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.
I work as a social media executive at LADbible group, writing articles and interviewing some of the biggest names in sport.
The facilities at Teesside, including the motion capture studio, gave me valuable experience with technology that I would usually only encounter in industry.
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 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.
I use the skills I learned at university in my everyday work and will continue to use them throughout my career.
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.
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.
Being able to decide on how I wanted to develop my own study was the best thing about the course.
My time at University gave me the confidence and skills to achieve the goals I wanted from my choice in career.
Without the University’s careers service and constant LinkedIn sessions, I wouldn’t have had a CV that would have impressed industry professionals.
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.
My time at Teesside University helped me to understand my purpose in life.
The skills I gained at Teesside were invaluable.
I enjoyed the freedom to explore projects that complemented my skills and being able to expand my knowledge at my own pace.
I’ve got a great foundation on which to build on professionally, and it was a truly character-building experience.
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.
Middlesbrough is really student-focused, which made settling in so easy. And the gaming facilities are incredible.
The course expanded my knowledge and helped me grow professionally in areas I never imagined. I did it, so can you.
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.
I would recommend Teesside University and my course. It helped to get me where I am today.
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.
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.
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'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.
Teesside University is warm, welcoming and full of lots of incredible people, you'll be surprised how comfortable you feel here.
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.