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 look back on my time with great fondness. Teesside University provided me with the greatest of life experiences.
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.
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.
Middlesbrough is really student-focused, which made settling in so easy. And the gaming facilities are incredible.
The facilities available on campus had everything I needed when I needed it.
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 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 helped us to prepare for, and be mindful of, going into industry after graduation.
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.
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 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 facilities at Teesside, including the motion capture studio, gave me valuable experience with technology that I would usually only encounter in industry.
The course expanded my knowledge and helped me grow professionally in areas I never imagined. I did it, so can you.
The careers advice and guidance from my tutors regarding creating my CV and application letters has been significant in gaining interviews.
I would recommend Teesside University and my course. It helped to get me where I am today.
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
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.
Teesside University developed my design thinking and problem-solving skills, encouraging me to find surprising lateral solutions to briefs.
The skills I gained at Teesside were invaluable.
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.'
My time at Teesside University helped me to understand my purpose in life.
Being able to decide on how I wanted to develop my own study was the best thing about the course.
I enjoyed the freedom to explore projects that complemented my skills and being able to expand my knowledge at my own pace.
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 use the skills I learned at university in my everyday work and will continue to use them throughout my career.
I work as a social media executive at LADbible group, writing articles and interviewing some of the biggest names in sport.
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.
My time at University gave me the confidence and skills to achieve the goals I wanted from my choice in career.
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.