Computing, Engineering & Digital Technologies

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.

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

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

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

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 was a bit nervous about coming as an international student initially, but Teesside has a good mix of cultures which made me more comfortable.

Being able to decide on how I wanted to develop my own study was the best thing about the course.

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.

Paul studied mechanical engineering and now works as a Lead Mechanical Engineer at Nifco.

Without the University’s careers service and constant LinkedIn sessions, I wouldn’t have had a CV that would have impressed industry professionals.

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

The skills I gained at Teesside were invaluable.

I had an amazing few years at Teesside. Everything I did led me to where I am now.

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

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

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.

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

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

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 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.

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

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.

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.

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.'

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