Architecture BA (Hons)

XJTLU is China’s top international university. It’s China and the United Kingdom’s most outstanding joint research institute. Located in Suzhou, one of China’s most attractive and developed cities with a history over 3000 years, the university is only 20 minutes by high speed train away from China’s largest city Shanghai. Suzhou China-Singapore Industrial Park (SIP) is a project between Chinese and Singaporean governments, and is the home of many multinational high-tech companies. Teachers come from both the parent institutions as well as from around the globe, offering pure English-language instruction and degrees that are valid in both China and the United Kingdom. This school is the first choice for students interested in Chinese traditional culture, experiencing China’s vibrant economy and enjoying English-language classes in China.

The campus at Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University has expanded rapidly over the past few years, with 12 academic departments, four teaching centres, and excellent support and resource facilities all housed on the north campus.

The north campus development, completed in 2013, provides state-of-the-art teaching, laboratory, research and support facilities. The north campus will accommodate 10,000 students by 2015. This includes a brand new Central Library and Information Centre.

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

Our students also have access to the facilities in the Higher Education Town, which is shared with a large community of international students. These facilities include the Dushu Lake Sport Centre (with gym, rock climbing and swimming pool), a cinema, and bowling alley. There are also a number of shops and restaurants within the area.

Why choose to study this program?

Introduction Architecture is primarily concerned with the design of buildings. Students of Architecture address the complex problems of designing to house human activity, issues of climate and energy, technology and structure, combining the needs of the internal and external environment. An architect is the only person trained to have a thorough understanding of buildings.

By the time you graduate, you should:

be able to produce architectural proposals that reflect: the history and theory of the discipline; an understanding of purpose to which the building will be put; make appropriate use of the built and natural environments; be able to combine imaginative design with knowledge of constructional and environmental techniques; possess the skills to communicate the ideas and principles behind your designs to others.

What will I study?

Level 1 will lay the foundations for future years. You will explore the representation, modelling and design of small buildings in studio modules. You will also learn about the history and theory of architecture and building technology.

At level 2, you will have more freedom to pursue larger scale design projects in the studio modules; you will continue to learn about building technology and the history and theory of architecture, along with urban studies.

In the final year, you will undertake a series of more complex individual projects, which will require you to demonstrate a full understanding of the design process from the initial concept through to the design of a realistic building, taking into account structural and material considerations.

Main Courses

Fundamentals of Architecture Design, Architecture Design and Theory, History of Chinese and Foreign Architecture, Building Structure and Architectural Mechanics, Building Construction

Internship and Career Development

Architecture graduates can go into design practice or may be employed in the construction industry, property development and other areas, such as the creative media.

Diploma Awarded

Bachelor of Architecture Degree

Academic Semesters

Fall semester: September of each year-January of the following year

Spring semester: March ~July each year

* The academic arrangement should refer to the Admission Letter.

XI’AN JIAOTONG-LIVERPOOL UNIVERSITY

Founded in 2006, Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University a pioneering, international joint venture university located in the city of Suzhou on China's east coast. XJTLU is proud of its focus on research-led learning inherited from our parent institutions, the University of Liverpool and Xi'an Jiaotong University. XJTLU combines the best of east and west to offer you a unique educational experience that prepares you to be a future leader. 

XJTLU draws faculty from above 60+ and students from 80+ countries bringing together diverse perspectives from East and West. Our vibrant campus is located in the leafy World Heritage city of Suzhou. It is only 25 minutes by bullet train from Shanghai allowing you to experience the best of the China’s history and hypermodernity in its richest region – Yangtze River Delta.

DEGREE PROGRAMMES

All degree programmes are taught 100% in English, with a focus on critical thinking and independent learning – key skills needed in the workplace. At XJTLU students are taught how to acquire and create new knowledge and apply it to real-world scenarios.

XJTLU has over 70 undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes, more than 15 PhD programmes. Subject areas include sciences, technology, engineering, mathematics, architecture and urban planning, design, language and culture, media and communications, and business and finance, etc.

Undergraduate students earn double degree: 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. Bachelor’s degree at XJTLU is typically 4 years. However, international students have the possibility to skip Year 1 and start directly from Year 2 if they meet certain entry requirements (see below ENTRY REQUIREMENT section).

Postgraduate students receive a University of Liverpool degree that is recognised by the Chinese Ministry of Education. Full-time Master’s programmes are typically 18 months at XJTLU, but we also offer part-time Master’s programmes normally taking 3 years.

3 Steps to Apply to a Chinese University

Academic Requirements:

The University accepts a wide variety of school, college and foundation qualifications such as A-Level, AS-Level, IB and other equivalent overseas qualifications.

English Language Requirements:

All students must have acceptable English language qualifications to study at the University. Various English qualifications are acceptable including:

     IELTS 5.5 for year 1 entry , or 6.5 for advanced standing; or

     75 (iBT) for year 1 entry; or 88 (iBT) for advanced standing

1.Photocopy of valid passport

With name, passport number & expiration date, and photo included

2.Passport photo
A recent passport-sized photo of the applicant

3.English proficiency test certificate
For example, IELTS or TOEFL, only for applicant whose native language is not English.

4.Two letters of recommendation
From professor or associate professor or equivalents

5.High school academic transcript

6.High school graduate certificate
Graduation certificate in languages other than Chinese or English should be translated into Chinese or English and be certified by notarization.