BSc (Hons) Computer Science at Teesside University

Programme overview

A BCS-accredited degree covering programming, mobile development, network management, systems security and artificial intelligence systems, with skills in data processing, storage and transmission. Students work on live industry briefs and hackathons and use industry-standard labs and Cloud Labs. It is ranked 4th for teaching quality in computer science (Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026).

Department: Computing & Cyber Security | Duration: 3 years full-time (4 with work placement; 4 with foundation year, 5 with both); up to 6 years part-time | Intake: September | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Location: Middlesbrough, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1: Algorithmic Problem Solving, Object Oriented Programming, Secure Computers and Networks, Systems Design and Databases. Year 2: Artificial Intelligence, Enterprise Project, Relational and NoSQL Databases, Web Apps and Services. Final year: Applied Machine Learning, CloudNative DevOps and Computing Project (60 credits), with an optional placement year. Assessment is by coursework, project reports and formal exams.

Career pathways

Roles include IT consultant, information systems manager, systems analyst, software developer, computer network architect, web developer and IT project manager. The degree is BCS-accredited as fully meeting the academic requirement for Chartered IT Professional registration.

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Application information

Entry requirements

96-112 UCAS points plus GCSE Maths grade 4, Level 2 Key Skills (Application of Number) or Level 2 Functional Skills. Level 4 credits in a related subject from previous study may allow credit transfer. The Winter and Summer University modules may help applicants meet entry requirements.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time Source

International applicants: GBP 17,000 a year (2026/27). International undergraduate degree rate; tuition only Source

Intake: September

Duration: 3 years full-time (4 with work placement; 4 with foundation year, 5 with both); up to 6 years part-t

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