There are some fantastic networking opportunities there and it has led me to where I am now.
I work as a social media executive at LADbible group, writing articles and interviewing some of the biggest names in sport.
The facilities at Teesside, including the motion capture studio, gave me valuable experience with technology that I would usually only encounter in industry.
I’ve got a great foundation on which to build on professionally, and it was a truly character-building experience.
Being able to decide on how I wanted to develop my own study was the best thing about the course.
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 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.
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 look back on my time with great fondness. Teesside University provided me with the greatest of life experiences.
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'd recommend it as a friendly place - both the university and town, with excellent, ambitious lecturers. It gave me a love of literature.
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.
After visiting the campus and meeting the course tutors it was a no brainer, this was the place for me to study.
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.
Paul studied mechanical engineering and now works as a Lead Mechanical Engineer at Nifco.
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 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 course expanded my knowledge and helped me grow professionally in areas I never imagined. I did it, so can you.
The facilities available on campus had everything I needed when I needed it.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
One of the best things about the course was having lectures and briefs set by outsourced professionals such as Atomhawk and Ubisoft.
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.
The skills I gained at Teesside were invaluable.
The careers advice and guidance from my tutors regarding creating my CV and application letters has been significant in gaining interviews.
Middlesbrough is really student-focused, which made settling in so easy. And the gaming facilities are incredible.
I use the skills I learned at university in my everyday work and will continue to use them throughout my career.