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Computing, Engineering & Digital Technologies

Here some of our successful alumni detail how Teesside helped them on their career path.

Tom Salmon

Tom Salmon

BA (Hons) Performance for Live and Recorded Media

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

Meet Tom Salmon  

Yngvill Hopen

Yngvill Hopen

MA Concept Art for Games and Animation

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.

Meet Yngvill Hopen  

Lewis Birkett

Lewis Birkett

BSc (Hons) Computer Games Programming

The skills I gained at Teesside were invaluable.

Meet Lewis Birkett  

Jack Kenmare

Jack Kenmare

BA (Hons) Journalism

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

Meet Jack Kenmare  

Stefan Oprisan

Stefan Oprisan

BA (Hons) 3D Games Art

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

Meet Stefan Oprisan  

Ben Wood

Ben Wood

BSc (Hons) Forensic Science and MSc Criminal Investigation

I’ve developed so many skills that will help me in the future

Meet Ben Wood  

Jennifer Crewdson

Jennifer Crewdson

BA (Hons) Graphic Design

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

Meet Jennifer Crewdson  

Hannah Cheetham

Hannah Cheetham

MA Multimedia Public Relations

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.

Meet Hannah Cheetham  

Phil Watson

Phil Watson

BSc (Hons) Multimedia

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

Meet Phil Watson  

David Coward

David Coward

MSc Fire and Major Incident Response

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

Meet David Coward  

Stuart Wareham

Stuart Wareham

BSc (Hons) Media Technology

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

Meet Stuart Wareham  

Steven Askham

Steven Askham

BA (Hons) Marketing

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

Meet Steven Askham  

Opal Cadman

Opal Cadman

BSc (Hons) Computer Games Programming

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

Meet Opal Cadman  

Palak Arora

Palak Arora

MSc Digital Forensics and Cyber Investigation

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

Meet Palak Arora  

Channelle Gowland

Channelle Gowland

Diploma in Higher Education in Operating Department Practice

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

Meet Channelle Gowland  

Ellen Dudley

Ellen Dudley

BA (Hons) Computer Games Art

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.

Meet Ellen Dudley  

Mohammed Azharuddin Siddiqui

Mohammed Azharuddin Siddiqui

MSc IT Management

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.

Meet Mohammed Azharuddin Siddiqui  

Neil Campbell

Neil Campbell

BA (Hons) English

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

Meet Neil Campbell  

John Atkins

John Atkins

BA Industrial Design and MSc Computer-Aided Engineering

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.

Meet John Atkins  

Sam Smith

Sam Smith

BA (Hons) Film and Television Production

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

Meet Sam Smith  

Rebecca Pearce

Rebecca Pearce

BA (Hons) Visual Effects

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.

Meet Rebecca Pearce  

Emma Bidgood

Emma Bidgood

MSc Advanced Home Futures

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

Meet Emma Bidgood  

Paul Metcalfe

Paul Metcalfe

MSc Mechanical Engineering graduate

Paul studied mechanical engineering and now works as a Lead Mechanical Engineer at Nifco.

Meet Paul Metcalfe  

Amani Ibrahimi

Amani Ibrahimi

BA (Hons) Multimedia Journalism with NCTJ Qualification

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.

Meet Amani Ibrahimi  

Samuel Smith

Samuel Smith

BA (Hons) Film and Television Production

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.

Meet Samuel Smith  

Katherine Lindhorst

Katherine Lindhorst

MA Animation

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

Meet Katherine Lindhorst  

Michael Lazenby

Michael Lazenby

BSc (Hons) Web and Multimedia

The facilities available on campus had everything I needed when I needed it.

Meet Michael Lazenby  

India Barnardo

India Barnardo

BA (Hons) Digital Character Animation

There are some fantastic networking opportunities there and it has led me to where I am now.

Meet India Barnardo  

Sophie Winch

Sophie Winch

BA (Hons) Web and Multimedia

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.

Meet Sophie Winch  

Sam Kemp

Sam Kemp

MA Concept Art

One of the best things about the course was having lectures and briefs set by outsourced professionals such as Atomhawk and Ubisoft.

Meet Sam Kemp  

 
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