Teesside University, Middlesbrough

Based on its vibrant campus in the heart of Middlesbrough in North East England, Teesside University is a friendly, modern university offering a broad portfolio of courses.  

The University has recently invested more than £275m in its town-centre campus giving it a leading edge in digital innovation, forensic facilities and sport and health sciences buildings. The University is investing an additional £300m over the next ten years to further enhance the experience of its students, staff and partners.

Teesside University students on Postgraduate Search say:

“Fabulous, I studied my BA here previously and was more than happy to carry on to do my MA. All staff are super supportive, great facilities and a wonderful university/community feel.”

“Overall university experience has been brilliant so far. I graduated from Teesside six months ago and picked Teesside again for my Master’s degree. I hope that shows my loyalty and what I feel about the university.”

“Very good and friendly staff and new technology and advanced lab equipment very nice to see a university like this I am good to be here and good infrastructure.”

Teesside University’s award-winning careers and employability team works with you throughout your studies to map out your future career. Find hundreds of live vacancies, employers to meet on campus, plus volunteering opportunities to help you gain experience. Get the latest advice on interviews, job search and applications.

Teesside University students on Postgraduate Search say:

“Great workshops, internships, life skills and public engagement modules, making us ready for life beyond university.”

“Careers department is very useful for help with cv. The practical placements give you opportunity and experience in the real world.”

“Excellent.”

A range of postgraduate courses are available in the following subject areas:

• Business, Accounting, Marketing & Enterprise
• Computer Animation & Visual Effects
• Computer Games
• Computing & Web
• Crime, Forensic & Investigative Sciences
• Criminology & Sociology
• Design
• Education, Early Childhood & Youth
• Engineering
• English & Creative Writing
• History
• Home Design, Construction & the Built Environment
• Law, Policing & Investigation
• Life & Physical Sciences
• Media & Communications
• Nursing, Midwifery & Health Professions
• Psychology
• Social Work
• Sport & Exercise
• The Arts

Teesside University students on Postgraduate Search say:

“Tutors who are super approachable and supportive, alongside great technicians. This alongside many other reasons to why I enjoy the course.”

“I like about the encouragement from the staff. Lecturers are always there for us in case of an emergency. Their professionalism can be seen as the best when it comes to my course.”

“Excellent teaching and 24hrs library is amazing.”

Teesside University’s Students’ Union offers support, advice, social spaces, food and drink, and a shop. It also provides a fantastic range of more than 90 active sports clubs and special interest societies, including a postgraduate society.

Teesside University students on Postgraduate Search say:

“Great!”

“It’s fun. I get involved sometimes.”

“Student union has been always the best for Teesside University. They always handle student matters and event up to the best standard they can. I always get involved with them when I get the opportunity.”

Whether you want a halls experience, your own en-suite or a shared house, Teesside University has a suitable place for you. We aim to place postgraduate and mature students together in campus accommodation. There are over 1,100 rooms on campus and 300 off campus, all managed by the University. We recently invested £21.4m to develop more contemporary, on-campus accommodation, so you can be sure to secure quality lodgings within a five-minute walk of our Campus Heart.

Prices start from £65 a week including rent, bills and Wi-Fi.

Teesside University students on Postgraduate Search say:

“University accommodation is expensive, but it is safe and no headache.”

“Nice and very comfy room. It is a smaller cluster with six people within each hall and have en-suite bathroom in each room. Besides that, it also has launderette, easy for students to do a laundry. The warden lives in the same building, so if anything happens it is easy for students to refer to them. Every hall has a common room for students to use as for socialising and relaxing. The best thing is the university’s buildings are just five to ten-minute walk only. Last thing, the groceries shop also not far from the hostel.”

The University’s primary campus has received major investment in recent years, and there are a number of new buildings.

Our Student Life building is a new technologically-enabled space which provides student services to support, inspire and empower success in learning and life, nestled in the Campus Heart alongside the recently refurbished library and the award-winning Students’ Union.

£7.5m has been invested to provide a modern and flexible home for the growing Teesside University Business School. Equipped with the latest technologically enabled facilities, this contemporary teaching and learning space includes syndicate rooms and work zones to enable collaboration between staff, students and businesses.

The University’s health and social care facility, Centuria, is equipped with dedicated labs and simulated practice environments, while Centuria South is a £17m health science building with cutting-edge equipment for students studying dental nursing and technology, and sports.

At our Darlington campus the National Horizons Centre is an exciting new £22m research, teaching and training facility established as a UK centre of excellence for the bioscience industry.

Teesside University students on Postgraduate Search say:

“Fabulous!”

“The facilities are currently being renovated but the work done thus far has been excellent, in particular, the library and its extended hours.”

