Teesside University helped me get closer to my goals – from aspiring to work in the games industry to securing my first job.
The skills I gained at Teesside were invaluable.
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 University helped me to understand my purpose in life.
I’ve developed so many skills that will help me in the future
I would recommend Teesside University and my course. It helped to get me where I am today.
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 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.
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.
The course helped us to prepare for, and be mindful of, going into industry after graduation.
Both the course and the facilities at Teesside University were outstanding.
The course expanded my knowledge and helped me grow professionally in areas I never imagined. I did it, so can you.
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.
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’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.
There are some fantastic networking opportunities there and it has led me to where I am now.
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.
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.
One of the best things about the course was having lectures and briefs set by outsourced professionals such as Atomhawk and Ubisoft.
The facilities at Teesside, including the motion capture studio, gave me valuable experience with technology that I would usually only encounter in industry.
After visiting the campus and meeting the course tutors it was a no brainer, this was the place for me to study.
I use the skills I learned at university in my everyday work and will continue to use them throughout my career.
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.
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 look back on my time with great fondness. Teesside University provided me with the greatest of life experiences.
I enjoyed the freedom to explore projects that complemented my skills and being able to expand my knowledge at my own pace.
Paul studied mechanical engineering and now works as a Lead Mechanical Engineer at Nifco.
Middlesbrough is really student-focused, which made settling in so easy. And the gaming facilities are incredible.