the establishment of the BioBay science complex (http://en.biobay.com.cn/main/index.asp). BioBay draws on a diverse array of international and professional scientific research resources to provide a sophisticated infrastructure for bioscience R&D. This has proven to be valuable in recruiting many international R&D institutes and renowned scientists to Suzhou. The BioBay hub is within walking distance of XJTLU and therefore an ideal place for our students to do their internships.

SIP is also home to Cold Spring Harbour Asia (www.csh-asia.org) which hosts major scientific symposia, conferences and summer schools in SIP, thereby providing our students with the opportunity to interact with world-famous researchers.

Department of Biological Sciences

MRes Molecular Bioscience

This programme provides a thorough understanding of key approaches for studying biological processes at the molecular level. It takes advantage of Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University’s advanced English-language capabilities, distinctive international features, and state-of-the-art research facilities.

The course covers biotechnology-related topics such as molecular biology, protein biochemistry and drug discovery, as well as post-genomic biology (genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics and bioimaging), and bioinformatics (e.g. acquisition and statistical analysis of large-scale biodata). It also places a major emphasis on providing project management skills. After these taught modules, the programme focuses on an in-depth research project and specialised dissertation. Customized individual learning plans are designed for students, in keeping with their backgrounds and career aspirations. Successful completion of the programme leads to the award of an MRes. degree from the University of Liverpool, UK.

The Department of Biological Sciences at XJTLU has internationally-respected investigators in this field of research with excellent teaching and laboratory infrastructure. Thus, students have the opportunity to carry out world class research in a dynamic, transnational environment. BENEFITSn Taught in English by international faculty who

are experts in molecular biosciencen Provides a range of critical interdisciplinary

research skillsn Provides an internationally-recognised

qualification from a globally-respected university

n Programme only takes 18 months – much

shorter than Masters degree programmes in most Chinese universities

n Excellent preparation for Ph.D. programmes in high quality Western and Chinese universities

n Provision and reinforcement of key employability skills, e.g. data analysis, report writing, team-building/networking and project management

n Relevant to careers in a wide range of bio-industries, e.g. biotechnology, bioengineering, bioagriculture, biomanufacturing and pharmaceutical companies

n University is located in attractive location with many biotechnology companies nearby in BioBay Suzhou; also close to prestigious Cold Spring Harbor Asia Center

CAREERSThe programme prepares graduates for advanced research in both Western and Chinese university settings, as well as in the bio-industrial sector (e.g. in biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies).

CORE MODULESn Research Methods I - Biotechnology n Research Methods II - Post-Genomic Biology n Research Methods III - Bioinformatics n Project Management n Research Project In Dissertation

ADDTIONAL LEARNING ACTIVITYThe programme also includes an additional 600 hours of Additional Learning Activity spread over the three semesters. This will include non-credit pass/fail modules Personal and Employability Skills.

Research Profile: Dr. Tastuhiko KadowakiBee keeping in China goes back some 3000 years. Indeed, the native Asian honey bee was the original major species used for apiculture. Today, China has the largest number of managed honey bee colonies in the world. However, in keeping with trends elsewhere the number of honey bee colonies is declining in certain regions, with major consequences for plant fertilization. My team is using cutting edge molecular techniques to survey key pathogens and to determine their effects honey bee health.

PROGRAMME LENGTH: 18 months


CONTACTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES:Dr Tatsuhiko [email protected]://bio.xjtlu.edu.cn

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Welcome to International Business School Suzhou at XJTLU (IBSS). We are growing in size and influence in pursuit of our vision to be a leading international business school. We have inherited and built on the strengths of our two founding partners, the University of Liverpool, UK and Xi’an Jiaotong University, China.

Our School is based on strong principles of internationalism, innovation, inspiration and integrity, which together ensure that we have a positive impact on society through our teaching, research and business engagement.

With leading international faculty and a superb location in the heart of Suzhou Industrial Park, close to other major commercial centres such as Shanghai and Wuxi, we enjoy ideal conditions for beneficial mutual exchange between business and academia. This underpins a learning and teaching environment that ensures our students will graduate with the knowledge and skills to succeed in an ever-changing world.

View the IBSS brochure online

Our teaching approach is very, very different to most Chinese universities. Students are taught to engage actively, to improve their critical thinking, to become independent thinkers. This enables any student that graduates from IBSS to make a real contribution to society.

We bring with us our western approach to interaction, and yet we try to blend the best of what is in China as well. That is the benefit of having a joint venture between west and east that we’re trying to utilise the best parts of both.

In IBSS’s postgraduate programmes students pursueadvanced knowledge in their fields, learning from top faculty and alongside other intellectually engaged students in a truly invigorating environment. All our postgraduate degrees are University of Liverpool awards, guaranteeing the highest level of quality assurance and enhancement.

Postgraduate degrees open up many career opportunities and help students to build their professional networks nationally and internationally.

International Business School Suzhou

“”The future of IBSS is to be one of the leading international business schools. That means excellence in research, it means excellence in teaching and learning and it means excellence in business engagement.

Prof. Sarah DixonDean of IBSS

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MSc Finance This programme aims to provide students with a solid foundation in finance, financial economics and empirical methods. Students are introduced to key issues and theories in finance and financial management while expanding their skills in research, evaluation and analysis.

By the time they graduate, students will have a good understanding of contemporary financial and economic theories and their application to real world problems.

The programme will equip graduates with:

n the intellectual skills and theoretical understandings appropriate to the study of finance at postgraduate level

n an awareness of key issues and theories relating to the fields of finance and financial management;

n skills in research, evaluation and analysis and the quantitative techniques to evaluate and interpret complex data and research literature;

n the skills and abilities to devise, plan and undertake complex research projects in the field of finance.

CAREERSThe MSc Finance programme is designed to support career entry and development in the financial sectors of the world financial markets, multinational corporations, international financial agencies, government agencies, and higher education. Our aim is to prepare students for the workplace from day one.

