Teesside University's computing programmes sit within a university that was named Times Higher Education's University of the Year in November 2025 and holds a TEF Gold rating, built around applied, industry-connected teaching in Middlesbrough. For international applicants comparing UK computer science degrees, Teesside's threshold-based admissions model and flat international fee schedule make it a realistic option to weigh against more competitive, higher-cost alternatives.
This article covers what Teesside publishes on fees, general admission requirements, English-language rules, and career outcomes for Computer Science. We were not able to locate the individual Computer Science course page during this research (Teesside's course-search tool is JavaScript-driven and didn't return a stable, directly fetchable URL for this specific course), so course-level specifics like the exact UCAS tariff points and a Computer-Science-specific NSS or employment figure are flagged honestly below rather than guessed.
Acceptance Rate
Teesside does not publish a course-level acceptance rate for Computer Science, in line with standard UK sector practice (see our Teesside University guide for the broader context). Admission is assessed against published entry criteria per course rather than a comparative process.
We could not retrieve Computer Science's specific published UCAS tariff-point requirement during this research. As a reference point from a comparable Teesside undergraduate course (Business Management, 2027-28 entry), the university's typical published offer is 80-104 UCAS tariff points from at least two A-levels, T level, or equivalent, but Computer Science's specific requirement may differ and should be confirmed directly on the course's own entry-requirements page or by contacting the university.
Because Teesside's model is threshold-based, meeting the published academic and English-language bar for your specific course is the primary factor in admission.
Fees and Cost of Attendance
Teesside applies a flat international undergraduate tuition rate across its standard taught courses, per its published 2026/27 schedule:
| Cost item | Amount |
|---|---|
| International undergraduate tuition | £17,000 per year |
| Placement year (optional) | £1,350 |
| Integrated Master's (4 years total) | £68,000 |
| Estimated living costs | At least £1,171/month, up to a 9-month maximum (£10,539 total), per Teesside's own published guidance for international students outside London |
A £4,000 deposit is required from self-funded international students before Teesside issues a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS). Course fees are fixed for the duration of your course once you begin.
Computer Science applicants can apply for the same scholarships available across Teesside's international undergraduate intake, most notably the Global Excellence Scholarship (£2,000 in your first full year, for the highest-grade applicants) and the Teesside University Advance package (an iPad, Office 365, keyboard, and £100 annual learning-resource credit for eligible undergraduates).
Admission Requirements
Teesside's general international application requirements apply to Computer Science, though we could not confirm subject-specific prerequisites (such as a minimum maths grade) from the pages accessible during this research:
- Academic transcripts and qualifications matching the course's tariff-point or grade requirement
- English language proficiency evidence meeting the course's specific IELTS/TOEFL/PTE threshold (Computing is generally grouped at the lower end of Teesside's published undergraduate IELTS bands; see below)
- Supporting documents for CAS and Student visa purposes once an offer is made
- A £4,000 deposit for self-funded students ahead of CAS issuance
Given Computer Science typically expects some quantitative or computing background at secondary level, applicants without a strong maths grade should confirm the specific subject prerequisite directly with Teesside admissions before applying, since we could not verify this detail from the pages we reviewed.
How to Get Into Teesside's Computer Science Programme
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Confirm the exact UCAS tariff points or grade equivalent required for Computer Science specifically, rather than relying on the university-wide range, by checking the live course page or contacting admissions directly.
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Target Teesside's Computing-specific IELTS band. Teesside publishes Computing as one of the subject areas at the lower end of its undergraduate English-language range, but always confirm the exact figure on your specific course page since it can shift between admissions cycles.
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Use the pre-sessional English pathway if you're short of the required score. Teesside's UKVI-approved 6-week and 12-week pre-sessional courses are tiered to your target degree's IELTS requirement, letting academically strong applicants build proficiency rather than reapplying later.
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Apply for the Global Excellence Scholarship at the same time as your application, since it's awarded automatically to the highest-grade applicants without a separate lengthy process.
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Budget for the £4,000 CAS deposit early if self-funding, since Teesside requires this before issuing the CAS letter you need for your Student visa application.
English Proficiency Requirement (IELTS/TOEFL)
Teesside groups Computing among the subject areas at the lower end of its published undergraduate English-language requirements, generally in the 5.5-6.0 IELTS Academic range (with a minimum score required in each individual band, not just the overall score), alongside PTE Academic (59-66), TOEFL iBT (specific per-skill minimums), Trinity ISE, and Cambridge English Scale equivalents. For postgraduate Computing routes, Teesside's published band is IELTS 6.0.
We were not able to confirm Computer Science's exact course-specific figure (as opposed to the general "Computing" subject-area band) from the pages accessible during this research, so verify the precise number on the live course page before applying.
If you're short of the required score, Teesside's UKVI-approved pre-sessional pathway (6-week or 12-week, tiered to your target degree's IELTS level) is a genuine route in, and satisfies the UK's Secure English Language Test (SELT) requirement where one specifically applies. For the full pre-sessional score table and an explanation of why TOEFL iBT doesn't satisfy a SELT requirement on its own, see our Teesside University guide.
Career Outcomes
We were not able to find a Computer-Science-specific graduate employment rate, starting salary figure, or named employer list from the pages accessible during this research. Teesside's general career support runs through its Student Futures team (one-to-one guidance, employer connections) and Launchpad (enterprise/startup support), which computing graduates can access alongside every other student, but course-specific outcomes data wasn't retrievable. For a verified figure, check the UK government's Discover Uni service (discoveruni.gov.uk), which publishes HESA-sourced graduate outcomes searchable by course and institution.
What is confirmed and current: Computer Science graduates, like all Teesside bachelor's-level international graduates, are eligible for the UK's Graduate Route visa, currently granting 2 years of post-study work permission for applications made on or before 31 December 2026, dropping to 18 months for applications made on or after 1 January 2027. Computing graduates are generally well-positioned to use this window given ongoing UK employer demand for software and IT skills, though we don't have Teesside-specific placement data to cite directly.
FAQ
Does Teesside University publish an acceptance rate for Computer Science? No. UK universities generally, including Teesside, don't publish course-level acceptance rates; admission runs against published entry criteria rather than a comparative process.
What is the tuition fee for international students on this course? £17,000 per year, Teesside's flat international undergraduate rate for 2026/27, before any scholarship reductions.
What IELTS or TOEFL score do I need for Computer Science at Teesside? Teesside groups Computing among its lower-band undergraduate subjects, generally around IELTS 5.5-6.0, but we could not verify the exact course-specific figure during this research. Confirm on the live course page before applying.
Is there a pathway if I don't meet the English requirement yet? Yes. Teesside runs UKVI-approved 6-week and 12-week pre-sessional English courses tiered to your target degree's IELTS requirement, letting academically qualified applicants build proficiency before starting their degree.
What deposit do I need to pay as a self-funded international student? £4,000, required before Teesside issues your Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS), which you need for your Student visa application.
Can I work in the UK after graduating? Yes, via the Graduate Route visa, currently 2 years for bachelor's degree holders applying on or before 31 December 2026 (18 months for applications from 1 January 2027 onward), with no job offer or sponsor required to apply.