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: Artificial Intelligence and Computer Science BSC (Hons)

 You explore state-of-the-art technologies including intelligent systems, machine learning, agent-based modelling, intelligent support systems, planning and logistics, virtual agents, and hybrid algorithm design.

Top reasons to study this course at Teesside:

• Industry links: work on live industry briefs, competitions and hackathons with companies including Cisco, Cubic Transportation Systems, Sage, TUI, Atombank, HMRC and Waterstons.
• British Computer Society (BCS) academic membership: get free BCS membership to accelerate your career path with CV builder tools, e-learning courses, mentorships programmes, jobs boards and volunteering opportunities.
• Career-ready: our ExpoSeries of events allow you to showcase your skills to industry professionals who are seeking to recruit new and rising talent.