Computing, Engineering & Digital Technologies

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.'

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

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

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 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.

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

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

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

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.