Computing, Engineering & Digital Technologies

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

One of the best things about the course was having lectures and briefs set by outsourced professionals such as Atomhawk and Ubisoft.

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

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

My time at Teesside University helped me to understand my purpose in life.

Paul studied mechanical engineering and now works as a Lead Mechanical Engineer at Nifco.

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

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.

I enjoyed the freedom to explore projects that complemented my skills and being able to expand my knowledge at my own pace.

I’ve developed so many skills that will help me in the future

Middlesbrough is really student-focused, which made settling in so easy. And the gaming facilities are incredible.

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

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.

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

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

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 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.

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 careers advice and guidance from my tutors regarding creating my CV and application letters has been significant in gaining interviews.

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.

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

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

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 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.

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.

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 use the skills I learned at university in my everyday work and will continue to use them throughout my career.