Computing, Engineering & Digital Technologies

Teesside University is warm, welcoming and full of lots of incredible people, you'll be surprised how comfortable you feel here.

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 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.

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

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

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.

There are some fantastic networking opportunities there and it has 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 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’ve developed so many skills that will help me in the future

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 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'd recommend it as a friendly place - both the university and town, with excellent, ambitious lecturers. It gave me a love of literature.

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.

The careers advice and guidance from my tutors regarding creating my CV and application letters has been significant in gaining interviews.

I work as a social media executive at LADbible group, writing articles and interviewing some of the biggest names in sport.

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

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 was a bit nervous about coming as an international student initially, but Teesside has a good mix of cultures which made me more comfortable.

I look back on my time with great fondness. Teesside University provided me with the greatest of life experiences.

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

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

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

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.

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