BA (Hons) Applied Linguistics at Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University: Eligibility & Requirements

Entry to BA (Hons) Applied Linguistics depends on the relevant qualification, subject preparation and English-language route.

• High-school qualification with a minimum B average overall and in relevant subjects.
• Year Two entry: A-level BBB, IB Diploma 30, or high-school GPA 3.0/4.0 with three AP scores of 4.
• When English evidence is required, Year One: IELTS 5.0, each skill 4.5; or TOEFL iBT 62.
• When English evidence is required, Year Two: IELTS 6.5, each skill 5.5; or TOEFL iBT 90, each skill 21.
• At least 17 on 1 September 2027; applicants under 18 need a guardian resident in China.
• Open to: International applicants meeting XJTLU nationality and academic rules
• Applicants of Chinese heritage must hold the current foreign passport or nationality for at least four years and have lived outside China (counting Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan as China) for at least two of the past four years. Former Chinese nationals must document cancellation of Chinese citizenship and Hukou.
• Applicants must be at least 17 on 1 September 2027; a China-resident guardian is required when under 18.