My time at Teesside University helped me to understand my purpose in life.
I look back on my time with great fondness. Teesside University provided me with the greatest of life experiences.
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 would recommend Teesside University and my course. It helped to get me where I am today.
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.
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.
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.
Without the University’s careers service and constant LinkedIn sessions, I wouldn’t have had a CV that would have impressed industry professionals.
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.
There are some fantastic networking opportunities there and it has led me to where I am now.
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.'
Paul studied mechanical engineering and now works as a Lead Mechanical Engineer at Nifco.
I’ve developed so many skills that will help me in the future
The careers advice and guidance from my tutors regarding creating my CV and application letters has been significant in gaining interviews.
I'd recommend it as a friendly place - both the university and town, with excellent, ambitious lecturers. It gave me a love of literature.
I had an amazing few years at Teesside. Everything I did led me to where I am now.
I work as a social media executive at LADbible group, writing articles and interviewing some of the biggest names in sport.
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.
One of the best things about the course was having lectures and briefs set by outsourced professionals such as Atomhawk and Ubisoft.
The facilities available on campus had everything I needed when I needed it.
I enjoyed the freedom to explore projects that complemented my skills and being able to expand my knowledge at my own pace.
I use the skills I learned at university in my everyday work and will continue to use them throughout my career.
The facilities at Teesside, including the motion capture studio, gave me valuable experience with technology that I would usually only encounter in industry.
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.
Teesside University helped me get closer to my goals – from aspiring to work in the games industry to securing my first job.
After visiting the campus and meeting the course tutors it was a no brainer, this was the place for me to study.
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
Being able to decide on how I wanted to develop my own study was the best thing about the course.
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 was a bit nervous about coming as an international student initially, but Teesside has a good mix of cultures which made me more comfortable.