“The school facilities are very nice for us to study like very high-speed computers and beautiful library. Each school has café shop for students relax after school.”

Nestled between the North Yorkshire Moors and the north east coast, Middlesbrough is just three hours by train from London and Edinburgh. York, Durham and Newcastle are one hour by train. With a city centre campus, the town’s shops, bars and restaurants are on your doorstep as well as an international art gallery and cinema.

Teesside University students on Postgraduate Search say:

“Great community feel.”

“Always something to do.”

“The city is quite nice and can find everything I need and have many shopping malls here. There is also a quite big park to go for walk or riding bikes."

The Students’ Union activities team manages a range of clubs and societies. Whether you want to join a team sport such as football, rugby or basketball, or a special interest society such as battle re-enactment, music or LGBTQ+ – there’s something for everyone. The activities team can also help you set up a society of your own.

Teesside University students on Postgraduate Search say:

“Tip top!”

“Those that I have tried seem welcoming.”

“Amazing. There are plenty of clubs and societies which students can get involve to take part in.”

Teesside University offers a range of student support services, including advice on careers, grants, loans and benefits, as well as health and wellbeing, academic guidance, counselling and disability support. We’re a close knit community and pride ourselves on the accessibility and sensitivity of our support services, which are centralised in our brand new Student Life building. Students can also flexibly access support online.

The Students’ Union also has a professional support team providing independent guidance on academic and student support issues. In addition, there's a mediation service to help students who are in conflict with housemates and the Union advertises a range of part-time jobs.

There’s amazing entrepreneurial support too in the form of Teesside Launchpad – really useful you’d like to set up your own business.

Teesside University students on Postgraduate Search say:

“Loads of support from many different members of staff, from academic to emotional / personal.”

“I always get 100% support from the staff.”

“Very good.”

Some specialist courses are charged differently, with a non-standard fee. All fees are listed on the relevant course page. Otherwise, the standard fees are as follows:

• £5,900 for a standard tier full-time taught postgraduate degree (MA/MSc) or £655 per 20 credits for part-time.
• £6,500 for an enhanced tier full-time taught postgraduate degree (MA/MSc) or £722 per 20 credits for part-time.
• £7,870 (£3,935 per year) for a standard tier two year full-time postgraduate degree (MA/MSc)
• £3,930 for a full-time postgraduate diploma (PgDip) or £655 per 20 credits for part-time.
• £4,400 for a full-time research degree (standard tier) or £2,200 for part-time per year.
• The research degree writing up fee for 2020/1 is £650.

Enhanced tier degrees are subject to increased fees. All fees relate to the Academic year 2020/1 entry (1 August 2020 – 31 July 2021). Complete information on fees can be found on the University’s website.

Teesside University offers a range of scholarships for postgraduate students, including:

10% tuition fee discount

Eligible students who recently graduated with first-class honours in their undergraduate degree may benefit from a 10% discount towards postgraduate taught degree (part-time or full-time) tuition fees.

Dr Keith Skeoch Scholarship

Four students can receive £2,500 scholarships if they enrol on a course based at the School of Social Sciences, Humanities & Law.

Complete information on funding can be found on the University’s website.

Teesside has cutting-edge and industry standard facilities, and academic staff at the forefront of their profession.

With a clear focus on real-world impact the University’s academic areas of expertise are wide-ranging, from health, forensic science, engineering, the arts, computing, business and social sciences.

For entry to postgraduate certificates (PgCert), postgraduate diplomas (PgDip) or a master’s degree you normally need one of the following:

• a good honours degree (at least a 2.2) in a subject related to the field of study
• a post-experience or professional qualification
• equivalent qualifications (including international qualifications).

Course specific entry requirements can be viewed on the relevant online course page. We offer a range of postgraduate conversion courses which can be applied for with an undergraduate degree in any subject.

Teesside offers a range of research degrees which can lead to a master of philosophy (MPhil) or doctor of philosophy (PhD). The majority of research at Teesside is world-leading or internationally excellent (Research Excellence Framework 2014) and there are many leading researchers in areas as varied as digital environments, nanotechnology, health, criminology and sociology. Our research grand challenges are underpinned by a deep commitment to sustainability, public and civic engagement, and enhancing the resilience and agility of individuals and organisations.

Teesside places particular emphasis on projects and assignments which are work-related, especially for students working with an industrial or commercial partner. The full and part-time taught portfolio includes:

• Postgraduate certificates (PgCert)
• Postgraduate diplomas (PgDip)
• Master of business administration (MBA)
• Master of laws (LLM)
• Doctor of clinical psychology (DClinPsy)
• Doctor of counselling psychology (DCounPsy).