Computing, Engineering & Digital Technologies

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

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

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.

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 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.

One of the best things about the course was having lectures and briefs set by outsourced professionals such as Atomhawk and Ubisoft.

The skills I gained at Teesside were invaluable.

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 careers advice and guidance from my tutors regarding creating my CV and application letters has been significant in gaining interviews.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

Paul studied mechanical engineering and now works as a Lead Mechanical Engineer at Nifco.

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

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

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.'

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

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