• The innovative interdisciplinary design of the programme prepares students for the range of opportunities and challenges they will meet in their future careers
• This programme combines the study of English language, English literature, and communication and media.
• Graduates of this programme will have an appreciation of the changing use of language and the ways in which it is used to inform and influence contemporary society

BRIEF INTRODUCTION

As a student of this programme, you will have access to almost all of the modules offered in the Department of English, Culture and Communication, across our specialist areas of English language and literature, and communication and media.

The unique level of choice and flexibility makes this programme ideal for international students. Like our other English programmes, it has modules on translation and interpreting between English and Chinese, as well as a unique specialised module on literary translation. The programme’s flexible structure, however, means that these modules are not compulsory, allowing both international and domestic students to follow alternative routes.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Communications and the media play an increasingly central role in modern society, economics and politics, making English, the global communications language, more important than ever before. You will gain an understanding of the changing use of language and other forms of communication, and the ways in which they inform and influence contemporary society.

By the time you graduate, you will be able to:

• communicate professionally in English, within the context of journalism and the media
• understanding the theories and analytical techniques associated with linguistics, literature, culture and communication
• apply your knowledge and skills to solve practical challenges and problems within the context of journalism and the media.

WHY SHOULD I STUDY COMMUNICATION STUDIES AT XJTLU?

• Access to the full range of modules taught in the department
• More options than any other degree programme - during Years Two to Four, you can choose 18 modules from a choice of over 40
• In Years Three and Four, all subject modules are optional, giving you complete control over your programme of study

CAREER PROSPECTS

Students will graduate with a combination of critical and theoretical knowledge in combination with strong English language skills, and will be attractive employees in an increasingly globalised workplace.

You will acquire intellectual, interpersonal and technical skills that are highly valued by employers. Graduates may be employed in journalism, broadcasting or advertising. Some may be employed as management trainees in a variety of businesses, while others will start their careers in retailing, computing, and librarianship. You may also be able to pursue a career as a professional translator or interpreter, or as a teacher of English as a foreign language. Additionally, the programme provides a foundation for further graduate level study in the subjects of English language, English literature and communications.

FACILITIES

The department has a digital media laboratory, featuring Apple iMac computers, Final Cut Pro X editing software and the Adobe suite of professional digital media production software, in addition to Sony high- definition digital video production kits for short film-making, digital media and documentary production.

MODULES

The programme provides a wealth of options to tailor your study path.

YEAR TWO

• INTRODUCTION TO LINGUISTICS
• CLOSE READING
• ANALYSING COMMUNICATION
• ENGLISH LITERATURE IN HISTORY
• MEDIA ETHICS

Choose two from the following:

• SOUNDS OF ENGLISH
• MEDIA MANAGEMENT
• JOURNALISM: THEORY AND PRACTICE

Choose one option in English from the following:

• LANGUAGE OF BUSINESS AND FINANCE
• SEMANTICS AND PRAGMATICS
• LITERATURE AND GENDER

Choose one option in Communication from the following:

• SCREEN WRITING FOR FILM AND TV
• PERSPECTIVES ON MEDIA
• GLOBAL JOURNALISM

YEAR THREE

Choose two options in English from the following:

• ADVERTISING AND THE MEDIA
• TRANSLATION
• EIGHTEENTH CENTURY LITERATURE: ROBINSON CRUSOE TO FRANKENSTEIN

Choose two options in Communication from the following:

• APPROACHES TO THE MEDIA
• ADAPTATION ACROSS THE MEDIA
• ANIMATION

Choose two options in English from the following:

• BUSINESS COMMUNICATION
• INTERPRETING
• TECHNICAL TRANSLATION
• WORLD ENGLISH LITERATURE
• JANE AUSTEN

Choose two options in Communication from the following:

• GLOBAL MEDIA AND ENTERTAINMENT
• INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALISM
• NEW MEDIA: AN INTRODUCTION

YEAR FOUR

Choose one option in English from the following:

• ANALYSING TEXT
• ENGLISH AS A GLOBAL LANGUAGE
• CONFERENCE INTERPRETING
• BRITISH ROMANTICISM
• THE INVENTION OF LOVE

Choose two options in Communication from the following:

• EUROPEAN CINEMA
• FILM IN CONTEXT
• DOCUMENTARY

Choose two options in English from the following:

• NTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION IN THE WORKPLACE
• LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE
• MODERN POETRY
• APPLIED LINGUISTICS
• LITERARY TRANSLATION
• THE GOTHIC

Choose one option in Communication from the following:

• INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION
• DIGITAL MEDIA AND VIDEO PRODUCTION
• PORTRAYAL OF CHINA IN WESTERN MEDIA

FINAL YEAR PROJECT

FEES

International students
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RMB 88,000 per academic year

Early bird discount
Early bird discount of RMB 8,000 (approx. GBP 860) available (accept the conditional or unconditional offer before 1st May)

Join a free Chinese language course
We now offer a free summer Chinese language course for all undergraduate and postgraduate students starting their degree before program start.

Academic Requirements:

ENTRY INTO YEAR ONE

We welcome applications from highquality candidates in all subject areas 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 relevant subjects. 

ENTRY INTO YEAR TWO
On the bases of year one criteria, 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. Such as:
A-level: BBB
IB Diploma: 30 points
Advanced Placement Tests/Subject SATS--High school diploma with a GPA of 3.0 or above, plus:

• Redesigned SAT: 1280+ (students that took the SATs previous to 2016 will require 1800+) or ACT: 27, and 2 AP examinations: 4+ or 2 SAT subject tests: 
• 600+ or
• 3 AP examinations: 4+ or
• 3 SAT subjects: 600+

ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

For international applicants, if you are a non-native English speaker, or if you have not previously studied in English, you must have satisfactory English language skills to study at XJTLU. Various English qualifications are accepted:

YEAR ONE ENTRY IELTS 5.0 TOEFL iBT 62

YEAR TWO ENTRY IELTS 6.5 TOEFL iBT 90 

English qualifications are not required for students from Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan who take the Joint Examination or the GSAT.

Students who are entering into Year One with less than IELTS 6.0 or equivalent in their English proficiency will take 10 credits EAP, and students with IELTS 6.5 or above will take five credits EAP.

AGE:

Above 18. Students age between 16 to 18 can also apply but they might need to find an adult(your family member, relatives or friends) living in China, better a Chinese, as your guarantor in China before you can apply, and your guarantor will need to provide related documents like guardian letter for you to support your application.

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