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.
Without the University’s careers service and constant LinkedIn sessions, I wouldn’t have had a CV that would have impressed industry professionals.
I'd recommend it as a friendly place - both the university and town, with excellent, ambitious lecturers. It gave me a love of literature.
Teesside University developed my design thinking and problem-solving skills, encouraging me to find surprising lateral solutions to briefs.
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 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.
The facilities available on campus had everything I needed when I needed it.
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.
Teesside University helped me get closer to my goals – from aspiring to work in the games industry to securing my first job.
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 would recommend Teesside University and my course. It helped to get me where I am today.
My time at University gave me the confidence and skills to achieve the goals I wanted from my choice in career.
I look back on my time with great fondness. Teesside University provided me with the greatest of life experiences.
My time at Teesside University helped me to understand my purpose in life.
I’ve got a great foundation on which to build on professionally, and it was a truly character-building experience.
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.'
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 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 work as a social media executive at LADbible group, writing articles and interviewing some of the biggest names in sport.
Being able to decide on how I wanted to develop my own study was the best thing about the course.
Both the course and the facilities at Teesside University were outstanding.
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 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 was a bit nervous about coming as an international student initially, but Teesside has a good mix of cultures which made me more comfortable.
There are some fantastic networking opportunities there and it has led me to where I am now.
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 use the skills I learned at university in my everyday work and will continue to use them throughout my career.
The course expanded my knowledge and helped me grow professionally in areas I never imagined. I did it, so can you.