Launching your career
At Teesside our focus is on your career path, not just your graduation day. We help develop the skills employers value most.
Work while studying
International students from outside the European Union are allowed to work up to 20 hours a week during term time, subject to visa conditions.
You will find vacancies for part-time work posted in The Link in the Students' Union - they also let local employers know about the rules for employing international students. But you must be able to support yourself without needing to work part time - it's a requirement of the UK visa regulations.
Vacancies on the Students' Union website
Work experience as part of your course
You have the option of a year's work experience on many of our undergraduate courses. In the UK we sometimes call this a sandwich or placement year. Here you can develop your vocational and business skills by working for an employer within your chosen field - and you usually get paid.
We have placed students with companies such as Microsoft, IBM, Siemens, Philips, GlaxoSmithKline, Xerox, Nissan, Logica, Mercedes Benz, Reuters, Cisco, Lightmaker, Motorola, Virgin Radio, CERN, Schlumberger, Rare, Blitz Games, Ubisoft Reflections, Buena Vista Games, Sony, Moving Picture Company, Double Negative, Framestore and SFX Co.
More about your future success
Placements - giving you the edge
- Combine vocationally orientated courses with a year of work experience to give you a strong position in the job market.
- Earn the equivalent of one year's tuition fees on placement.
- Learn about your chosen discipline in a real environment.
- Develop your business skills.
- Many companies offer their placement students full-time employment following graduation.
If you require more information about our courses or the University, please register with our enquiry service.
