I’ve got a great foundation on which to build on professionally, and it was a truly character-building experience.
The careers advice and guidance from my tutors regarding creating my CV and application letters has been significant in gaining interviews.
Teesside University helped me get closer to my goals – from aspiring to work in the games industry to securing my first job.
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.
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.
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
The course expanded my knowledge and helped me grow professionally in areas I never imagined. I did it, so can you.
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.
Paul studied mechanical engineering and now works as a Lead Mechanical Engineer at Nifco.
Teesside University is warm, welcoming and full of lots of incredible people, you'll be surprised how comfortable you feel here.
I use the skills I learned at university in my everyday work and will continue to use them throughout my career.
Middlesbrough is really student-focused, which made settling in so easy. And the gaming facilities are incredible.
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.
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.
The facilities at Teesside, including the motion capture studio, gave me valuable experience with technology that I would usually only encounter in industry.
Without the University’s careers service and constant LinkedIn sessions, I wouldn’t have had a CV that would have impressed industry professionals.
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.
The skills I gained at Teesside were invaluable.
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.
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 enjoyed the freedom to explore projects that complemented my skills and being able to expand my knowledge at my own pace.
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.
After visiting the campus and meeting the course tutors it was a no brainer, this was the place for me to study.
One of the best things about the course was having lectures and briefs set by outsourced professionals such as Atomhawk and Ubisoft.
My time at University gave me the confidence and skills to achieve the goals I wanted from my choice in career.
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.
Both the course and the facilities at Teesside University were outstanding.
The facilities available on campus had everything I needed when I needed it.
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.