Program Overview

International Foundation Year in Computing, Engineering and Health Sciences

Looking to study a STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) degree in the UK? Our International Foundation Year programme helps you to develop the subject-specific, study and English language skills to allow you to thrive on your chosen undergraduate degree at the innovative Teesside University.

Why study computing, engineering or health sciences at Teesside University?

Teesside University expertly combines in-classroom and practical learning, so you graduate with the skills to succeed in your chosen career. At Teesside, you can benefit from:

• Work placements to help put your skills into practice
• Engineering programmes recognised by the Engineering Council, allowing you to graduate with an accredited degree
• Purpose-built engineering laboratories designed around power, electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, civil engineering & telecommunications
• Industry standard learning facilities including virtual reality, motion capture, green screen and animation studios
• The chance to show your skills to industry professionals with the ExpoSeries events for final year students in engineering, computing, games, animation, concept art, media and digital art.

Leading to: Games Development BSC (Hons)

Use game engines to implement gameplay mechanics. There is a need in the industry for graduates with a thorough knowledge of games design but also with the ability to technically implement it. You explore core games design alongside programming (scripting for game engines).

Develop your understanding of design and programming to build creative solutions to production challenges.

You plan and develop 2D and 3D games in a number of game engines, giving you the skills to enter a broad range of careers ranging from programming to level design.

You also take part in a wide variety of game jams, hackathons, and industry networking events. You can also apply to our on campus Launchpad accelerator programme to develop your own independent game.