BA English Studies is the ideal undergraduate programme for students who want to study linguistics, literature, and translation in an international context.
The programme is suitable for students who are interested in the English language. Students will learn many aspects where English is used as an international language. In addition an intellectually stimulating environment, the programme also provides many opportunities for you to apply theory to practice.
Students will acquire a range of skills, including language teaching, translating, interpreting and editing. Students will also develop many transferable skills, including effective problem-solving in the workplace.
Why should I study English Studies at XJTLU?
Become an effective communicator in an international setting
Learn in an international environment, where you can apply what you’ve learned in class every day
Prepare for further study by obtaining an undergraduate degree
Choose to study in Suzhou for four years, or transfer to the University of Liverpool in the final two years
Earn two degrees: an XJTLU degree from the Chinese Ministry of Education, and a globally recognised degree from the University of Liverpool, a member of the Russell Group of leading UK universities
Knowledge and skills
By the time you graduate from the BA English Studies programme, you will have:
the skills to approach the study of English language and literature
the ability to analyse different types of texts in English
professional skills in translation and interpreting
an awareness of English as an international language