Our Master of Science in Finance programme provides students with a comprehensive knowledge of contemporary financial and economic theories and their application to the challenges that face organizations today. In addition to academic knowledge and skills, we will equip you with the ‘softer’ business skills that employers value, such as emotional intelligence, creative thinking and high impact communication.

You will be able to listen to and meet high profile people from the management world. You can also attend the networking events we run with local employers, as well as events run by recruiting organisations on campus.

CORE MODULESn Quantitative Research Techniques In Advanced Corporate Financen Financial Marketsn Portfolio Theoryn Quantitative Research Techniques IIn Financial Economicsn Macroeconomic Theoryn Money and Bankingn Dissertation

ADDITIONAL LEARNING ACTIVITYThe programme also includes an additional 600 hours of Additional Learning Activity spread over the three semesters. This will include non-credit pass/fail modules in Introduction to Research Methods I and II. Engagement in the Business School research seminar series is also encouraged.

MSc Investment ManagementThe MSc Investment Management programme aims to provide students with a solid foundation in financial markets, securities and investment management. By graduation, students will understand the critical role that savings and investment play in our economy and how to create optimal investment portfolios to maximise return and minimise risk.

Students will also learn that investment management is just one part of the financial markets and how it relates to the other areas of corporate finance and the financial intermediation activities of banks, brokers and investment dealers.

The programme will equip students with:

n The intellectual skills and theoretical understandings appropriate to the study of financial markets and investment management

n Skills in research, evaluation analysis and interpretation of complex data and research literature

n The opportunity to learn and use state-of-the-art analytical systems used in the investment management industry globally

n The skills to participate in group financial market simulations and interpersonal skills necessary for working in a financial institution

INDUSTRY PARTNER: UBS DELTAThe award-winning client portfolio analysis and risk management system.

IBSS is pleased to have Delta provide its MSc Investment Management students with access to use the system while studying for their degree. Not only will the use of Delta analytics in coursework improve the learning experience but it will also provide the student with valuable training in this state-of-the-art industry technology that should further enhance their employability.

RECOGNITION BY CFA INSTITUTEThis programme has been designed to map to the CFA Program Candidate Body of Knowledge™ (CBOK) and an application has been submitted to CFA Institute to have this post-graduate degree recognised under the CFA Institute University Recognition Program. In enrolling for this programme, students will be enrolled in CFA Level I exam for the following June and receive

the CFA Institute Investment Series, published by Wiley. CFA Institute only recognises programmes after they are up and running. As the business school is committed to run this programme come September 2014, it is our view that it will then be formally recognised under the CFA Institute University Recognition Program.

CAREERSThe financial industry is possibly the largest single industry in the world and investment management is a critical part of the industry. As a result, graduates of this specialised area of study are in demand by banks, fund managers, regulators and many other participants in the financial markets. In Asia, investment management is still in the early industry stage of high growth. We expect that in the next one to three years, the demand in China and Asia in general for graduates from this programme will be strong and growing quickly.

CORE MODULESn Financial Analysisn Quantitative Methods for Financen Financial Marketsn Securities Operations Managementn Introduction to Money and Bankingn Advanced Corporate Financen Alternative Investments and Strategiesn Fixed Income and Derivative Instrumentsn Portfolio Theoryn Dissertation or Industry Research Project

ADDITIONAL LEARNING ACTIVITYThe programme also includes an additional 600 hours of Additional Learning Activity spread over the three semesters. This will include non-credit pass/fail modules in Investment Seminars and Ethical and Professional Standards.

nOTE Information provided is subject to approval by the University of Liverpool and may change during the programme validation process.



CONTACTING IBSS:[email protected]://ibss.xjtlu.edu.cn




Staff Profile: Prof. Ron Schramm Prof. Schramm teaches the Financial Economics module of the MSc Finance. He specialises in International Finance, the nexus between Finance and Economics, Emerging Markets Finance and the Chinese Economy and Financial institutions.

He was on the faculty for over 25 years at Columbia Business School in New York City where he taught the widest range of courses of any professor there.

A fluent Chinese speaker, he was also a Fulbright Scholar at the University of International business and Economics in Beijing, and served as a Visiting Professor at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Shanghai Jiaotong University, and Chinese European International Business School.

Ron was an economist for three years at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and has done consulting work for the World Bank. He leads the China Business and Economy Group of the Harvard Club of New York City, and is CEO and founder of China Macro Finance in New York City.

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MSc Management

The MSc in Management is a new, flexible and innovative programme that that prepares students for positions in management and assists current managers to prepare for more senior roles. Entry is open to anyone with an undergraduate degree in any discipline; students who are working have the option of following the programme part-time.

This degree will offer students a broad theoretical and practical knowledge of management. Studies will cover many topics of relevance to managers both in China and internationally, including international business, strategy, finance, leadership, marketing and entrepreneurship. Students will also complete a research project or dissertation on a management-related topic of their choice, in consultation with the Programme Director.

The programme aims to equip students with:n An understanding of management practices

and theoriesn Experience in the broad range of managerial

functions and tasksn An awareness of the management demands in

businessn Research skills, through project and dissertation

workn Potential experience through internships within

SIP, for those not already employedn Good networking possibilities.

CAREERSIBSS and our Career Development team work together with potential national and multinational employers to identify their best job opportunities for our Masters in Management. As IBSS student, a dedicated team supports you in enhancing your career prospects.

The Masters in Management includes a career skills and personal development support to assist you with career evaluation, job search and professional skills development.

This contains: n Consultations with our Career Development

team. n Guidance on job search techniques. n Coaching in writing cover letters and

curriculum vitae as well as interview skills. n Assessing employability soft skills like

working in teams, communication and presentation.

n Assistance in employment and work permit issues.

A number of guest Professors and Senior Business Practitioners will also provide additional learning. Engagement in the Business School Seminar series is also encouraged.

