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Computing, Engineering & Digital Technologies

Here some of our successful alumni detail how Teesside helped them on their career path.

Samuel Smith

Samuel Smith

BA (Hons) Film and Television Production

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.

Meet Samuel Smith  

Stefan Oprisan

Stefan Oprisan

BA (Hons) 3D Games Art

Without the University’s careers service and constant LinkedIn sessions, I wouldn’t have had a CV that would have impressed industry professionals.

Meet Stefan Oprisan  

Neil Campbell

Neil Campbell

BA (Hons) English

I'd recommend it as a friendly place - both the university and town, with excellent, ambitious lecturers. It gave me a love of literature.

Meet Neil Campbell  

Jennifer Crewdson

Jennifer Crewdson

BA (Hons) Graphic Design

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

Meet Jennifer Crewdson  

Yngvill Hopen

Yngvill Hopen

MA Concept Art for Games and Animation

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.

Meet Yngvill Hopen  

Amani Ibrahimi

Amani Ibrahimi

BA (Hons) Multimedia Journalism with NCTJ Qualification

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.

Meet Amani Ibrahimi  

Michael Lazenby

Michael Lazenby

BSc (Hons) Web and Multimedia

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

Meet Michael Lazenby  

David Coward

David Coward

MSc Fire and Major Incident Response

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

Meet David Coward  

Lewis Birkett

Lewis Birkett

BSc (Hons) Computer Games Programming

The skills I gained at Teesside were invaluable.

Meet Lewis Birkett  

Pete Ellis

Pete Ellis

MA Computer Games Art

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

Meet Pete Ellis  

Katie Andrews

Katie Andrews

BSc (Hons) Multimedia Journalism

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.

Meet Katie Andrews  

Sam Smith

Sam Smith

BA (Hons) Film and Television Production

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

Meet Sam Smith  

Jordan Rowcroft

Jordan Rowcroft

BA (Hons) Web and Multimedia

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

Meet Jordan Rowcroft  

Stuart Wareham

Stuart Wareham

BSc (Hons) Media Technology

I look back on my time with great fondness. Teesside University provided me with the greatest of life experiences.

Meet Stuart Wareham  

Hannah Graham

Hannah Graham

MSc Computing

My time at Teesside University helped me to understand my purpose in life.

Meet Hannah Graham  

Jono Tillson

Jono Tillson

BA (Hons) Computer Character Animation

I’ve got a great foundation on which to build on professionally, and it was a truly character-building experience.

Meet Jono Tillson   

Tom Craven

Tom Craven

BSc (Hons) Computer Games Programming

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.'

Meet Tom Craven  

Ellen Dudley

Ellen Dudley

BA (Hons) Computer Games Art

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.

Meet Ellen Dudley  

Rebecca Pearce

Rebecca Pearce

BA (Hons) Visual Effects

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.

Meet Rebecca Pearce  

Jack Kenmare

Jack Kenmare

BA (Hons) Journalism

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

Meet Jack Kenmare  

Rosemary Stubbs

Rosemary Stubbs

MA Cultural History

Being able to decide on how I wanted to develop my own study was the best thing about the course.

Meet Rosemary Stubbs  

Steven Askham

Steven Askham

BA (Hons) Marketing

Both the course and the facilities at Teesside University were outstanding.

Meet Steven Askham  

Daisy Kavanagh-Spall

Daisy Kavanagh-Spall

MA Animation

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.

Meet Daisy Kavanagh-Spall  

Emma Bidgood

Emma Bidgood

MSc Advanced Home Futures

Teesside University is warm, welcoming and full of lots of incredible people, you'll be surprised how comfortable you feel here.

Meet Emma Bidgood  

Hannah Cheetham

Hannah Cheetham

MA Multimedia Public Relations

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.

Meet Hannah Cheetham  

Mohammed Azharuddin Siddiqui

Mohammed Azharuddin Siddiqui

MSc IT Management

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.

Meet Mohammed Azharuddin Siddiqui  

India Barnardo

India Barnardo

BA (Hons) Digital Character Animation

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

Meet India Barnardo  

Sophie Winch

Sophie Winch

BA (Hons) Web and Multimedia

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.

Meet Sophie Winch  

Husnain Imran

Husnain Imran

BSc (Hons) Computer and Digital Forensics

I use the skills I learned at university in my everyday work and will continue to use them throughout my career.

Meet Husnain Imran  

Palak Arora

Palak Arora

MSc Digital Forensics and Cyber Investigation

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

Meet Palak Arora  

 
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