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.
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.
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.
I enjoyed the freedom to explore projects that complemented my skills and being able to expand my knowledge at my own pace.
I’ve got a great foundation on which to build on professionally, and it was a truly character-building experience.
The facilities available on campus had everything I needed when I needed it.
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 University and my course. It helped to get me where I am today.
Middlesbrough is really student-focused, which made settling in so easy. And the gaming facilities are incredible.
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.
Without the University’s careers service and constant LinkedIn sessions, I wouldn’t have had a CV that would have impressed industry professionals.
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’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 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.
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.
The course expanded my knowledge and helped me grow professionally in areas I never imagined. I did it, so can you.
After visiting the campus and meeting the course tutors it was a no brainer, this was the place for me to study.
Teesside University helped me get closer to my goals – from aspiring to work in the games industry to securing my first job.
The course helped us to prepare for, and be mindful of, going into industry after graduation.
I had an amazing few years at Teesside. Everything I did led me to where I am now.
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.
Paul studied mechanical engineering and now works as a Lead Mechanical Engineer at Nifco.
There are some fantastic networking opportunities there and it has led me to where I am now.
Teesside University developed my design thinking and problem-solving skills, encouraging me to find surprising lateral solutions to briefs.
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 facilities at Teesside, including the motion capture studio, gave me valuable experience with technology that I would usually only encounter in industry.
I’ve developed so many skills that will help me in the future
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.