CORE MODULESn International Businessn Accounting and Financial Managementn Strategic Organisationn Strategic Business Analysisn Business Leadershipn Marketing Managementn Strategic Operations Managementn Entrepreneurship and Business Creation

ADDITIONAL LEARNING ACTIVITYThe programme also includes an additional 600 hours of Additional Learning Activity spread over the three/five semesters. This will include non-credit pass/fail modules in Research Skills, Business Simulations, and Career Development.

International MBAInternational Business School Suzhou’s International MBA, designed for managers who already have several years of experience, delivers on these criteria. The IMBA programme combines rigorous academic modules with a wide range of professional development activities aimed to foster your managerial and leadership capabilities, and it does this within a unique environment that blends Chinese and Western cultures.

The IMBA is an international passport that will give you an edge in the world’s largest and most competitive markets, whether you are based in China, the UK, or elsewhere.

Throughout the MBA programme, traditional academic courses will alternate with seminars, meetings with key representatives from different industries, and a range of other activities that provide an integrated and concrete learning environment with strong connections to the real world. Your experience is further enriched by simulations and case studies dealing with issues on the cutting edge of today’s business. And the IMBA programme’s online platform builds your teamwork skills by enabling you to work smoothly with your peers and to share ideas and inspirations. The IMBA’s flexibility and diversity make it a perfect fit for managers from international and domestic companies as well as those in the public sector, helping you to develop your skills and knowledge while at the same time connecting you to a well-established and powerful network of professional relationships that includes the alumni of the prestigious University of Liverpool Management School. You will adapt the IMBA programme to your own career development plan. At the start of your programme you will work with a professional coach to identify and formalize your long term goals; these goals will be realised with the individual management project that concludes your studies. Your final

project also provides added value for both you and your sponsor, as it can be used to create a platform for launching your future career.

The IMBA programme is divided into four quarters, with core modules integrating key themes concerning management and leadership in an international context. These modules are accompanied by ongoing Career Development and Leadership activities. CORE MODULESn Developing as a Manager and a Leader,n Managing Financial Resourcesn The Organisation in the Strategic Context n Operations and Supply Chain Management n Negotiating in the International n Environment Change and Innovationn International Marketingn Strategic and International Human

Resources Managementn Management Project Inductionn Individual Project

CAREER DEVELOPMENT AND LEADERSHIPn Meeting with the Leaders Seminarsn Social Events with Alumnin Individual Career Developmentn Business Simulation

THE IBSS IMBA PLATFORMAn invaluable platform that enables participants to work in teams, to share ideas and knowledge, and to develop networks. In addition, IMBA students are supported throughout their programme by a team of online tutors accessible through this platform.

nOTE Information provided is subject to approval by the University of Liverpool and may change during the programme validation process.

PROGRAMME DURATION: 18 months / 36 months

STUDY MODE: Full-time / Part-time



STUDY MODE: Part-time

CONTACTING IBSS:[email protected]://ibss.xjtlu.edu.cn/imba

Staff Profile: Prof. Roberto Donà Prof. Donà is the Director of the International MBA programme and Professor of Practice in the Management Group at IBSS.

He has previously been a faculty member of SDA Bocconi School of Management, serving many roles including Director of the Executive MBA, Director of the Global Executive MBA and Director of the Double Degree in International Management between Bocconi University and Fudan School of Management (Shanghai). He has been a Visiting Professor at Stern School of Business (NYU) and Fudan University School of Management.

Roberto has a strong international exposure having worked in Russia, Bulgaria, Argentina, USA and China. His fields of interest are luxury and consumer goods, technology and automotive, while his research focuses on Internationalisation and Innovation Processes in Asia and in FDI in the region and in their managerial implications.

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Civil Engineering is a rapidly expanding department with a committed team of enthusiastic and collegiate staff. All academic staff have a Ph.D. and are research active. Staff disseminate research expertise back into undergraduate teaching.

Current research across the Department has two thrusts. In sustainable construction our focus is on recycled materials, fibre reinforced cementitious composites, structural timber, strengthening and rehabilitation, durability of reinforced concrete, smart building and management, soils and geoscience, nonlinear finite element analysis and multiscale modelling of composite materials. In energy research, we carry out multi-disciplinary activities in renewable and clean energy technologies, advanced materials and processes for low carbon manufacturing, carbon capture and storage, multiscale and complex system modelling, energy demand and management. The Department particularly encourages active learning in the delivery of its programmes.

FacilitiesThe Department is fortunate in the provision of world-class laboratory teaching facilities. These include:n extensive structures laboratory with 2 t strong

floor and 5 t gantry cranen structural testing frames for a range of scales-

desktop, ¼ model and full-scale testingn earthquake shaking table laboratory facilityn geotechnics centrifuge laboratory facilityn extensive hydraulics laboratories, for water and

air flown extensive soil mechanics laboratory facilitiesn 3 universal testing machines, 10 t-300 t capacityn range of concrete mixing facilities, up to 1 t

mix capacityn comprehensive highway materials laboratories

Learning and TeachingThe Department has an overall goal of incorporating active learning into all areas of undergraduate teaching. This includes innovative teaching developments such as:n Interactive student response clickersn Computer aided learningn Interactive computer aided assessmentn Video recording/pod casting of lecturesn Virtual laboratoriesn Design-build-test team projectsn Studio-based design classesn Practical field classes in surveying, geology and

construction methods

In all of these learning and teaching approaches students are actively engaged rather than passive learners. Special emphasis is placed on innovation, project management, team work and practical capabilities.

Department of Civil Engineering

The rapidly developing world and the evolution of urban development have caused a massive surge in environmental pollution, energy consumption and carbon dioxide (CO2) emission. Civil engineers should take a leadership role to promote sustainable development by providing creative and innovative solutions to the challenges associated with sustainability in Civil Engineering practices.

The aim of the programme is to provide Masterss level education for graduates to develop technologically advanced knowledge, problem-solving skills and comprehensive understanding of the key aspects of sustainability in Civil Engineering construction with a particular emphasis on the future trends of global sustainable development in light of reliability, environmentally-friendly and cost-effectiveness initiatives. It is intended to provide critical awareness of current and future problems associated with the intervention of sustainability strategies and their integration in Civil Engineering sector as well as prospective solutions from existing and emerging scientific technologies resulting from on-going research.

