BA English Studies
September 2026
Full time
Three or four years
Available
Suzhou
XJTLU undergraduate students earn two degrees: an XJTLU degree recognised by the Chinese Ministry of Education and a globally respected University of Liverpool degree.
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
- proficiency in English speaking and writing
BA English Studies is the degree for students with interests in language and culture, who want to develop advanced skills in writing and intercultural communication. Courses in literature and translation nurture your creativity and critical thinking, while courses in areas such as digital humanities equip you with fresh perspectives and skills highly valued in the culture industries.
Thomas Duggett
Programme director
Modules
*Programme modules listed are illustrative only and subject to change. XJTLU students are advised to log in to the e-Bridge Portal to view the effectuated module structure.
Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University offers a wide range of courses in the first year, including English for academic purposes (EAP), mathematics and physics, and humanities and social sciences. Click to learn more.
Core Modules
Artificial Intelligence for Humanities and Social Sciences: Empowering Research and Practice
Frontiers in Humanities and Social Sciences Projects
World History: Twentieth Century to Today
Introduction to Literary Studies
Literature and AI
Literature and Film
Introduction to World Literature
History of English
Optional Modules
Introduction to Chinese Literature
Rhetoric and Media Analysis
Language and Society
Introduction to Linguistics: Spoken & Written Discourse
Introduction to Translation and Interpreting
Translation and Globalisation
Core Modules
Enlightenment: Literature and Philosophy (1690-1795)
Postcolonial Literatures
Optional Modules
Modern and Contemporary Chinese Literature
China: culture, language and communication
International Communications
Literature and Gender
Jane Austen
Tragedy in the Age of Shakespeare
Modern British Fiction on Page and Screen
Contemporary Western Approaches to Literature
Romanticism: Nature, Mind, and Society (1780-1840)
Language Documentation
Language Studies for Translation
Translation and Culture
Literary Translation
Core Modules
Gothic Literature on Page and Screen
Digital Humanities Research and Practice
Optional Modules
Chinese Theatre and Performance
European Cinema
Health Humanities
Literature: Final Year Project
Postmodern Literature (1945-present)
Climate Change and Literature
Utopia: The History of an Idea
Final Year Project
Language and Power
Intercultural Communication
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Applied Linguistics
Ecolinguistics: Language and the Environment
Translation and Interpreting: Final Year Project
Translating China I: Culture and History
The four years study is one of my best experiences in my life. I will always appreciate the training on my mode of thinking beyond the subject knowledge, which helps me construct my own value towards the world. I am also lucky to have all the thoughtful discussions with my academic mentors who guide me to be a junior researcher of Applied Linguistics.
Shijie Wang
Alumnus, BA English Studies, China
Careers
This programme prepares you for postgraduate studies in a wide range of subjects and employment in language-rated fields and beyond. Previous graduates have received offers from leading universities in the United Kingdom, the United States, China, Australia, Japan and so on. Further research areas include English Language Teaching, Speech Pathology, Translation and Interpreting, Applied Linguistics, Asian Studies, and Literature.
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Overview
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?