One of the best things about the course was having lectures and briefs set by outsourced professionals such as Atomhawk and Ubisoft.
Both the course and the facilities at Teesside University were outstanding.
After visiting the campus and meeting the course tutors it was a no brainer, this was the place for me to study.
The course expanded my knowledge and helped me grow professionally in areas I never imagined. I did it, so can you.
I work as a social media executive at LADbible group, writing articles and interviewing some of the biggest names in sport.
I enjoyed the freedom to explore projects that complemented my skills and being able to expand my knowledge at my own pace.
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 had an amazing few years at Teesside. Everything I did led me to where I am now.
I look back on my time with great fondness. Teesside University provided me with the greatest of life experiences.
I’ve developed so many skills that will help me in the future
The facilities at Teesside, including the motion capture studio, gave me valuable experience with technology that I would usually only encounter in industry.
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 thing I loved most about my time on the course was how I was able to really concentrate on developing the skills that I felt would help me progress into a future career.
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.
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’ve made great connections for the future which is important in this industry. It’s helped me by opening my eyes to the opportunities there are.
Teesside University developed my design thinking and problem-solving skills, encouraging me to find surprising lateral solutions to briefs.
Teesside University is warm, welcoming and full of lots of incredible people, you'll be surprised how comfortable you feel here.
Being able to decide on how I wanted to develop my own study was the best thing about the course.
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'd recommend it as a friendly place - both the university and town, with excellent, ambitious lecturers. It gave me a love of literature.
Middlesbrough is really student-focused, which made settling in so easy. And the gaming facilities are incredible.
My time at University gave me the confidence and skills to achieve the goals I wanted from my choice in career.
My time at Teesside University helped me to understand my purpose in life.
Paul studied mechanical engineering and now works as a Lead Mechanical Engineer at Nifco.
I would recommend Teesside University and my course. It helped to get me where I am today.
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 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.
The skills I gained at Teesside were invaluable.