Opportunity

Shaanxi Xueqian Normal University is looking for UK partners to develop and deliver a joint 2+2 undergraduate articulation programme in the field of Education. Students who successfully complete the programme will receive a dual bachelor’s degree from the Chinese and UK universities.

Benefits for the UK partners

This is an opportunity for the selected UK partners to establish a long-term partnership with one of the key universities in Northwest China, with potential for expansion into other fields, such as student and faculty exchange programmes or joint research. It is also an opportunity for the UK partners to raise their institutions’ profiles and brand awareness in China, which may benefit future student recruitment and business development.

Areas of responsibility for the two collaborating parties

The selected UK partners will be expected to work with Shaanxi Xueqian Normal University to:

  • develop the curricula for the joint programmes
  • provide support in the quality assurance of the programmes.

Shaanxi Xueqian Normal University will be responsible for:

  • promoting and recruiting students for the programmes
  • providing qualified teaching staff as well as the required teaching premises and logistical support for the joint programmes
  • supporting prospective students in preparing to study in the UK as part of the programmes.

About Shaanxi Xueqian Normal University

Shaanxi Xueqian Normal University, located in Xi’an, is a full-time public undergraduate university, established by Shaanxi Provincial Government and administered by Education Department of Shaanxi Provincial Government. It provides Bachelor degrees and Diploma courses to students and functions as the base centre of primary and secondary school teachers, headmasters, and education management staffs in Shaanxi Province.

UK universities interested in this opportunity should contact siem.china@britishcouncil.org.cn by 15 April 2017, providing an introduction to their institution, including any strengths and experience in developing and delivering joint programmes in the Education field.

Timeline

Shaanxi Xueqian Normal University would like to schedule reciprocal visits in May 2017, with a view to confirming a partnership in June 2017. Applications to gain approval for the joint programme would be submitted in September 2017.