I would recommend Teesside. The course developed me a lot as a person technically and personally. The lecturers are all friendly and always happy to help out, and of course the area is great for nightlife.
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 skills I gained at Teesside were invaluable.
I work as a social media executive at LADbible group, writing articles and interviewing some of the biggest names in sport.
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.
Being able to decide on how I wanted to develop my own study was the best thing about the course.
I heard that Teesside was one of the best places to study visual effects so I visited an open day and that made my mind up.
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.
I look back on my time with great fondness. Teesside University provided me with the greatest of life experiences.
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.
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 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.
The thing I loved most about my time on the course was how I was able to really concentrate on developing the skills that I felt would help me progress into a future career.
I'd recommend it as a friendly place - both the university and town, with excellent, ambitious lecturers. It gave me a love of literature.
One of the best things about the course was having lectures and briefs set by outsourced professionals such as Atomhawk and Ubisoft.
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.
My time at Teesside University helped me to understand my purpose in life.
I would recommend Teesside University and my course. It helped to get me where I am today.
I’ve got a great foundation on which to build on professionally, and it was a truly character-building experience.
My time at University gave me the confidence and skills to achieve the goals I wanted from my choice in career.
The course expanded my knowledge and helped me grow professionally in areas I never imagined. I did it, so can you.
The careers advice and guidance from my tutors regarding creating my CV and application letters has been significant in gaining interviews.
The facilities available on campus had everything I needed when I needed it.
Both the course and the facilities at Teesside University were outstanding.
I use the skills I learned at university in my everyday work and will continue to use them throughout my career.
I had an amazing time and I've continued to keep a close, personal connection with Teesside University. I am very proud of my roots and very excited to see the future talent the university is going to produce.
The facilities at Teesside, including the motion capture studio, gave me valuable experience with technology that I would usually only encounter in industry.
Paul studied mechanical engineering and now works as a Lead Mechanical Engineer at Nifco.
The course helped us to prepare for, and be mindful of, going into industry after graduation.
I’ve developed so many skills that will help me in the future