CAREERSGraduates of this programme will be equipped to take up professional employment in Civil Engineering industry and become lifelong learners with an appreciation of the value to society of an education in sustainable construction. On the basis of accreditation by the Joint Board of Moderators, the MSc programme may be used as Further Learning, the final element of the educational base for being a Chartered Engineer.

This full-time 18-month graduate programme comprises two semesters of taught modules (assessed by coursework and examination) followed by a research dissertation over the third semester. All the modules are delivered in English by an international Civil Engineering department which specialises in sustainability and sustainable construction.

CORE MODULESn Sustainable Technology and Building

Materialsn Sustainable Drainage Systemsn Sustainable Energy and Environmentn Integration of Energy Strategies in the Design

of Buildingsn Advanced Simulation of Sustainable

Structural Systemsn Sustainable Engineering with Timbern Environmental Engineering and Management

Practicen Sustainable Urban Planning Strategiesn Dissertation

ADDTIONAL LEARNING ACTIVITYThe programme also includes an additional 600 hours of Additional Learning Activity spread over the three semesters.

MSc Sustainable Construction



CONTACTING THE DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING:Dr. Chee [email protected]://civeng.xjtlu.edu.cn

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Computer systems affect every part of our daily lives and are used by every conceivable type of organisation. These systems are highly interdisciplinary with historical roots in mathematics, physics and electronics. Over the years, computer scientists and software engineers advance the state of the art by creating more intelligent and effective solutions to problems.

Computer Science and Software Engineering requires a thorough foundation in addition to creativity, insight and problem solving skills. Study in this field provides routes into a variety of careers.

All academic staff have extensive international experience in teaching, research and collaboration with industry. They are actively engaged in world-class research with a large number of research publications every year and have a successful record of attracting funding from various funding bodies and industry.

By studying in the department, our students receive a unique education experience and benefit from:n teaching by international academic staff who are

highly skilled subject expertsn well-designed curriculum adopted from the

University of Liverpool, which is updated regularly to reflect the latest developments and evolving needs of employers

n being challenged through a range of learningactivities to gain strong problem solving skills and derive innovative solutions

n opportunities and encouragement to carry outreal-life work and research to gain inspiration, creativity and hands-on experience

Our students are well prepared with the relevant and updated knowledge and skills to meet the challenges of an increasingly competitive job market.

Department of Computer Science and Software Engineering MSc Applied Informatics

The MSc Applied Informatics will train students for advanced technical or managerial roles in computing areas such as Finance Informatics, Information Systems, and Telecommunications.

Graduates will be equipped with:

n theoretical and practical knowledge on keytechnological and business areas in today’s IT industry and research

n practical skills in research, analysis, realisation, and evaluation of IT systems including the write-up of technical or research documents

n key tools enabling them to enhance and apply their skills in management, design, and implementation of IT based solutions to different application domains.

CAREERSGraduates from this programme will be able to take up positions with the following responsibilities: systems analyst/manager, IT Quant, software engineer, application architect/developer, or IT project leader. The programme is designed to be industry oriented with the possibility of pursuing in-depth academic studies. Students must choose seven required modules from the CSSE department, a dissertation project and one optional module from areas such as financial mathematics from the Mathematical Sciences department, or telecommunications from the EEE department.

CORE MODULESn Database Systems and Data Miningn Object-Oriented Programming: Java / C++ / C#

/Pythonn Software Measurement and Managementn Research Methodsn Interactive Systemsn Software Architecturen Computer Systems Securityn Dissertation Project

ELECTIVE MODULESn Image and Video Processingn Mobile Communicationsn Computational Methods in Financen Project Management


PROGRAMME LENGTH: 18 months


CONTACTING THE DEPARTMENT OF CSSE:Dr. Emmanuel [email protected]://csse.xjtlu.edu.cn

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All programmes of the EEE Department are designed to give students solid training in information technology, both software and hardware. Emphasis is placed on basic principles of electrical/electronic engineering as well as more specialised subject areas.

Moreover, our students will receive a unique British-Chinese university education which offers: n well-structured programmesn academics staff who are actively engaged in

research activitiesn well-equipped laboratories and the possibility to

do research projects

Our programmes have been continually re-designed and improved to ensure that students are at the cutting-edge of their fields.

Learning and TeachingThe teaching of the programmes focuses on applying theory to practice in order to enhance students’ practical experiences, abilities and skills. Meanwhile, students gain a deep understanding of theoretical knowledge.

Students will have the chance to develop a range of subject-related tools and techniques, especially computer-assisted design technology and measurement skills. The delivery of the modules focuses on the development of student’s ability to choose tools appropriate to each individual project.

Lab introductionCurrently, for teaching purpose, the Department has established Electronic Laboratory, Electric Machine Laboratory, ARM Laboratory, Altera Laboratory and Tanner Tools Laboratory, all well-functioned with state-of-the-art equipment. The Department is also progressively setting up new lab facilities such as:n High Frequency Engineering Laboratory,

equipped with state-of-the-art hardware and measurement facilities including an 6 x 4 x 3m pyramidal-cone anechoic chamber, Vector Network Analyzers and LPKF ProtoMat printed circuit board fabrication equipment

n Power Electronic Laboratoryn Telecommunication Laboratory

In addition, about 15 million RMB has been invested in state-of-the-art equipment in the microelectronics and photonics laboratories in the Department, including 200m2 class 1K room and class 10K room.

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MSc Multimedia Telecommunications

Wireless communications is a rapidly growing area in the booming communications industry, with the potential to provide high-speed and high-quality information exchange between portable devices. New standards such as 3G and 4G for mobile networking enable many applications, including triple services for mobile networks, digital television, video streaming, interactive gaming, navigation services, and emergency and healthcare applications.

It is technologically challenging to deliver these multimedia applications and services efficiently over emerging diverse wireless networks. To meet this challenge, engineers need to have a deep understanding of wireless and multimedia technologies.

