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Computing, Engineering & Digital Technologies

Here some of our successful alumni detail how Teesside helped them on their career path.

David Coward

David Coward

MSc Fire and Major Incident Response

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

Meet David Coward  

Neil Fatkin

Neil Fatkin

MA Journalism

The careers advice and guidance from my tutors regarding creating my CV and application letters has been significant in gaining interviews.

Meet Neil Fatkin  

Palak Arora

Palak Arora

MSc Digital Forensics and Cyber Investigation

The course expanded my knowledge and helped me grow professionally in areas I never imagined. I did it, so can you.

Meet Palak Arora  

James Watson

James Watson

MEng Chemical Engineering (With Industry)

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.

Meet James Watson  

Jono Tillson

Jono Tillson

BA (Hons) Computer Character Animation

I’ve got a great foundation on which to build on professionally, and it was a truly character-building experience.

Meet Jono Tillson   

Miles Nelson

Miles Nelson

BA (Hons) Games Design

I enjoyed the freedom to explore projects that complemented my skills and being able to expand my knowledge at my own pace.

Meet Miles Nelson  

India Barnardo

India Barnardo

BA (Hons) Digital Character Animation

There are some fantastic networking opportunities there and it has led me to where I am now.

Meet India Barnardo  

Sam Kemp

Sam Kemp

MA Concept Art

One of the best things about the course was having lectures and briefs set by outsourced professionals such as Atomhawk and Ubisoft.

Meet Sam Kemp  

Tom Salmon

Tom Salmon

BA (Hons) Performance for Live and Recorded Media

The course helped us to prepare for, and be mindful of, going into industry after graduation.

Meet Tom Salmon  

Michael Lazenby

Michael Lazenby

BSc (Hons) Web and Multimedia

The facilities available on campus had everything I needed when I needed it.

Meet Michael Lazenby  

Steven Askham

Steven Askham

BA (Hons) Marketing

Both the course and the facilities at Teesside University were outstanding.

Meet Steven Askham  

Lewis Birkett

Lewis Birkett

BSc (Hons) Computer Games Programming

The skills I gained at Teesside were invaluable.

Meet Lewis Birkett  

Emma Bidgood

Emma Bidgood

MSc Advanced Home Futures

Teesside University is warm, welcoming and full of lots of incredible people, you'll be surprised how comfortable you feel here.

Meet Emma Bidgood  

Husnain Imran

Husnain Imran

BSc (Hons) Computer and Digital Forensics

I use the skills I learned at university in my everyday work and will continue to use them throughout my career.

Meet Husnain Imran  

Jordan Rowcroft

Jordan Rowcroft

BA (Hons) Web and Multimedia

My time at University gave me the confidence and skills to achieve the goals I wanted from my choice in career.

Meet Jordan Rowcroft  

Jennifer Crewdson

Jennifer Crewdson

BA (Hons) Graphic Design

Teesside University developed my design thinking and problem-solving skills, encouraging me to find surprising lateral solutions to briefs.

Meet Jennifer Crewdson  

John Atkins

John Atkins

BA Industrial Design and MSc Computer-Aided Engineering

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.

Meet John Atkins  

Tom Craven

Tom Craven

BSc (Hons) Computer Games Programming

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.'

Meet Tom Craven  

Sophie Winch

Sophie Winch

BA (Hons) Web and Multimedia

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.

Meet Sophie Winch  

Jordan Grimmer

Jordan Grimmer

MA Concept Art for Games and Animation

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.

Meet Jordan Grimmer  

Matthew Temple

Matthew Temple

MA Animation

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.

Meet Matthew Temple  

Stuart Wareham

Stuart Wareham

BSc (Hons) Media Technology

I look back on my time with great fondness. Teesside University provided me with the greatest of life experiences.

Meet Stuart Wareham  

Hannah Graham

Hannah Graham

MSc Computing

My time at Teesside University helped me to understand my purpose in life.

Meet Hannah Graham  

Rebecca Pearce

Rebecca Pearce

BA (Hons) Visual Effects

I heard that Teesside was one of the best places to study visual effects so I visited an open day and that made my mind up.

Meet Rebecca Pearce  

Sam Smith

Sam Smith

BA (Hons) Film and Television Production

I would recommend Teesside University and my course. It helped to get me where I am today.

Meet Sam Smith  

Katherine Lindhorst

Katherine Lindhorst

MA Animation

The facilities at Teesside, including the motion capture studio, gave me valuable experience with technology that I would usually only encounter in industry.

Meet Katherine Lindhorst  

Jack Kenmare

Jack Kenmare

BA (Hons) Journalism

I work as a social media executive at LADbible group, writing articles and interviewing some of the biggest names in sport.

Meet Jack Kenmare  

Neil Campbell

Neil Campbell

BA (Hons) English

I'd recommend it as a friendly place - both the university and town, with excellent, ambitious lecturers. It gave me a love of literature.

Meet Neil Campbell  

Pete Ellis

Pete Ellis

MA Computer Games Art

Teesside University helped me get closer to my goals – from aspiring to work in the games industry to securing my first job.

Meet Pete Ellis  

Judyta Kulpa

Judyta Kulpa

BA (Hons) Film and Television Production

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.

Meet Judyta Kulpa  

 
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