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Email:enquiries@tees.ac.uk
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Teesside University
Middlesbrough
Tees Valley
TS1 3BX
Computer Science and AI
- Certificate of Higher Education
- 1 Years
- Full-Time
- 20 September 2027
- Undergraduate
- Teesside University London Campus
Course summary
International students: This course is not available for international applicants requiring a Student Visa.
Location: This Teesside University award is delivered at our London Here East campus, part of Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.
Start dates: Visit https://www.tees.ac.uk/london/ for details.
Course overview
This one year Certificate of Higher Education is ideal if you want to experience the benefits of university-level education before committing to study a full degree. We support you all the way - maybe you've been out of education for a while, didn't get the grades first time round or want to retrain in a new field.
Employers across a wide range of industries are looking for skilled, informed computer scientists. This course is a great starting point for a career in this exciting field.
Here you study computer science essentials and benefit from work on live industry briefs, competitions and hackathons. Interact with our community of fellow students, academic staff and industry professionals to boost your learning and career opportunities.
This course is ideal if you want to experience the benefits of university-level education before committing to study a full computing science degree. We support you all the way – maybe you've been out of education for a while, didn't get the grades first time round or want to retrain in a new field.
Employability
You can work as an IT consultant, information systems manager, systems analyst, software developer, computer network architect, web developer and IT project manager. Graduates have secured jobs in organisations including IBM, Amazon, Schlumberger, Ordnance Survey, Codemasters, npower, Cisco, HMRC, NHS, Traceco and Clicksco.
Our students have done work placements and internships in organisations such as Dupont, Accenture, General Electric, Nissan, Nicander, Red Embedded, Microsoft, Intel, Thomson Reuters, Glaxo Smith Kline and GCHQ.
Modules
Course Modules
Access course information through Teesside University’s website using the course page link provided (or visit www.tees.ac.uk/london).
Assessment method
Access assessment information through Teesside University’s website using the course page link provided (or visit www.tees.ac.uk/london).
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Teesside University London Campus
Study options
- Certificate of Higher Education • Full-Time • 1 Years
Start dates
- 20 September 2027
Apply by
13 January 2027
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Application codes
- Course code:
- IYCS
- Institution code:
- T20
- Campus name:
- Teesside University London Campus
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
Teesside University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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How to apply
Apply by
13 January 2027
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- IYCS
- Institution code:
- T20
- Campus name:
- Teesside University London Campus
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Typical qualification requirements
UCAS TariffOffer: 64
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Maths at either GCSE grade 4 (or C), Level 2 Key Skills (Application of Number), Level 2 Functional Skills or equivalent.
Historical entry grades data
This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).
It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.
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Historical entry grades report
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Per year tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Wales & Northern Ireland | £9790 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
Find out more about fees and funding if you are from the UK or Ireland here: tees.ac.uk/london. If you live in the Channel Islands or Isle of Man contact your education authority: gov.uk/student-finance.
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