This new programme aims to provide students with an understanding of the technical characteristics of wireless systems and multimedia technologies. It will cover advanced topics in wireless communications for voice, data and multimedia.

Students are required to take English language classes for non-native speakers (or Chinese language classes for non-native Chinese speakers) in this programme to help students to foster abilities of conducting a research project.

CAREERSGraduates of this programme will have the necessary skills to enter careers in some of the most dynamic fields in image and video communications, and will typically be employed as, for example: multimedia system engineers, multimedia system and information technology consultants, mobile projects managers, wireless and mobile communication consultants, or as managers and team leaders in the communications industry.

CORE MODULESn Advanced Signal Processingn Image and Video Processingn Data Communication and Communication

Networksn Mobile Communicationsn Multimedia Communicationsn Coding and Cryptographyn Project Managementn MSc Project

ELECTIVE MODULESn Research Methods in Engineeringn Renewable Kinetic Energy Technologiesn Power Electronics and Applications for

Renewable Energy


MSc Sustainable Energy Technology

The MSc Sustainable Energy Technology programme provides state-of-the-art education in the fields of sustainable energy generation, distribution and consumption. It is intended to respond to a growing skills shortage for engineers with a high level of training in renewable energy, smart grids and sustainability.

By the time you graduate, you should have a good understanding and mastery of new sustainability standards, renewable energy, smart grid, power electronics for renewable energy and energy use and management in building and urban area. The research on sustainable energy technology has opened up many job opportunities in industry, government institutions and research centres. Graduates of this programme will typically work in professional tasks including the implementation of sustainable energy technologies within existing or new energy system modelling, and evaluation of the impacts on ecosystems, economies and society.

CAREERSGraduates of this programme will typically work in professional tasks include the implementation of sustainable energy technologies within existing or new energy system modelling and evaluation of impacts on ecosystems, economics and society, and will typically be employed as, for example:n Electric power system engineersn Electric power system consultantsn Sustainable technology consultantsn Electric power projects managersn Sustainable cities and building design

consultantsn Managers and team leaders in the cities

governments

CORE MODULESn Sustainable Energy and Environmentn Nuclear Energy Technologyn Power System Network and Smart Gridn Integration of Energy Strategies in the Design of

Buildingsn Photovoltaic Energy Technologyn Renewable Kinetic Energy Technologiesn Power Electronics and Applications for

Renewable Energyn Sustainable Urban Planning Strategiesn MSc Project




CONTACTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EEE:Dr. Kaizhu [email protected]://eee.xjtlu.edu.cn



CONTACTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EEE:Dr. Huiqing Wen [email protected]://eee.xjtlu.edu.cn

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The Department of English, Culture and Communication (ECC) aims to train graduates for careers as English-language professionals in the fields of education, media and communications, finance, and international business. Such graduates are highly sought after in domestic and international job markets, and the innovative interdisciplinary design of each of our programmes prepares students for the range of opportunities and challenges they will meet in their future careers.

Learning and TeachingThe Department of ECC is committed to excellence in teaching. The delivery of the programmes adopts the teaching and learning strategies of the University of Liverpool and focuses on independent learning under tutor’s guidance. The Department’s exclusive use of English as the medium of instruction, and of a ‘British’ teaching style, create a learning environment that enables students to adapt to western educational culture, and to become lifelong learners.

ResearchThe Department is also dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of research and publication, believing that original research drives high-quality teaching. A number of faculty members have achieved top ratings for their research in surveys such as the UK Higher Education Research Assessment Exercise. Research conducted by our staff has attracted funding from organizations ranging from the Carnegie Trust and the Leverhulme Trust, to the UK’s Arts and Humanities Research Council, and the Chinese Ministry of Education’s National Education Science Scheme Foundation.

Department of English, Culture and Communication

Our MA TESOL will provide suitably-qualified graduates with an opportunity to develop both a scholarly and practical understanding of the field of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages. The programme is also suitable for language teachers, teacher trainers, materials writers and test designers who wish to further develop their range of professional skills and knowledge.

The programme is aimed at helping candidates:1. Gain an advanced critical understanding of

key issues, concepts and theories, practices in the field of English language teaching.

2. Acquire a sound knowledge and understanding of language and texts in the contexts in which they are used.

3. Explore the implications of language analysis for teaching purposes.

4. Develop understanding of current methodology as it is embodied in classroom practice.

5. Engage with theories underlying current views on language learning, including the importance of individual differences amongst learners in their abilities and learning preferences.

6. Appreciate and view critically the connections between theory and practice in the field of English language teaching.

7. Foster the ability of conducting academic research.

NOTE: Graduates of the combined BA Applied English and MA TESOL XJTLU programme will receive a scholarship equivalent to 30% of tuition fees from year 5 onwards.

CAREERSGraduates possessing the MA TESOL may pursue a career or enhance their prospects in the field of English language teaching. In China, a postgraduate qualification in TESOL is increasingly sought-after by hiring educational institutions. The programme will facilitate the professional development of those candidates who are considering a career in publishing, materials development and management. The programme will also equip those interested in pursuing an academic career in the field of English language teaching and applied linguistics by preparing them to conduct research competently at the level of the MPhil, MRes, EdD and PhD.

CORE MODULESn Linguistics for Language Teachers n Methods in English Language Teaching n Principles of Course and Material Design n Second Language Acquisition n Language Testing and Assessment n Speaking and Listeningn Research Methods n Dissertation

ELECTIVE MODULESn Discourse Analysis n Lexis and Vocabulary Teaching n English for Specific Purposes

ADDTIONAL LEARNING ACTIVITYThe programme also includes an additional 600 hours of Additional Learning Activity spread over the three/five semesters. This will include a non-credit pass/fail module in Classroom Observation and Teaching Techniques.

