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.
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.
Both the course and the facilities at Teesside University were outstanding.
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 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.
My time at University gave me the confidence and skills to achieve the goals I wanted from my choice in career.
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.
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.
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.
Teesside University developed my design thinking and problem-solving skills, encouraging me to find surprising lateral solutions to briefs.
The course helped us to prepare for, and be mindful of, going into industry after graduation.
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.
I had an amazing few years at Teesside. Everything I did led me to where I am now.
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.
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
Without the University’s careers service and constant LinkedIn sessions, I wouldn’t have had a CV that would have impressed industry professionals.
I look back on my time with great fondness. Teesside University provided me with the greatest of life experiences.
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 was a bit nervous about coming as an international student initially, but Teesside has a good mix of cultures which made me more comfortable.
The skills I gained at Teesside were invaluable.
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.
Teesside University is warm, welcoming and full of lots of incredible people, you'll be surprised how comfortable you feel here.
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 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.
Teesside University helped me get closer to my goals – from aspiring to work in the games industry to securing my first job.
I use the skills I learned at university in my everyday work and will continue to use them throughout my career.
My time at Teesside University helped me to understand my purpose in life.
I work as a social media executive at LADbible group, writing articles and interviewing some of the biggest names in sport.
One of the best things about the course was having lectures and briefs set by outsourced professionals such as Atomhawk and Ubisoft.