Secondary English with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) 

at Teesside University, Middlesbrough

Teesside University is one of the top-ranked universities in UK and its rankings are listed below:

• As per Times Higher Education, Teesside Uni has claimed the rank #601-800 in World University Rankings 2025.
• According to US News & World Report – Best Global Universities rankings, the university ranks at the position #1693 in the 2024-25 edition.
• In the QS Europe University Rankings 2025, the ranking stands at #416 in Best Universities in Europe.

As per student reviews over an unofficial source, the following are highlights of Teesside University:

• Attending Teesside University is a rewarding experience. 
• The Teesside University campus is cosidered modern and vibrant
• The library is well stocked and acts as great resource for students of all disciplines
• Staff at the university is also very helpful and friendly. Students will be able to always find someone for help in case of any queries
• Teesside University is well known for its academic standards

Teesside University courses are offered through five academic schools; namely, Teesside University International Business School, School of Computing, Engineering & Digital Technologies, School of Health & Life Sciences, School of Arts & Creative Industries, and School of Social Sciences, Humanities & Law. Some of the most popular Teesside University courses for international students are:

• Accounting & Economics;
• Animal Sciences;
• Biosciences;
• Business Management & Enterprise;
• Computing;
• Food & Nutrition;
• Law;
• Engineering & Construction;
• Sociology; and
• Psychology.

As a part of the student route application process, a few of the students may be asked to participate in a Credibility Interview. This interview will probably take place at the Embassy or Visa application centre where the applicants apply. Some of the questions that can be asked are:

• Reasons to study in UK
• What research has been done about the chosen course and university
• Reasons to choose a particular course and university

Check more about UK Student Visa from here 

The University of West London has an acceptance rate of 4% making admissions to the university highly competitive and selective. On the contrary, Teesside University’s acceptance rate is around 31% making admissions competitive and selective however a little less competitive in comparison to the University of West London. The English Language Proficiency Test Scores are another eligibility factor that needs to be met to increase the chances of acceptance to the University. Students must also ensure the submission of all the entry-level requirement documents and meet all the other necessary admission requirements.

Undergraduate international students can apply to Teesside University via UCAS / directly to the university. In the case of postgraduate programs, the applicants can apply online by clicking on the respective application form link present on the course pages. Alternatively, students can apply one of the local representatives or offices in their respective countries. Once the conditional offer has been made, send out the required documents such as academic transcripts, English language proficiency test score, CV, personal statement, etc.

As per the facts mentioned by Teesside University, the applicants are required to provide at least £1,023 per month (Around INR 1 lakh), up to a maximum of 9 months, for the duration of the program. Teesside University fees for Indian students for some of the courses can be checked from the table given below:

Also Read: Cost of Living for International Students in UK 

Yes, the university allows students to pay in installments. Students need to select the option of 'pay a student invoice' which will create a recurring card payment instruction, allowing students to pay on the due dates.

A CAS is an unique UKVI reference number which confirms that Teesside University will be the applicants Student Visa Sponsor for the duration of the studies. After the successful completion of the university checks, the applicants’ CAS will usually be issued within 5 working days, but may take longer during peak periods.

• A CAS statement with the CAS number will be sent to the applicants via email
• Upon the receipt of the CAS number, the applicants can then submit Student Visa application

Teesside University offers various resources inorder to provide students an excellent experience. Some of these include campus tour, research labs for Science and clinical subjects, campus heart that links South and North sides offering space for events, food markets, parade, graduation celebrations, a healthcare center, a cafe to enjoy delicious food and chill with friends. Apart from this, the university also offers access to digital-based services to support students in developing skills in areas like AI, cybersecurity, game design and many more.