Overview

This International Relations BA program from Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University examines the relationships of countries and regions, international organisations, nongovernmental organisations, and multinational corporations within the international framework. While the programme focuses on China’s interactions with the world, all students will spend one semester abroad in the country of their choice during their studies.

Career opportunities:

Graduates are prepared for various positions in international, national, and local organisations, research and educational institutions, and the private sector, both in China and in other countries. Job opportunities span multilateral organisations, government agencies, nongovernmental organisations, education, consultancy, media, development, banking, business, and trade relations.

The programme also lays a solid foundation for postgraduate studies in humanities and social sciences, with alumni admitted into master's programmes at world-renowned universities, such as the London School of Economics and Political Science, the UK; Sciences Po Paris, France; University College London, the UK; University of California San Diego, the UK; Nanyang Technological University, Singapore; and more.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

China and Asia
International Relations Research Methods
International Relations Study Abroad
Country Study
Foreign Policy Analysis
International Communications
Comparative Politics

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Suzhou, China

Disciplines

International Relations View 14 other Bachelors in International Relations in China

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

We welcome applications from high-quality candidates in all subjects with appropriate high school or equivalent qualifications. Students will normally be expected to have a high standing in their high school performance with a minimum B average in all subjects as well as relevant subjects.

Year two entry:

Students who have completed A-levels or International Baccalaureate (or equivalent) will be considered for entry into Year Two, different programmes have different subject-relevant requirements.
A-level: BBB

IB Diploma: 30 points

AP Exams/ACT Tests/SAT II Subject Tests – High school diploma with a GPA of 3.0/4.0 or above.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

93000 CNY / year

≈ 93000 CNY / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

93000 CNY / year

≈ 93000 CNY / year

Living costs

Suzhou

China

3000 - 5500 CNY / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Work Permits

International students in China are generally not permitted to work while studying. Limited exceptions may apply with special approval from your university and authorities. Always confirm the current rules locally.

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