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.
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
I would recommend Teesside University and my course. It helped to get me where I am today.
Shaun’s dream as a child was to create video games. He never thought it was possible until he completed his MSc at Teesside. Shaun has since worked on great films including Star Wars and Transformers. He lives in Florida.
My time at University gave me the confidence and skills to achieve the goals I wanted from my choice in career.
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.
The course offered value for money – it’s got me where I am today, and without it I would not have been able to benefit from these fantastic opportunities.
I'd recommend it as a friendly place - both the university and town, with excellent, ambitious lecturers. It gave me a love of literature.
I had an amazing few years at Teesside. Everything I did led me to where I am now.
I’ve developed so many skills that will help me in the future
I enjoyed the freedom to explore projects that complemented my skills and being able to expand my knowledge at my own pace.
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.
Without the University’s careers service and constant LinkedIn sessions, I wouldn’t have had a CV that would have impressed industry professionals.
It is one of the best universities in the world for creative industries and will continue to be so. Our lecturers were great at helping us succeed and linking us with industry.
I work as a social media executive at LADbible group, writing articles and interviewing some of the biggest names in sport.
The careers advice and guidance from my tutors regarding creating my CV and application letters has been significant in gaining interviews.
I’ve got a great foundation on which to build on professionally, and it was a truly character-building experience.
After visiting the campus and meeting the course tutors it was a no brainer, this was the place for me to study.
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.
My time at Teesside University helped me to understand my purpose in life.
Teesside University is warm, welcoming and full of lots of incredible people, you'll be surprised how comfortable you feel here.
One of the best things about the course was having lectures and briefs set by outsourced professionals such as Atomhawk and Ubisoft.
There are some fantastic networking opportunities there and it has led me to where I am now.
The facilities available on campus had everything I needed when I needed it.
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.
The industry links at Teesside are so valuable in securing your first job out of university – which can be a scary prospect – but if you ask for it the help is there and always willingly given.
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.
Teesside University helped me get closer to my goals – from aspiring to work in the games industry to securing my first job.
The skills I gained at Teesside were invaluable.