Computing, Engineering & Digital Technologies

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

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 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 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.

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 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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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 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.

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