My time at Teesside University helped me to understand my purpose in life.
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.
There are some fantastic networking opportunities there and it has led me to where I am now.
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.
Teesside University helped me get closer to my goals – from aspiring to work in the games industry to securing my first job.
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.
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.
Teesside University is warm, welcoming and full of lots of incredible people, you'll be surprised how comfortable you feel here.
One of the best things about the course was having lectures and briefs set by outsourced professionals such as Atomhawk and Ubisoft.
I would recommend Teesside University and my course. It helped to get me where I am today.
My time at University gave me the confidence and skills to achieve the goals I wanted from my choice in career.
The facilities at Teesside, including the motion capture studio, gave me valuable experience with technology that I would usually only encounter in 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.
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’ve developed so many skills that will help me in the future
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 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.
The facilities available on campus had everything I needed when I needed it.
Being able to decide on how I wanted to develop my own study was the best thing about the course.
I had an amazing few years at Teesside. Everything I did led me 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
Teesside University developed my design thinking and problem-solving skills, encouraging me to find surprising lateral solutions to briefs.
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.
The course expanded my knowledge and helped me grow professionally in areas I never imagined. I did it, so can you.
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.
Without the University’s careers service and constant LinkedIn sessions, I wouldn’t have had a CV that would have impressed industry professionals.
Paul studied mechanical engineering and now works as a Lead Mechanical Engineer at Nifco.
After visiting the campus and meeting the course tutors it was a no brainer, this was the place for me to study.
Both the course and the facilities at Teesside University were outstanding.