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.
The facilities available on campus had everything I needed when I needed it.
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.
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.
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 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 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.
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 got a great foundation on which to build on professionally, and it was a truly character-building experience.
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.
After visiting the campus and meeting the course tutors it was a no brainer, this was the place for me to study.
I work as a social media executive at LADbible group, writing articles and interviewing some of the biggest names in sport.
I look back on my time with great fondness. Teesside University provided me with the greatest of life experiences.
Both the course and the facilities at Teesside University were outstanding.
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.
My time at Teesside University helped me to understand my purpose in life.
One of the best things about the course was having lectures and briefs set by outsourced professionals such as Atomhawk and Ubisoft.
Teesside University developed my design thinking and problem-solving skills, encouraging me to find surprising lateral solutions to briefs.
My time at University gave me the confidence and skills to achieve the goals I wanted from my choice in career.
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 facilities at Teesside, including the motion capture studio, gave me valuable experience with technology that I would usually only encounter in industry.
Being able to decide on how I wanted to develop my own study was the best thing about the course.
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.
I enjoyed the freedom to explore projects that complemented my skills and being able to expand my knowledge at my own pace.
I would recommend Teesside University and my course. It helped to get me where I am today.
The course helped us to prepare for, and be mindful of, going into industry after graduation.
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.
Teesside University is warm, welcoming and full of lots of incredible people, you'll be surprised how comfortable you feel here.