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 enjoyed the freedom to explore projects that complemented my skills and being able to expand my knowledge at my own pace.
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.
One of the best things about the course was having lectures and briefs set by outsourced professionals such as Atomhawk and Ubisoft.
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.
I’ve got a great foundation on which to build on professionally, and it was a truly character-building experience.
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.
The skills I gained at Teesside were invaluable.
There are some fantastic networking opportunities there and it has led me to where I am now.
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.
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.
The course expanded my knowledge and helped me grow professionally in areas I never imagined. I did it, so can you.
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.
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.
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.
The facilities available on campus had everything I needed when I needed it.
I work as a social media executive at LADbible group, writing articles and interviewing some of the biggest names in sport.
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 would recommend Teesside University and my course. It helped to get me where I am today.
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 facilities at Teesside, including the motion capture studio, gave me valuable experience with technology that I would usually only encounter in industry.
Without the University’s careers service and constant LinkedIn sessions, I wouldn’t have had a CV that would have impressed industry professionals.
Teesside University is warm, welcoming and full of lots of incredible people, you'll be surprised how comfortable you feel here.
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 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.
I look back on my time with great fondness. Teesside University provided me with the greatest of life experiences.
Teesside University helped me get closer to my goals – from aspiring to work in the games industry to securing my first job.
Since I’ve graduated I’ve worked at Amazon, Duco and Snap Inc – the company that owns Snapchat. I’ve been able to apply what I learned at Teesside University to each job.'
I had an amazing few years at Teesside. Everything I did led me to where I am now.
I’ve developed so many skills that will help me in the future