Teesside University

Overview

Teesside University, based in the heart of Middlesborough, offers students a friendly, modern university and campus. In the last few years, the university has invested £275 million into developing its campus and there’s an ongoing programme of investment continuing until 2027. 

If you choose to study at Teesside, you’ll be joining a diverse and inclusive community. The university has been recognised for its work in embracing social diversity and mobility. It’s committed to encouraging people from under-represented backgrounds to study at university and considers a wide range of qualifications and experience f,or entry onto its courses. 

Middlesborough itself has a lot to offer students. It’s one of the few places in the UK to be known for its surfing and it’s also close to the North York Moors. Alongside the beauty of the local landscape, students can benefit from unique shopping and culture. The city has a variety of bars, restaurants and clubs for students to socialise at. 

The transport connections to the university are strong, with major cities Newcastle and York easily reachable by train. By car, the A1(M), A19 and A66 all link the city to the national network. The local airport, Teesside International, flies to a range of UK and European destinations. Newcastle International Airport is also easily reachable and flies to over 80 destinations. 

The university has over 150 different courses available for undergraduates. They also have a lot of courses that offer a placement year, also known as a year in industry. Opting for a course with a year in industry can offer you valuable workplace experience, develop your professional skills and ultimately make you more employable. 

Teesside University also offers many of their undergraduate courses for part-time study. For students with families, or work commitments, a part-time degree offers the flexibility to study alongside their other responsibilities. 

At Teeside, there’s also the opportunity to study HNCs as well as traditional bachelors degrees. HNCs take one year to complete (or two years if studied part-time) and are designed to prepare you to enter the workplace with a trade-based qualification. They are equivalent to the first year of a bachelors degree. 

The university also offers a range of degree apprenticeships, combining workplace experience with classroom learning. These qualifications offer students free tuition as fees are covered by the employer and government and also allows you to earn a salary while you study. 

Teesside considers all academic and vocational qualifications, meaning applicants from non-traditional routes can study here regardless of the type of qualifications studied. 

There are two types of offers made by Teesside, conditional and unconditional. Unconditional offers are usually given to applicants who already hold the required qualifications. If you’re still working towards your Level 3 qualifications, you’ll likely be made a conditional offer. 

Conditional offers are usually made in UCAS tariff points, and there may be subject-specific requirements. Teesside University usually requires passes in two A-level subjects or equivalent qualifications. T-levels are considered for entry onto courses as well. For some subjects there may be additional GCSE or equivalent Level 2 qualification requirements as well. 

To speak about specific subject entry requirements, you can phone the university directly to enquire. 

Entry requirements are provided as a guide only and are subject to change. Each application is considered individually, and year and point of entry will affect offers made. Reach out to the admissions department at Teesside University if you have any questions. 

The university has 1,300 rooms on campus all of which are a maximum five-minute walk away. The standard contract length is for 40 weeks but longer contracts are also available. 

Included in your rent as standard are all utility bills, internet, insurance, 24 hour security and a maintenance team. There are also laundry facilities on site at all university accommodations though the use of these is not included in your rent. 

The accommodation on offer at Teesside University includes options of shared or ensuite bathroom, as well as single or shared bedrooms, and single or small double beds. The accommodation at Cornell Quarter also features a free on-site gym. 

Students will all have access to a kitchen and cooking facilities. These are shared between flatmates and the exact facilities available depend on the accommodation selected, but you can expect to find cookers, sinks, fridge/freezers, microwaves, kettles and toasters in shared kitchens. 

Accommodation at Teesside University starts from just £75 a week.  

At the University of Teesside, students can access support from the Careers and Employability team. This includes access to hundreds of job listings, opportunities to meet employers on campus and volunteering opportunities to offer experience to develop your CV.

The uni offers tailored advice to students on their CV, cover letters, application forms and interviews. There’s online advice if you’re in a hurry to perfect your CV, as well as the opportunity to meet with a careers advisor for personalised advice.

Support continues past graduation, as alumni have access to the Student Futures platform, which lists a range of job vacancies, including internships, graduate roles and part-time opportunities.

The university also has an e-mentoring scheme which matches current students up with successful alumni and other professionals who are able to offer first-hand advice and networking opportunities.

The University of Teesside offers a range of generous scholarships to new undergraduate students. All scholarships are subject to change, but currently, the university provides support to all new full-time undergraduate students in the form of an iPad with appropriate software, a compatible keyboard and £100 credit per academic year up to maximum £300 for the purchase of learning resources. 

As well as this, students can apply for additional support if they meet the criteria published for the bursaries available. The range of bursaries and scholarships on offer for Teesside students includes support for care leavers, local students, high level sports players, asylum seekers and those studying certain courses. 

At Teesside University, payments are made in the January after the award has been allocated. If the award covers subsequent academic years, these payments will be made at the start of the new academic year. 

Scholarships and bursaries are all subject to terms and conditions. They are non-repayable and are awarded in addition to any support from the government in the form of tuition loans or maintenance loans. Students may be eligible for multiple scholarships.