School of Computing, Engineering & Digital Technologies

Our School of Computing, Engineering & Digital Technologies is home to a diverse group of courses in the fields of animation and visual effects, computer games, computer science and cybersecurity, engineering, media and journalism and mathematics. Through education enriched by research, innovation, and engagement with business and the professions, we develop the next generation of problem solvers, innovators and leaders that employers and society need.

We are ranked in the top 25 animation schools and colleges in the world (Animation Career Review 2019). Our purpose-built animation facilities house dedicated drawing spaces, recording and motion capture studios and a fully equipped sound stage including green screen facilities and motion control cameras. Graduates have gone on to work at leading studios including Framestore and Ubisoft.

Games Students benefit from our highly-specialised facilities such as a motion capture studio with industry-standard systems including full body and facial capture systems, 3D scanning and state-of-the-art 3D printing along with Kinect lab and a dedicated games lounge equipped with an array of consoles, games and peripherals. Graduates have gone on to work at top studios on games such as Grand Theft Auto and Batman: Arkham Knight.

Our computing and cybersecurity courses ensure that you learn industry-relevant technologies and prepare you for a career in a range of sectors. Our studios allow you to specialise in systems analysis, client server technologies, multi-platform app development, application production, computer networks, programming, artificial intelligence, UX, .net, iOS, Android, Unix and Windows phone environments.

Whether you see yourself reporting breaking news, presenting a radio programme, working as a producer in the screen-based creative economy, or managing public relations for a multinational corporation – our courses are at the cutting-edge and equip you with the skills and knowledge to make your mark in the media industries.

Our bespoke media facilities include a HD television studio, virtual reality suite, two multimedia newsrooms and TV news studio, edit and post-production suites and a radio station.

Teesside hosts major international automotive, aerospace, engineering design, manufacturing, civil, chemical and process engineering, and renewable energy industries.

Our labs include areas for power, aerospace and civil engineering, computer-aided design and manufacture, control systems and automation, and electrical engineering and telecommunications. Plus specialist pilot plant facilities for chemical and mechanical engineering.

Our maths courses give you analytical and problem-solving for jobs including teacher, meteorologist, stockbroker, economist, geophysicist, actuary, investment analyst, statistician and engineer.

School of Computing, Engineering & Digital Technologies
Teesside University
Middlesbrough
Tees Valley
TS1 3BX

Contact number: 01642 335008