I’ve made great connections for the future which is important in this industry. It’s helped me by opening my eyes to the opportunities there are.
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.
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.
The skills I gained at Teesside were invaluable.
After visiting the campus and meeting the course tutors it was a no brainer, this was the place for me to study.
Middlesbrough is really student-focused, which made settling in so easy. And the gaming facilities are incredible.
I’ve got a great foundation on which to build on professionally, and it was a truly character-building experience.
The course expanded my knowledge and helped me grow professionally in areas I never imagined. I did it, so can you.
My time at University gave me the confidence and skills to achieve the goals I wanted from my choice in career.
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.
Teesside University developed my design thinking and problem-solving skills, encouraging me to find surprising lateral solutions to briefs.
There are some fantastic networking opportunities there and it has led me to where I am now.
I look back on my time with great fondness. Teesside University provided me with the greatest of life experiences.
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.
I would recommend Teesside University and my course. It helped to get me where I am today.
The careers advice and guidance from my tutors regarding creating my CV and application letters has been significant in gaining interviews.
The facilities at Teesside, including the motion capture studio, gave me valuable experience with technology that I would usually only encounter in industry.
I work as a social media executive at LADbible group, writing articles and interviewing some of the biggest names in sport.
The course helped us to prepare for, and be mindful of, going into industry after graduation.
Paul studied mechanical engineering and now works as a Lead Mechanical Engineer at Nifco.
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'd recommend it as a friendly place - both the university and town, with excellent, ambitious lecturers. It gave me a love of literature.
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.
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 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.
The facilities available on campus had everything I needed when I needed it.
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
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.
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.