Computing, Engineering & Digital Technologies

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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 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.

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

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.

The skills I gained at Teesside were invaluable.

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

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

Being able to decide on how I wanted to develop my own study was the best thing about the course.

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

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.

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

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 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 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.

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

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.

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.