Hartlepool College of Further Education

Phone:01429 295111

Address and Location

Teesside University is based in the North of the UK in Middlesbrough. The institution also has a second site in Darlington - Teesside University Darlington - and is rapidly becoming one of the most popular universities in the upper half of the UK, in terms of applications received.

 

Background and History

Originally named Constantine Technical College, Teesside first opened in July 1930, providing a combination of further and higher education programmes. A merger with Teesside College of Education, purchase of the current site in Flatts Lane and development of the Clarendon and Stephenson buildings preceded the college's conversion to full university status in 1992. In October 2009, Teesside University was elected University of the Year in the Times Higher Education Awards.

Location and Accessibility

By Road: The A19 passes within a mile of Middlesbrough. There, the university's main entrance can be found at the intersection of Borough Road and Albert Road.

By Rail: Middlesbrough is 30 minutes away from Darlington Station, which operates direct services to London and Edinburgh. The TransPennine Express runs between Middlesbrough and Newcastle, York, Leeds, Manchester, Manchester Airport and Liverpool.

Accessibility: Most university facilities are wheelchair-accessible and accommodation is provided for students with disabilities.

What's on Offer

A full range of foundational, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees including: FdA, FdEng, FdSc, BA, BSc, BEng, LLB, MA, MSc, MPhil and PhD programmes.

Entry Requirements

Entry standards vary between subjects, but all require at least 5 GCSE passes of grade C or above. Specific course information can be found on the university website.

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