There are some fantastic networking opportunities there and it has led me to where I am now.
Both the course and the facilities at Teesside University were outstanding.
I had a lot of support from the placement and careers service. They often ran lectures on tips for CVs, interviews and networking sites such as LinkedIn.
The course expanded my knowledge and helped me grow professionally in areas I never imagined. I did it, so can you.
One of the best things about the course was having lectures and briefs set by outsourced professionals such as Atomhawk and Ubisoft.
The skills I gained at Teesside were invaluable.
I'd recommend it as a friendly place - both the university and town, with excellent, ambitious lecturers. It gave me a love of literature.
After visiting the campus and meeting the course tutors it was a no brainer, this was the place for me to study.
Since I’ve graduated I’ve worked at Amazon, Duco and Snap Inc – the company that owns Snapchat. I’ve been able to apply what I learned at Teesside University to each job.'
The course offered an optional work placement, where I could gain the exposure to the industry I needed, that would set me up for a role after graduating.
I’ve developed so many skills that will help me in the future
My time at Teesside made me more confident in my work. It got me started with my contact network, which has been invaluable in the process of getting to where I am now.
I’ve got a great foundation on which to build on professionally, and it was a truly character-building experience.
My time at Teesside University helped me to understand my purpose in life.
When I go to new studios I always know people through the connections I made at Animex - it's definitely made me feel at home in the industry.
When I looked at different universities, Teesside stood out for the quality of its animation work and the number of graduates working in well-known studios.
I loved my course. I loved the fact it was very hands-on especially the News Days module. And I found that the teachers were very helpful throughout my studies.
Middlesbrough is really student-focused, which made settling in so easy. And the gaming facilities are incredible.
Teesside University helped me get closer to my goals – from aspiring to work in the games industry to securing my first job.
Paul studied mechanical engineering and now works as a Lead Mechanical Engineer at Nifco.
Teesside University developed my design thinking and problem-solving skills, encouraging me to find surprising lateral solutions to briefs.
I now work for a well-respected Solicitors as a Human Resources Coordinator and feel that going to University has been the best decision I have ever made.
I’ve made great connections for the future which is important in this industry. It’s helped me by opening my eyes to the opportunities there are.
I now work as a nuclear defence manager for the Ministry of Defence, where I facilitate the production, design and maintenance of the current and future development of nuclear reactors
Being able to decide on how I wanted to develop my own study was the best thing about the course.
I look back on my time with great fondness. Teesside University provided me with the greatest of life experiences.
I was a bit nervous about coming as an international student initially, but Teesside has a good mix of cultures which made me more comfortable.
My time at University gave me the confidence and skills to achieve the goals I wanted from my choice in career.
I enjoyed the freedom to explore projects that complemented my skills and being able to expand my knowledge at my own pace.
My degree gave me the skills I needed for my career, from problem-solving in Maya to using other software at the university that I later used in my current job.