Computing, Engineering & Digital Technologies

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

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

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.'

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.

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 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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

After visiting the campus and meeting the course tutors it was a no brainer, this was the place for me to study.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

The skills I gained at Teesside were invaluable.

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.

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.