I look back on my time with great fondness. Teesside University provided me with the greatest of life experiences.
I loved my course. I loved the fact it was very hands-on especially the News Days module. And I found that the teachers were very helpful throughout my studies.
I use the skills I learned at university in my everyday work and will continue to use them throughout my career.
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 few years at Teesside. Everything I did led me to where I am now.
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.
The facilities at Teesside, including the motion capture studio, gave me valuable experience with technology that I would usually only encounter in industry.
Paul studied mechanical engineering and now works as a Lead Mechanical Engineer at Nifco.
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 facilities available on campus had everything I needed when I needed it.
My time at Teesside University helped me to understand my purpose in life.
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.
Shaun’s dream as a child was to create video games. He never thought it was possible until he completed his MSc at Teesside. Shaun has since worked on great films including Star Wars and Transformers. He lives in Florida.
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.
I enjoyed the freedom to explore projects that complemented my skills and being able to expand my knowledge at my own pace.
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.
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 expanded my knowledge and helped me grow professionally in areas I never imagined. I did it, so can you.
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 would recommend Teesside University and my course. It helped to get me where I am today.
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.
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.
Teesside University developed my design thinking and problem-solving skills, encouraging me to find surprising lateral solutions to briefs.
I’ve developed so many skills that will help me in the future
The careers advice and guidance from my tutors regarding creating my CV and application letters has been significant in gaining interviews.
One of the best things about the course was having lectures and briefs set by outsourced professionals such as Atomhawk and Ubisoft.
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 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
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'd recommend it as a friendly place - both the university and town, with excellent, ambitious lecturers. It gave me a love of literature.