I’ve developed so many skills that will help me in the future
The facilities available on campus had everything I needed when I needed it.
The careers advice and guidance from my tutors regarding creating my CV and application letters has been significant in gaining interviews.
I work as a social media executive at LADbible group, writing articles and interviewing some of the biggest names in sport.
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.
Paul studied mechanical engineering and now works as a Lead Mechanical Engineer at Nifco.
The facilities at Teesside, including the motion capture studio, gave me valuable experience with technology that I would usually only encounter in industry.
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.'
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.
I enjoyed the freedom to explore projects that complemented my skills and being able to expand my knowledge at my own pace.
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.
The course helped us to prepare for, and be mindful of, going into industry after graduation.
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 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 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 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 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.
The course expanded my knowledge and helped me grow professionally in areas I never imagined. I did it, so can you.
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.
Middlesbrough is really student-focused, which made settling in so easy. And the gaming facilities are incredible.
My time at University gave me the confidence and skills to achieve the goals I wanted from my choice in 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 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.
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
Both the course and the facilities at Teesside University were outstanding.
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 skills I gained at Teesside were invaluable.
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.