Xi'an Jiaotong Liverpool University, BEng, Industrial Design

YEAR ONE ENTRY We welcome applications from high-quality candidates in all subjects 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 all subjects as well as relevant subjects. YEAR TWO ENTRY 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. A-level: BBB IB Diploma: 30 points Advanced Placement Tests/Subject SATS--High school diploma with a GPA of 3.0/4.0 or above, plus: 3 SAT II Subject Test 600+ or 3 AP exams 4+ or Either SAT I Test at 1280+ or ACT Composite Score at 27, and 2 AP exams 4+ or 2 SAT II Subject Test 600+ 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: 62 (iBT) YEAR TWO ENTRY IELTS 6.5 TOEFL: 90 (iBT)

As an Industrial Designer, your vision leads high volume manufacturing, starting out with original ‘one off’ concept designs which can then be developed into high volume production. By taking advantage of the wide range of innovative materials and workshop processes at XJTLU, specialist products and furniture can be designed with manufacturing and industry in mind. This considerably increases the potential opportunities for XJTLU designers, to combine a range of design studio practices with knowledge of materials and industry processes, supported with recent investments rapid prototyping and design studio technologies for products and interaction design. The Chinese economy is rapidly transforming markets worldwide with creative ideas that are ‘designed in China’ for international consumers . Industrial Designers from XJTLU are in high demand. The Design Studio-Practice BEng Industrial Design programme provides a creative approach that integrates visual design practice with materials and technology, user interaction, socio-cultural context and innovative business models. The BEng Industrial Design uses the best practices and latest development trends in design. You have the opportunity to work in local and international companies based in China within an international context. This mix of both academic and professional expertise together with specialist technical resources, forms a rich experience to establish your profile as an Industrial Designer.