Computing, Engineering & Digital Technologies

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 facilities at Teesside, including the motion capture studio, gave me valuable experience with technology that I would usually only encounter in industry.

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

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

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

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

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 look back on my time with great fondness. Teesside University provided me with the greatest of life experiences.

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

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

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

Teesside University developed my design thinking and problem-solving skills, encouraging me to find surprising lateral solutions to briefs.

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 skills I gained at Teesside were invaluable.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

Teesside University helped me get closer to my goals – from aspiring to work in the games industry to securing my first job.