Teesside University, Middlesbrough

Our School of Computing, Engineering & Digital Technologies is home to a diverse group of courses in the fields of animation, computer games, computer science, concept art, cyber security, engineering and visual effects. Through education enriched by research, innovation, and engagement with business and the professions, we develop the next generation of problem solvers, innovators and leaders that employers and society need.

• We have an excellent and long-established reputation in the exciting fields of computer animation, concept art and visual effects, and are ranked 18th in the world in the Animation Career Review International Animation School Rankings 2022 (191 colleges considered).
• Our animation, concept art and games courses are supported by a wealth of expert teaching staff that include award-winning practitioners and experienced industry professionals.
• You learn in purpose-built facilities housing dedicated life-drawing spaces, recording and motion capture studios, a fully equipped sound stage, industry-standard green screen facilities and motion-control cameras.
• Recent animation, concept art and visual effects graduates have gone on to work at Framestore, Double Negative, Cinesite, The Mill, Ubisoft, Bloom Studio, Cubic Motion, Studio Liddell and many other leading studios.
• Our computer games courses cover all aspects of games development, ranging from the highly creative area of concept art to the technical discipline of games programming.
• Games staff bring a wealth of industry experience to your classes, with an estimated 200 years of total industry experience and over 200 shipped titles.
• Games students benefit from our highly specialised facilities with industry-standard systems such as a motion capture studio with full body and facial capture systems and 3D scanning and printing facilities. We also have a virtual reality lab, film and sound recording studio, and a dedicated games lounge. Industry-standard software is available in all our studios.

• Teesside has fantastic state-of-the-art facilities for web and computing students including a wide range of web, multimedia, network and programming studios. This environment prepares you for work in industry by promoting teamwork and the use of case studies, problem solving and methods such as peer programming.
• Our computing and cyber security courses ensure that you learn industry-relevant technologies and are prepared for a senior role in sectors including health, business and heavy industries.
• Specialist programmes in artificial intelligence, cyber security and financial technology ensure you develop theoretical, technical and critical thinking skills.

• The North East of England hosts major international automotive, aerospace, engineering design, manufacturing and civil engineering industries, as well as a growing number of companies involved in renewable energy.
• Teesside is a major international centre for the chemical and process industries, and home to some of the most advanced pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies in the world.
• Our courses incorporate best practice from across the world to provide you with one of the best learning experiences available for engineering students. We work closely with employers from a wide range of engineering sectors, with many involved in designing and delivering our curriculum to ensure our engineering programmes remain relevant to industry and meet the needs of employers.

School of Computing, Engineering & Digital Technologies
Teesside University
Middlesbrough
Tees Valley
TS1 3BX