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Beth Mead Scholarship
Teesside University · Undergraduate
£1,200scholarship value
- Available to all international students
- Open to your course
UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: W283
Games Art with Foundation Year
Teesside UniversityMiddlesbrough, England
5 yearsDuration
£17,000Per Year (Intl)
£25,000Avg. Graduate Salary
93%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Pursue your ambitions in engineering and technology with the BA (Hons) Games Art with Foundation Year at Teesside University. Based in Middlesbrough, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 5-year full-time structure. Course overview: This course includes a foundation year - ideal if you need additional preparation or if you don't have sufficient grades to join Year 1. Are you creative and love computer games? Want to combine your art skills with cutting-edge creative technology? International tuition fees are £17,000 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 80% student satisfaction rating, and a 80% continuation rate.
What You'll Learn
Foundation Year Digital Drawing and Visual Communication
Introduction to 3D Modelling and Software Fundamentals
Character Design and Concept Art
3D Character Sculpting and Anatomy
Environment Art and Level Design
Texturing
Shaders and Material Implementation
Game Engine Integration and Real-time Rendering
Professional Portfolio and Industry Practice
UCAS Code:W283
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| UCAS Points | 64 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 59 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£17,000
per year
Total Course Cost (5 years)£85,000
Home Student Fee
£9,790
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — Teesside University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £22,500 | £25,000 | £29,000 |
| 3 years | £16,500 | £21,000 | £28,000 |
| 5 years | £20,500 | £26,500 | £36,000 |
UK subject average: £25,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▼ 16% below UK average salary
This course
£21,000
UK average
£25,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ Close to UK average salary
This course
£26,500
UK average
£25,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £5,500 from year 3 to year 5
Indicative Data
Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH11-01-06 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
65%Working
10%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
Official Data
Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
Student Satisfaction
Subject-level averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
92%
Overall
Teaching on my course
93%Learning opportunities
93%Assessment and feedback
94%Academic support
95%Organisation and management
92%Learning resources
91%Student voice
87%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
80%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Estimated Data
Source: Subject-level average for this provider
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About Teesside University
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