MA TESOL

PROGRAMME DURATION: 18 months / 30 months

STUDY MODE: Full-time / Part-time

CONTACTING THE DEPARTMENT OF ECC:Dr. Marina Dodigovic / Dr. Paul [email protected]/ [email protected]://ecc.xjtlu.edu.cn

Staff Profile: Dr. Marina Dodigovic Dr. Dodigovic is the Programme Director of the MA TESOL and an Associate Professor of Linguistics and Applied Linguistics.

Dr. Dodigovic has taught in graduate and undergraduate programmes in English, TESOL and Applied Linguistics, across Europe, Australia and Asia. Apart from training English teachers, interpreters and journalists, she has also directed ESL and writing programmes and secured accreditation for these programmes. In addition, she has contributed to the development of MA TESOL programmes internationally.

Marina’s research interests include the uses of technology in second language learning (computer assisted language learning - CALL), vocabulary learning, second language writing and English for academic as well as specific purposes. She has supervised and co-supervised both PhD and MA theses in the areas of applied linguistics and TESOL, and has a monograph and a number of book chapters and articles in refereed journals to her name.

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The study of mathematics goes well beyond the improvement of a student’s numeracy skills; it emphasizes the development of strong analytical decision-making skills and the importance of logical reasoning. Such skills are essential in many domains and are extremely appreciated and well-sought after. For this reason, a degree in mathematics is held in high esteem in many other professional fields and provides the opportunities to pursue a multitude of careers.

Academic staffOur predominantly international staff create a truly international environment that is welcoming to students from all backgrounds. Through research-led teaching we bring students in contact with the latest developments and ideas in our fields of research and prepare them for the competitive job market.

ResearchThe research interests of the members of staff at the Department of Mathematical Sciences cover a wide range of mathematical problems including: financial mathematics, pricing of financial derivatives, risk estimation, partial differential equations, biomathematics, discrete mathematics, fluid flows, dynamical systems, numerical methods, statistics, and probability.

Learning and TeachingThe Mathematical Sciences programmes are delivered through a mixture of formal lectures, tutorials, guided reading, private study, and both supervised and unsupervised practical work, which includes mathematical workshop practices as well as more involved projects. The final year project that students undertake under the supervision of our staff provides students experience that is valuable in their future careers by helping them become independent thinkers that can efficiently and effectively work on challenging problems.

Department of Mathematical Sciences MSc Financial Mathematics

The objective of the MSc in Financial Mathematics is to provide advanced analytical training, quantitative knowledge and practical skill-sets required by modern financial institutions. It aims to equip students with a solid education in financial analysis, risk management and financial engineering for successful careers in the finance and banking industries. It is heavily maths/quant weighted with advanced maths modules and programming modules designed with practical applications in Mathematical/Quant Finance. The programme will equip graduates with:

n intellectual skills and theoretical understandings appropriate for the study of financial mathematics and quantitative analysis at postgraduate level

n practical mathematics and object-oriented programming skills linking finance theories to real-world application

n skills in research, evaluation and analysis and the quantitative techniques to evaluate and interpret complex data and research literature

n skills and abilities to devise, plan and undertake complex research projects in the field of financial mathematics

CORE MODULESn Advanced Modelling Methods in Financen Advanced Financial Econometricsn Computational Methods in Financen Continuous Time Financen Advanced Statisticsn Stochastic Calculusn Dissertation

ELECTIVE MODULESn Microeconomics for Financial Mathematicsn Mobile Communications n Quantitative Methodsn Numerical Computation in Financen Advanced Risk Management

ADDTIONAL LEARNING ACTIVITYThe programme also includes an additional 600 hours of Additional Learning Activity spread over the three semesters. This will include non-credit pass/fail modules in Introduction to Research Methods I and II.

Research Profile: Dr. Manuela EnderMy area of academic interest is Financial Mathematics. At the moment, I work onprojects which focus on how weather derivatives could be used in the Chinese market. Weather derivatives can be used to hedge weather risk and have potential to reduce for example the fluctuations of farmers’ income over the years.



CONTACTING THE DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES:Dr. Michael [email protected]://maths.xjtlu.edu.cn

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Department of Urban Planning and Design

As the size of the human population increases, cities now need to respond to a range of complex urban phenomena including rapid expansion and urban shrinkage. These complex issues demand more sophisticated solutions in order to achieve sustainable development.

Students learning urban planning and design need to understand not only the processes of spatial change in the built and natural environments, but also study the arguments for intervening in these processes. Students based at XJTLU have the unique chance to study at the heart of what is one of the world’s most fascinating classrooms: China.

Students in the Department of UPD will be able to equip themselves with knowledge and skills to analyse, critique and, ultimately, contribute to the sustainability of urban and rural development both in China and around the world.

On completion, students will be able to work in sectors such as urban planning, urban design, city management, central and local government policy, consultancy, and real estate development.

MSc Urban Planning

This programme provides students with an international grounding in urban planning, centred on the theme of urban regeneration.

China is experiencing unprecedented urbanisation in terms of the speed and nature of growth and one the key issues for future practitioners will be to deal with the challenge of reusing, transforming, and regenerating the existing urban fabrics of China’s megacities in order to achieve a more sustainable model of urbanization.

Students will graduate with a comprehensive understanding of relevant urban problems and possible planning responses. They will be introduced to theories and techniques that will allow them to approach urban planning in a critical, communicative, and people-oriented way and will graduate with a mastery of the techniques and procedural skills necessary for effective work in the planning profession.

The MSc in Urban Planning is suited to students from a range of different backgrounds and is not limited to those who have undertaken an urban planning undergraduate degree. One of the aims of the course is to offer a multi-disciplinary perspective on the issue of urban regeneration. Staff teaching on the course offer varying expertise from a range of disciplines including urban planning and design, project management, policy design, and geography. In addition, the scholars offer a variety of international perspectives including those anchored in Western European, East Asian, and North American theoretical debates.

