Both the course and the facilities at Teesside University were outstanding.
Without the University’s careers service and constant LinkedIn sessions, I wouldn’t have had a CV that would have impressed industry professionals.
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.
I had an amazing few years at Teesside. Everything I did led me to where I am now.
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.
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 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.
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.'
My time at University gave me the confidence and skills to achieve the goals I wanted from my choice in career.
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 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.
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.
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’ve developed so many skills that will help me in the future
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 look back on my time with great fondness. Teesside University provided me with the greatest of life experiences.
I’ve got a great foundation on which to build on professionally, and it was a truly character-building experience.
Being able to decide on how I wanted to develop my own study was the best thing about the course.
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.
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.
My time at Teesside University helped me to understand my purpose in life.
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 careers advice and guidance from my tutors regarding creating my CV and application letters has been significant in gaining interviews.
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.
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.
The course expanded my knowledge and helped me grow professionally in areas I never imagined. I did it, so can you.
The facilities available on campus had everything I needed when I needed it.
The skills I gained at Teesside were invaluable.