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.
The course helped us to prepare for, and be mindful of, going into industry after graduation.
I had an amazing few years at Teesside. Everything I did led me to where I am now.
After visiting the campus and meeting the course tutors it was a no brainer, this was the place for me to study.
Paul studied mechanical engineering and now works as a Lead Mechanical Engineer at Nifco.
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’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.
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.
The careers advice and guidance from my tutors regarding creating my CV and application letters has been significant in gaining interviews.
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.'
Both the course and the facilities at Teesside University were outstanding.
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
Teesside University developed my design thinking and problem-solving skills, encouraging me to find surprising lateral solutions to briefs.
The facilities available on campus had everything I needed when I needed it.
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.
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’ve got a great foundation on which to build on professionally, and it was a truly character-building experience.
One of the best things about the course was having lectures and briefs set by outsourced professionals such as Atomhawk and Ubisoft.
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’ve developed so many skills that will help me in the future
I'd recommend it as a friendly place - both the university and town, with excellent, ambitious lecturers. It gave me a love of literature.
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 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.
Being able to decide on how I wanted to develop my own study was the best thing about the course.
I would recommend Teesside University and my course. It helped to get me where I am today.
I work as a social media executive at LADbible group, writing articles and interviewing some of the biggest names in sport.
The skills I gained at Teesside were invaluable.