Computing, Engineering & Digital Technologies

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

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

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’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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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.

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

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