International Year One (Engineering & Computing)

Leading To BEng Mechanical Engineering

The International Year One is a first year degree programme at Teesside University, with flexible admission requirements for international students. It is available for selected undergraduate degrees, including BEng Mechanical Engineering.

• Location
  Middlesbrough
  United Kingdom
• Progression
  Teesside University
• Rankings & Awards
  United Kingdom: 80th
  Satisfaction: 81.8%
• Start Dates
  Jan, Oct
  3 Terms
  Next start date: Oct 2025
• Course Fees
  From £16,900
• Visa Considerations
  Integrated Visa
  Non-UKVI English Tests Accepted
• Course Provider
  Teesside University International Study Centre

• Why Choose This Course?
  
  • Equivalent to the first year of an undergraduate degree at Teesside University. Guaranteed progression to the second year on successful completion.
  • Perfect for international students who have completed a university foundation course, but did not achieve the academic or English scores necessary for automatic progression.
  • A modern university with a strong focus on careers and workplace skills. Optional work placements available on most degree programmes.
  • Teesside University is rated GOLD for Teaching Excellence by the Department for Education (2023).
  • Located in the large town of Middlesbrough in the North East of England. Middlesbrough has a low cost of living compared to other university cities in the UK.
  • A single, integrated campus in the centre of town with everything you need within easy walking distance.

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About This Course

The International Year One (Engineering & Computing) is a first year degree programme at Teesside University for international students. It is available for selected undergraduate degrees and is specially designed for students who do not meet the standard academic or English admission requirements.

During the course, you will study a full first year curriculum, but with additional support to improve your academic and study skills. Students who do not meet the standard English requirements for Teesside University will also benefit from enhanced English language support.

On successful completion of this programme, you can progress directly to the second year of selected Bachelor's degrees in Engineering & Computing, including BEng Mechanical Engineering. Progression is guaranteed for students who achieve the module scores required for their chosen progression degree.

Note: Students studying this course may¹ benefit from a single study visa, which will be valid for the duration of the entire programme. That means you will not have to apply for a new visa when you progress from the International Year One.

Admission Requirements

Academic	Completion of high school plus one year of further study, for example AS Level (CCC), A Level (EE), International Baccalaureate equivalent to 32 UCAS points or a University Foundation Course.
English *	IELTS 5.5 (5.5 all skills). A wide range of alternative English tests accepted for this course.

Start Dates And Progression

Start Date	End Date	Progression
Oct 2025	May 2026	Sep 2026
Jan 2026	Aug 2026	Sep 2026

Progression Options

On successful completion of this course, you are guaranteed progression to one of the following undergraduate programmes at Teesside University.

• BEng Electrical & Electronic Engineering
• BEng Instrumentation & Control Engineering
• BEng Mechanical Engineering
• BSc Artificial Intelligence & Computer Science
• BSc Computer Science & Informatics
• BSc Software Engineering

 
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¹ An integrated study visa is available to students who meet the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) English requirement for degree level study, which is IELTS 5.5 (5.5 all skills) or equivalent.