Students who have completed this course will have:n the knowledge to develop a comprehensive

understanding of relevant inner city problems and possible planning responses

n the attitude to approach urban planning in a critical, communicative, and people-oriented way

n a master of the techniques and procedural skills necessary for effective work in the planning profession

CORE MODULESn Theory and Practice of Urban Regenerationn Governance and Finance of Urban

Regenerationn Politics, Society and Participationn Project Managementn Place Making and Urban Designn Heritage, Historic Districts and Conservationn Spatial Analysis and Evaluationn Sustainable Urban Planning Strategies

ADDITIONAL LEARNING ACTIVITYThe programme also includes an additional 600 hours of Additional Learning Activity spread over the three semesters.

nOTE Information provided above is subject to approval by the University of Liverpool and may change during the programme validation process.

Research Profile: Dr. Joon Sik KimPrior to joining XJTLU, I worked as a principal consultant in Samsung SDS and at a GIS research institute in Korea. With a background in town planning, I am now actively involved in a major urban development initiative known as “Smart Cities”. There is an increasing realisation that sustainable economic development and a high quality of urban life require the intelligent and integrated management of multiple physical and social resources through information and communication technology (ICT). My research is focused on discovering ways in which ICT can be applied optimally to the field of urban planning and management to create sustainable and pleasant living environments not only in Korea but also in China and the Middle East.



CONTACTING THE DEPARTMENT OF URBAN PLANNING AND DESIGN:Dr. Jessica [email protected]://upd.xjtlu.edu.cn

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PG Cert International Higher Education in the Chinese Context

The Postgraduate Certificate: International Higher Education in the Chinese Context, is a certificate programme approved by the University of Liverpool (UoL) and designed for academic staff teaching at higher education institutions in China. It is meant to be taken by those who wish to enhance their ability to deliver teaching programmes in an international context.

Given the interdisciplinary nature of this programme, PG Cert, is currently not housed in any one academic department. It is supervised by the Dean of Learning and Teaching, and administered by the Learning and Teaching Enhancement Office, a support office for academic staff.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLSOur PG Cert builds on the resources and expertise of XJTLU and its partner universities. Its ultimate goal is to further the understanding of international education models within Chinese higher education institutions.

The main objectives of the programme are as follows:

n To develop professional expertise and knowledge in the key areas of higher education such as teaching, learning and assessment strategies and other pedagogic developments

n To develop a practical understanding of learning and teaching strategies and academic governance and quality assurance in western universities

n To develop a sensitivity to cross-cultural issues and their impact on students’ learning

n To provide participants opportunities to share and exchange the best international pedagogic practices in specific academic disciplines and acquire awareness of the international context of pedagogic and intellectual development

n To contribute to the university methodology for the delivery of a research-led teaching programme and the development of multicultural classroom management in a cross-cultural context

BENEFITS AND CAREERSStudents who successfully complete this programme increase the chance for career progression in academia. This programme has received approval from the UoL, a leading UK university. The programme will improve participants’ understanding of learning and teaching issues, as well as hone their grasp of such administrative topics as internationalisation, education management and leadership in higher education. Where needed, participants will also receive English language support to facilitate their teaching and research efforts.

PROGRAMME DESCRIPTIONThis programme will be delivered using a blended approach combining on-site and online teaching. The programme is as follows:n One week, on-site, for induction at the beginning

of the first semester. Additional Learning activities could include intensive classes on ‘English for academic purposes’.

n One week, on-site, for the two modules (Curriculum Design, and Learning, Teaching and Assessment) scheduled in the first semester

n One week, on-site, for two modules (Introduction to Internationalisation, and one elective, a choice between Education Leadership and Management, or Learning Technology and Higher Education) scheduled in the second semester

The remainder of the programme will be delivered online as stated in the module specifications. Note that all modules are team-taught. They are managed by each module leader and involve students’ group work supervised by a tutor.

ADDITIONAL LEARNING ACTIVITYThe programme shall include an additional 200 hours of Additional Learning Activity normally spread evenly over the course of the programme. These activities include the following compulsory elements:a) EAP (English for Academic Purposes)b) A series of Teaching Observations at XJTLU.

The programme may also consist of the following elements:c) Academic writingd) English study skills modulese) Chinese language module for non-native

speakersf) Other appropriate academic activity, such as

participation in upper-level undergraduate modules, research seminar series, peer reviews, or a combination thereof.


STUDY MODE: Part-time

CONTACTING THE LEARNING & TEACHING ENHANCEMENT OFFICE:[email protected]

The programme will improve participants’ understanding of learning and teaching issues, as well as hone their grasp of internationalisation, education management and leadership in higher education.

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Degree Programme

Undergraduate Background

Minimum Entry Requirements

English Language Requirements*

Applied Informatics MSc

An undergraduate degree in Information and Computing Science, Information and Management Systems, or related fields such as Engineering or Finance.

UK:• Upper Second Class HonoursChina:• 1st tier universities: 75% or above• 2nd tier universities: 80% or aboveNorth America:• 3.0 cumulative GPA (out of 4) or• 3.2 cumulative GPA in the final two years of your undergraduate programmeOther regions:• Equivalent academic qualifications

IELTS: 6.0 with aminimum of 6.0 in each of the 4 language skillsTOEFL iBT: 80

IELTS: 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each of the 4 language skillsTOEFL iBT: 88 (with a minimum 21 in listening, 22 in reading, 23 in speaking and 22 in writing)

Architectural Design M An undergraduate degree in BArch, BEng in Architecture, BA (Hons) in Architecture or equivalent.Applicants are required to submit a portfolio of their own creative works (A3-size, typically 10 to 30 pages, in PDF format), as well as refer-ences to support their application. Candidates should also bring a printed and bound version of their portfolio along for the interview, later in the application process.

Finance MSc An undergraduate degree in finance, accounting, economics, management, science or engineering. Students should have some formation in quantitative methods, statistics or econometrics.

Financial Mathematics MSc

An undergraduate degree in a relevant field, such as Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Engineering, Computer Science, Finance and Economics.

International MBA An undergraduate degree and normally 8 years of experience, including at least 4 years exceptional management experience at middle and senior management level.

