Two-year Master’s Degrees
with Advanced Practice
Computing, Games & Animation
THE UNIVERSITY FOR A CHANGING WORLD
Two-year Master’s Degrees with Advanced
Practice – Computing, Games & Animation
The Master’s degrees in the School of
Computing are offered as either a one-year
intensive Master’s programme, or as a
two-year programme which includes
Advanced Practice.
The one-year programme is a great option for
students who want to gain a traditional MA/MSc
qualification, graduate and start on their career
path within 12 months.
A two-year Master’s Degree with Advanced Practice
offers you the chance to enhance your qualification
by spending one semester completing an internship,
research or study abroad experience.
A Master’s degree with Advanced Practice
will allow you to maximise your development
opportunities by:
>applying your knowledge and skills in a
real-world setting
>gaining valuable experience which will
enhance your CV and make you more
attractive to international employers
>enjoying a wider experience of study and
culture in the UK
>benefiting from a summer vacation period
when you can gain extra work experience,
travel, or relax.
Advanced Practice Options:
One of the following three options will be
available to you:
1. Vocational Internship
Spend one semester working full-time in industry.
We have close links with a variety of national and
international companies who will offer you the chance
to develop your knowledge and professional skills
in the workplace through an internship. Although we
cannot guarantee internships for students, we will
provide you with practical support and advice on
how to find and secure your own internship position.
A vocational internship is a great way to gain work
experience and give your CV a competitive edge.
2. Research Internship
Develop your research and academic skills by
undertaking a research internship within the University.
Experience working as part of a research team in an
academic setting. Ideal for those who are interested in
a career in research or academia.
3. Study Abroad
Participate in an academic exchange with one of our
partner universities and experience study, student
life and culture in a different environment. This
option offers a valuable life experience and further
enhances your ability to adapt to working and living
internationally. Please note – the study abroad
option will incur additional costs such as travel and
accommodation. You must also take responsibility
for ensuring you have the appropriate visa for study
outside the UK, where relevant.
Programmes available as a standard one-year
MA/MSc degree or as a two-year MA/MSc with
Advanced Practice option:
• MSc IT Project Management
• MSc Computer Security and Networks
• MSc Computing
• MA Computer Animation and Visual Effects
• MA Games Development
• MA Concept Art for Games and Animation
COURSE STRUCTURE
Course type
MA/MSc Programmes
(One year, starting September)
YEAR 2
YEAR 3
Semester
Semester
1
2
3
Taught
Modules
Taught
Modules
Project
Taught
Modules
MA/MSc Programmes
(16 months, starting January)
MA/MSc Programmes with
Advanced Practice
(Two years, starting September)
YEAR 1
Semester
Taught
Modules
MA/MSc Programmes with
Advanced Practice
(Two years, starting January)
1
2
Vacation
Taught
Modules
Project
Taught
Modules
Vacation
Advanced
Practice
Project
Vacation
Taught
Modules
Vacation
Taught
Modules
Advanced
Practice
Vacation
1
3
Project
What is the Project semester?
This is the culmination of your studies where you undertake a major, in-depth, individual project relevant to your
programme. The project involves researching and investigating a specific aspect of your subject area and then
producing an appropriate deliverable (eg software package, prototype, proof of concept, research findings,
portfolio of creative visual work etc).
The emphasis is on demonstration of the ability to work autonomously to complete a self-chosen project adopting
appropriate project management processes which affords supported opportunities for goal setting, reflection and
critical evaluation of achievement.
COURSE FEES
AVAILABLE TO
COST
MA/MSc
(incorporating Advanced Practice)
Full time: 2 years
International
£7,000 per year
UK and EU
To be announced
MA/MSc
Full time: 1 year
International
Sept 2017 entry: £10,950
UK and EU
Sept 2017 entry: £4,590
Free English Language Support available
for all international students
All international students have access to an insessional academic study skills programme in
English. You complete a test on arrival to assess
your level, then you are placed on a course of
academic English and study skills for up to 20
weeks. The course will help you improve your
general and academic English language ability
and is completely free of charge.
INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS
International (non-European Union) students may be eligible for a scholarship of £1000 or £1500 in
the first year of study. Scholarships are awarded to students with higher than average grades or
English language ability.
If you are already a student at Teesside University and enrol on an MA/MSc or an MA/MSc with Advanced
Practice programme, you may be eligible for a £1000 staying-on bonus.
For more information on scholarships at Teesside University, please visit
tees.ac.uk/international/scholarships.cfm
World-class facilities and career opportunities
The School of Computing has an incredible breadth
of expertise from Computer Science to Animation and
Computer Games. As a result we have over 30 studios
that are purpose built for each subject.
The hardware and software is in line with industry
and updated on a rolling basis. This ensures that
students always have access to a high-quality
learning environment with state-of-the-art studios and
specialist facilities including our Motion Capture Suite,
Recording Studio and Green Screen.
All of our facilities are developed and designed in
consultation with our industry partners to ensure
that you develop the knowledge and skills that will
be required by businesses when you complete your
degree.
From the beginning of your programme we prepare
you for a career in industry. In addition to your taught
classes we create opportunities for you to meet and
network with our industry partners through events
such as Animex, our internationally acclaimed festival
for animation and games, and our ExpoSeries which
showcases student work to industry. ExpoTees is the
pinnacle of the ExpoSeries with over 100 businesses
from across the UK coming to the campus to meet our
exceptional students, with a view to recruitment.
Industry Collaboration
The breadth of our expertise is reflected in the range of
leading companies that we work with.
Examples from the technical subject areas are SABIC
UK, Schlumberger, Siemens, Nissan and Amplience.
In the creative industries we collaborate with studios
including Ubisoft Reflections, Blizzard, Rare, Cubic
Motion, The Mill and Double Negative.
OVER
£270M
INVESTED IN OUR
AWARD-WINNING CAMPUS
IN THE
TOP 10%
OF WORLD
UNIVERSITIES
(THE World University Rankings 2016-17)
NUMBER ONE
IN THE UK
for careers advice
and employability
(International Student Barometer 2016)
ONE OF THE
TOP 20
PLACES IN THE WORLD
for courses in animation
and computer games
(3D World and Animation Career Review)
NUMBER ONE
IN THE UK
for overall
satisfaction
(International Student Barometer 2016)
QUEEN’S ANNIVERSARY PRIZE
FOR EXCELLENCE IN HIGHER
EDUCATION (2013-18) FOR
OUTSTANDING WORK IN THE
FIELD OF ENTERPRISE AND
BUSINESS ENGAGEMENT
Contact us for more information and to apply:
Teesside University
Middlesbrough
Tees Valley TS1 3BX
UK
International/EU enquiries:
T: +44 (0) 1642 738900
E: [email protected]
India regional office
No. 931, Spaze I Tech Park
Tower A, Sector 49, Sohna Road
Gurgaon, Haryana, 122002 India
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E: [email protected]
UK enquiries:
T: 01642 218121
E: [email protected]
tees.ac.uk/international
South East Asia regional office
A-9-3, 9th floor, Northpoint Office
Northpoint Mid Valley City, 1 Medan Syed Putra Utara
59200 Kuala Lumpur
T: +603 22826622
E: [email protected]
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China office
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No. 93, Jianguo Road, Chaoyang District
Beijing, China 100022
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