One of the best things about the course was having lectures and briefs set by outsourced professionals such as Atomhawk and Ubisoft.
The careers advice and guidance from my tutors regarding creating my CV and application letters has been significant in gaining interviews.
I work as a social media executive at LADbible group, writing articles and interviewing some of the biggest names in sport.
Both the course and the facilities at Teesside University were outstanding.
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 enjoyed the freedom to explore projects that complemented my skills and being able to expand my knowledge at my own pace.
Being able to decide on how I wanted to develop my own study was the best thing about the course.
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.
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.
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.
The skills I gained at Teesside were invaluable.
Teesside University helped me get closer to my goals – from aspiring to work in the games industry to securing my first job.
I’ve got a great foundation on which to build on professionally, and it was a truly character-building experience.
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.
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.
Teesside University developed my design thinking and problem-solving skills, encouraging me to find surprising lateral solutions to briefs.
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 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.
Without the University’s careers service and constant LinkedIn sessions, I wouldn’t have had a CV that would have impressed industry professionals.
Paul studied mechanical engineering and now works as a Lead Mechanical Engineer at Nifco.
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 facilities at Teesside, including the motion capture studio, gave me valuable experience with technology that I would usually only encounter in industry.
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 had an amazing few years at Teesside. Everything I did led me to where I am now.
The facilities available on campus had everything I needed when I needed it.
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 University helped me to understand my purpose in life.
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 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.