There are some fantastic networking opportunities there and it has led me to where I am now.
One of the best things about the course was having lectures and briefs set by outsourced professionals such as Atomhawk and Ubisoft.
Teesside University is warm, welcoming and full of lots of incredible people, you'll be surprised how comfortable you feel here.
The course expanded my knowledge and helped me grow professionally in areas I never imagined. I did it, so can you.
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.
Being able to decide on how I wanted to develop my own study was the best thing about the course.
I enjoyed the freedom to explore projects that complemented my skills and being able to expand my knowledge at my own pace.
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.
Teesside University developed my design thinking and problem-solving skills, encouraging me to find surprising lateral solutions to briefs.
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 look back on my time with great fondness. Teesside University provided me with the greatest of life experiences.
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.
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 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.
I’ve got a great foundation on which to build on professionally, and it was a truly character-building experience.
Paul studied mechanical engineering and now works as a Lead Mechanical Engineer at Nifco.
The facilities at Teesside, including the motion capture studio, gave me valuable experience with technology that I would usually only encounter in industry.
I would recommend Teesside University and my course. It helped to get me where I am today.
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.
Without the University’s careers service and constant LinkedIn sessions, I wouldn’t have had a CV that would have impressed industry professionals.
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.'
I’ve developed so many skills that will help me in the future
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
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.
Shaun’s dream as a child was to create video games. He never thought it was possible until he completed his MSc at Teesside. Shaun has since worked on great films including Star Wars and Transformers. He lives in Florida.
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 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 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.
My time at University gave me the confidence and skills to achieve the goals I wanted from my choice in career.
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.