Both the course and the facilities at Teesside University were outstanding.
Being able to decide on how I wanted to develop my own study was the best thing about the course.
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'd recommend it as a friendly place - both the university and town, with excellent, ambitious lecturers. It gave me a love of literature.
Teesside University is warm, welcoming and full of lots of incredible people, you'll be surprised how comfortable you feel here.
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 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.
My time at University gave me the confidence and skills to achieve the goals I wanted from my choice in career.
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.
Paul studied mechanical engineering and now works as a Lead Mechanical Engineer at Nifco.
I would recommend Teesside University and my course. It helped to get me where I am today.
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.
My time at Teesside University helped me to understand my purpose in life.
I enjoyed the freedom to explore projects that complemented my skills and being able to expand my knowledge at my own pace.
After visiting the campus and meeting the course tutors it was a no brainer, this was the place for me to study.
The course expanded my knowledge and helped me grow professionally in areas I never imagined. I did it, so can you.
The facilities at Teesside, including the motion capture studio, gave me valuable experience with technology that I would usually only encounter in industry.
I work as a social media executive at LADbible group, writing articles and interviewing some of the biggest names in sport.
There are some fantastic networking opportunities there and it has led me to where I am now.
The skills I gained at Teesside were invaluable.
I’ve got a great foundation on which to build on professionally, and it was a truly character-building experience.
I look back on my time with great fondness. Teesside University provided me with the greatest of life experiences.
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.
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 course helped us to prepare for, and be mindful of, going into industry after graduation.
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.
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.
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 was a bit nervous about coming as an international student initially, but Teesside has a good mix of cultures which made me more comfortable.
Teesside University helped me get closer to my goals – from aspiring to work in the games industry to securing my first job.