BSc Information Technology with Foundation Year

BSc Information Technology (with Foundation Year) at Teesside University, Middlesbrough, begins with a foundation year to build essential IT skills, including computational thinking, project work, programming fundamentals, and information systems. After this, the full degree includes systems development, ethics, and professional practices in modern computing. Assessments range from lab work and reports to group tasks, exams, and presentations, preparing students for real-world roles.

This course offers strong industry connections like Cisco, Sage, TUI, HMRC, and Waterstons through live briefs, hackathons, and placements. Some benefits of this course include free British Computer Society (BCS) academic membership, career-focused events, and an optional paid placement year to boost graduate employability.

Teesside University in Middlesbrough is a well-respected university known for its friendly campus and commitment to practical, career-ready education. It offers both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in fields like Medicine, Law, Engineering, Business and the Arts, including the BSc Artificial Intelligence and Computer Science featured here.

Candidates of the BSc Information Technology (with Foundation Year). at Teesside University, Middlesbrough, must submit a personal statement explaining why they want to study this course and how it fits their studies or career plans. An academic or employer reference is needed, with an option to include a CV to highlight relevant work experience.

Grade Requirements:

• Applicants typically need 48–64 UCAS tariff points, such as from a BTEC
• An equivalent GCSE maths (grade 4/C) or equivalent is also accepted.

English Proficiency:

• International students must meet IELTS requirements score of 6.0 overall, with a minimum of 5.5 in each section
• An equivalent SELT test score is accepted

The tuition fee for Teesside University, Middlesbrough, BSc Information Technology (with Foundation Year) international students is £17,000 per year.

Teesside University and external bodies offer scholarships and discounts, including merit awards and fee waivers for academic excellence or financial need. One of such is the Global Excellence Scholarship, which gives an Automatic £2,000 fee discount for top-performing international students beginning full-time undergraduate studies in Middlesbrough or Darlington.

Graduates of BSc Information Technology (with Foundation Year) from  Teesside University, Middlesbrough, with this qualification may pursue roles such as:

• IT support specialist
• Systems analyst
• Network technician
• Web developer
• Information systems manager

Applicants should visit the school application portal to apply. You can speak to one of our trained advisors for guidance.