China Studies (Hons) Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University

Overview

The China Studies (Hons) programme at  Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University  offers three optional specialisations to meet your career goals:

• Economy and Global Affairs – Develop a comprehensive understanding of China’s economy, business, governance, and global geopolitical position;
• Chinese Language – For non-native speakers of Chinese only, this is an opportunity to develop high-level language skills in one of the world’s most important languages; and
• Teaching Chinese as an International Language – Study Chinese language teaching, in preparation to become a culturally grounded, professionally trained language educator.

Career opportunities:

Graduates from this programme pursue careers in a diverse range of organisations and companies looking to link with China in fields such as international business, economics, financial services, government, diplomacy, journalism, education, development, and non-governmental organisations. Our graduates have worked at government and public sector, international companies, state-owned enterprises, e-commerce giants, and international organisations.

Some exemplary employers include: HSBC Shanghai, China Unicom, BASIS International School Shenzhen, Malvern College Qingdao, University of Hong Kong, Alibaba Group, JD.com, China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation, Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, Suzhou University of Science and Technology and Hong Kong Metropolitan University. Some graduates also go on to start their own companies.