I’ve got a great foundation on which to build on professionally, and it was a truly character-building experience.
The course expanded my knowledge and helped me grow professionally in areas I never imagined. I did it, so can you.
Without the University’s careers service and constant LinkedIn sessions, I wouldn’t have had a CV that would have impressed industry professionals.
One of the best things about the course was having lectures and briefs set by outsourced professionals such as Atomhawk and Ubisoft.
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.
The course helped us to prepare for, and be mindful of, going into industry after graduation.
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.
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.
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 work as a social media executive at LADbible group, writing articles and interviewing some of the biggest names in sport.
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.
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.
My time at University gave me the confidence and skills to achieve the goals I wanted from my choice in career.
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 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.
I would recommend Teesside University and my course. It helped to get me where I am today.
Teesside University helped me get closer to my goals – from aspiring to work in the games industry to securing my first job.
The careers advice and guidance from my tutors regarding creating my CV and application letters has been significant in gaining interviews.
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.
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.
Being able to decide on how I wanted to develop my own study was the best thing about the course.
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.
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.'
Teesside University is warm, welcoming and full of lots of incredible people, you'll be surprised how comfortable you feel here.
Middlesbrough is really student-focused, which made settling in so easy. And the gaming facilities are incredible.
I use the skills I learned at university in my everyday work and will continue to use them throughout my career.
Teesside University developed my design thinking and problem-solving skills, encouraging me to find surprising lateral solutions to briefs.
Both the course and the facilities at Teesside University were outstanding.