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 Programming BSC (Hons)

Have you ever looked at your favourite games and thought how they were crafted? Games programmers are the masterminds behind the gameplay elements, graphics, and audio that make games come alive. It's a role that demands an exceptional level of technical skill and creativity.

Throughout your journey, you acquire the essential skills and knowledge to become a proficient games programmer, armed with a deep understanding of the games industry. This knowledge and experience will be your ticket to a rewarding career within the world of games. Beyond the classroom, you'll participate in a range of extracurricular activities, including game jams, hackathons, and networking events with industry professionals.

By the time you complete this course, you'll be equipped to embark on an rewarding career in the games industry, bringing your innovative ideas and technical expertise to the forefront of interactive entertainment.

This degree is one of the UK’s leading games programming courses and is well respected by the industry. You have the opportunity to study on this specialist course taught by experienced developers and internationally recognised researchers.