Computing, Engineering & Digital Technologies

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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 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.

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

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

Middlesbrough is really student-focused, which made settling in so easy. And the gaming facilities are incredible.

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

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

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

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 skills I gained at Teesside were invaluable.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

I’ve developed so many skills that will help me in the future

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.

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

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

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