There are some fantastic networking opportunities there and it has 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.
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.
Middlesbrough is really student-focused, which made settling in so easy. And the gaming facilities are incredible.
The careers advice and guidance from my tutors regarding creating my CV and application letters has been significant in gaining interviews.
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.
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 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 helped us to prepare for, and be mindful of, going into industry after graduation.
I use the skills I learned at university in my everyday work and will continue to use them throughout my career.
I’ve developed so many skills that will help me in the future
The facilities available on campus had everything I needed when I needed it.
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 would recommend Teesside University and my course. It helped to get me where I am today.
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
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.
The course expanded my knowledge and helped me grow professionally in areas I never imagined. I did it, so can you.
I work as a social media executive at LADbible group, writing articles and interviewing some of the biggest names in sport.
My time at University gave me the confidence and skills to achieve the goals I wanted from my choice in career.
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.
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.
Teesside University is warm, welcoming and full of lots of incredible people, you'll be surprised how comfortable you feel here.
Without the University’s careers service and constant LinkedIn sessions, I wouldn’t have had a CV that would have impressed industry professionals.
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 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.
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.
Teesside University developed my design thinking and problem-solving skills, encouraging me to find surprising lateral solutions to briefs.