The careers advice and guidance from my tutors regarding creating my CV and application letters has been significant in gaining interviews.
I’ve got a great foundation on which to build on professionally, and it was a truly character-building experience.
I enjoyed the freedom to explore projects that complemented my skills and being able to expand my knowledge at my own pace.
Without the University’s careers service and constant LinkedIn sessions, I wouldn’t have had a CV that would have impressed industry professionals.
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.
My time at University gave me the confidence and skills to achieve the goals I wanted from my choice in career.
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 work as a social media executive at LADbible group, writing articles and interviewing some of the biggest names in sport.
Teesside University is warm, welcoming and full of lots of incredible people, you'll be surprised how comfortable you feel here.
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 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 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’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.
Paul studied mechanical engineering and now works as a Lead Mechanical Engineer at Nifco.
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.'
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.
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.
There are some fantastic networking opportunities there and it has led me to where I am now.
The course expanded my knowledge and helped me grow professionally in areas I never imagined. I did it, so can you.
Teesside University helped me get closer to my goals – from aspiring to work in the games industry to securing my first job.
Both the course and the facilities at Teesside University were outstanding.
I look back on my time with great fondness. Teesside University provided me with the greatest of life experiences.
The facilities available on campus had everything I needed when I needed it.
My time at Teesside University helped me to understand my purpose in life.
I'd recommend it as a friendly place - both the university and town, with excellent, ambitious lecturers. It gave me a love of literature.
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.
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.
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.