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 skills I gained at Teesside were invaluable.
My time at Teesside University helped me to understand my purpose in life.
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.
Teesside University is warm, welcoming and full of lots of incredible people, you'll be surprised how comfortable you feel here.
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 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 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 look back on my time with great fondness. Teesside University provided me with the greatest of life experiences.
One of the best things about the course was having lectures and briefs set by outsourced professionals such as Atomhawk and Ubisoft.
Teesside University developed my design thinking and problem-solving skills, encouraging me to find surprising lateral solutions to briefs.
I work as a social media executive at LADbible group, writing articles and interviewing some of the biggest names in sport.
Paul studied mechanical engineering and now works as a Lead Mechanical Engineer at Nifco.
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.
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.
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.
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’ve got a great foundation on which to build on professionally, and it was a truly character-building experience.
I'd recommend it as a friendly place - both the university and town, with excellent, ambitious lecturers. It gave me a love of literature.
Both the course and the facilities at Teesside University were outstanding.
I enjoyed the freedom to explore projects that complemented my skills and being able to expand my knowledge at my own pace.
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.
There are some fantastic networking opportunities there and it has 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.
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.
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.