One of the best things about the course was having lectures and briefs set by outsourced professionals such as Atomhawk and Ubisoft.
Middlesbrough is really student-focused, which made settling in so easy. And the gaming facilities are incredible.
My time at Teesside University helped me to understand my purpose in life.
After visiting the campus and meeting the course tutors it was a no brainer, this was the place for me to study.
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’ve got a great foundation on which to build on professionally, and it was a truly character-building experience.
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.
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 was a bit nervous about coming as an international student initially, but Teesside has a good mix of cultures which made me more comfortable.
I work as a social media executive at LADbible group, writing articles and interviewing some of the biggest names in sport.
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.'
Teesside University developed my design thinking and problem-solving skills, encouraging me to find surprising lateral solutions to briefs.
The skills I gained at Teesside were invaluable.
Without the University’s careers service and constant LinkedIn sessions, I wouldn’t have had a CV that would have impressed industry professionals.
I would recommend Teesside University and my course. It helped to get me where I am today.
There are some fantastic networking opportunities there and it has led me to where I am now.
I’ve developed so many skills that will help me in the future
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.
My time at University gave me the confidence and skills to achieve the goals I wanted from my choice in career.
I had an amazing few years at Teesside. Everything I did led me to where I am now.
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 enjoyed the freedom to explore projects that complemented my skills and being able to expand my knowledge at my own pace.
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.
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 facilities available on campus had everything I needed when I needed it.
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 use the skills I learned at university in my everyday work and will continue to use them throughout my career.
The course helped us to prepare for, and be mindful of, going into industry after graduation.
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.