Computing, Engineering & Digital Technologies

The facilities at Teesside, including the motion capture studio, gave me valuable experience with technology that I would usually only encounter in 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 use the skills I learned at university in my everyday work and will continue to use them throughout my career.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Teesside University helped me get closer to my goals – from aspiring to work in the games industry to securing my first job.

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.

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

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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

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

The skills I gained at Teesside were invaluable.

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.

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

My time at University gave me the confidence and skills to achieve the goals I wanted from my choice in career.

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.'