Investment Management MSc

An undergraduate degree in any discipline

Management MSc An undergraduate degree in any discipline

Molecular Bioscience MRes

An undergraduate degree in a life science-related discipline (Applicants with undergraduate degrees in other relevant subjects will be considered on a case-by-case basis.)

IELTS: 6.0 with minimum of 6.0 in each of the 4 language skillsTOEFL iBT: 80

Multimedia Telecommunications MSc

An undergraduate degree in a relevant field, such as: Telecommunication Engineering, Electronic Science & Technology, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science & Technology.

Sustainable Construction MSc

An undergraduate degree in a relevant field, such as: Civil Engineering or a related programme

Sustainable Energy Technology MSc

An undergraduate degree in a relevant field, such as: Electrical Engineering, Electronic Science and Technology, Telecommunication Engineering, Computer Science and Technology.

TESOL MA An undergraduate degree in English. Undergraduate degrees in other subjects will be considered on an individual basis.

IELTS: 7.0 with minimum of 6.5 in each of the 4 language skillsTOEFL iBT: 90

Urban Planning MSc An undergraduate degree in a relevant field, such as: Urban Planning and Design, Architecture, Geography, Economics, Management, Environmental Science, Social and Public Policy

IELTS: 6.5 with minimum of 6.0 in each of the 4 language skillsTOEFL iBT: 88 (with a minimum 21 in listening, 22 in reading, 23 in speaking and 22 in writing)

International Higher Education in the Chinese Context PG Cert

A Masters degree with two years of teaching experience or a PhD, and currently holding a teaching role in a higher education institution

EnTRY REqUIREMEnTS

Getting ready to applyMake sure you have prepared the following documents to upload onto the application system. Documents required at the initial application stage include:

n Certificates of education qualifications and transcripts, translated into English (scanned)n Personal statement (which you type directly into the online system)

Students who receive a conditional offer will be required to provide two satisfactory letters of reference.

We reserve the right to request additional documents or an interview to assess your academic qualifications for particular programmes.

Apply OnlineWe encourage all applicants to apply via our online application system. Please visit our website, select the degree programme you wish to take, and click the Apply button.

www.xjtlu.edu.cn/en/admissions/postgraduate

After submitting your application form successfully, you will receive a confirmation email from [email protected]. You may login to view your application form and track your status at any time.

If you do not receive the confirmation email within 4 days, or experience any other problems using the online application form, please submit your full application documents to [email protected].

The closing date for applications (for September 2014 entry) is:n 30th June 2014 (international students) n 31st July 2014 (for Chinese nationals)We encourage you to submit your application well before this date.

The IMBA closing date is December 16th, for intake in February.

Upon arrival at XJTLU, you will be required to provide the following original documents:n Official final versions of transcripts and degree certificates. n Certificates of English language qualifications such as IELTS, TOEFL or other acceptable English qualifications

(where required).

These documents are essential to complete your registration and commence your studies.

For any enquiries, please email:

[email protected]

HOW TO APPLY

*English Language Requirements notesn If English is not your first language, but you are following a full-time degree programme delivered wholly in

English, you will normally be exempt from the English language requirements.n If you have not studied at degree level in English, you will need to provide evidence of your level of English

proficiency. You should normally possess IELTS or TOEFL as listed in the table, or equivalent.n Individual cases will be considered on their own merit. You may be required to attend an interview or take a test

to further demonstrate your English proficiency. You may also be required to take the Pre-Sessional English course (see page 12 for details).

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FEES AnD SCHOLARSHIPS

Tuition fees

University tuition fees cover the cost of your study with us. Tuition fees vary depending on the type of subject being studied.

Degree Programme Total tuition fee Programme durationApplied Informatics MSc RMB 90,000 18 months, FT

Architectural Design M RMB 160,000 2 years, FT

Finance MSc RMB 120,000 18 months, FT

Financial Mathematics MSc RMB 90,000 18 months, FT

International MBA RMB 320,000 2 years, FT

Investment Management MSc RMB 150,000 18 months, FT

Management MSc RMB 120,000 18 months, FT / 36 months, PT

Molecular Bioscience MRes RMB 90,000 18 months, FT

Multimedia Telecommunications MSc RMB 90,000 18 months, FT

Sustainable Construction MSc RMB 90,000 18 months, FT

Sustainable Energy Technology MSc RMB 90,000 18 months, FT

TESOL MA RMB 90,000 18 months, FT / 30 months, PT

Urban Planning MSc RMB 90,000 18 months, FT

International Higher Education in the Chinese Context PG Cert

RMB 30,000 12 months, PT

For all our current tuition fees, and further information relating to the fees due for individual programmes of study, visit our website:

www.xjtlu.edu.cn/admissions/postgraduate/feesscholarships

ScholarshipsXJTLU offers a generous scholarship of 50% of total tuition fee, based on academic merit. If you apply before 1st April 2014, you will automatically be considered for the graduate scholarship, and no separate application is required.

Note: No scholarships are currently offered for the “International MBA” programme.

The University of Liverpool discountIf you are a graduate of XJTLU, the University of Liverpool or Xi’an Jiaotong University, you will automatically receive a scholarship of 20% of the tuition fee.

Corporate discountsWe are pleased to offer corporate discounts of: n (1 student – Full price)n 2 students – 10% discountn 3 students – 15%n 4 students or more – 20%Note: If you are studying on a corporate discount programme, you will not qualify for an additional scholarship.

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Suzhou has a rich history of over 2,500 years

A modern international city with a strong

cultural heritage

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Distance from Suzhou Miles km

Shanghai 52 84

Beijing 857 1379

Hong kong 951 1530

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Our team of recruitment and admissions staff are here to provide you with advice and support towards studying at XJTLU via email and in person on our campus. You can also meet the team and academic staff at various education fairs throughout the year - please visit our website for more information.

We are open five days a week from Monday to Friday to provide you with all the information you need about enrolling on a degree programme at XJTLU. Our team is at your service to provide you with admissions advice, programme information and any general questions you have about studying in Suzhou.

We look forward to meeting you soon.

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