Computing, Engineering & Digital Technologies

Without the University’s careers service and constant LinkedIn sessions, I wouldn’t have had a CV that would have impressed industry professionals.

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.

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 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

Teesside University is warm, welcoming and full of lots of incredible people, you'll be surprised how comfortable you feel here.

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 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.

Both the course and the facilities at Teesside University were outstanding.

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 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.

I would recommend Teesside University and my course. It helped to get me where I am today.

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.'

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.

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.

My time at University gave me the confidence and skills to achieve the goals I wanted from my choice in 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.

The course helped us to prepare for, and be mindful of, going into industry after graduation.

The facilities available on campus had everything I needed when I needed it.

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.

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 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.

The course expanded my knowledge and helped me grow professionally in areas I never imagined. I did it, so can you.

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’ve got a great foundation on which to build on professionally, and it was a truly character-building experience.

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.

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.

There are some fantastic networking opportunities there and it has led me to where I am now.

After visiting the campus and meeting the course tutors it was a no brainer, this was the place for me to study.

I had an amazing few years at Teesside. Everything I did led me to where I am now.