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.
After visiting the campus and meeting the course tutors it was a no brainer, this was the place for me to study.
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
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.
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 would recommend Teesside University and my course. It helped to get me where I am today.
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.
One of the best things about the course was having lectures and briefs set by outsourced professionals such as Atomhawk and Ubisoft.
The skills I gained at Teesside were invaluable.
I use the skills I learned at university in my everyday work and will continue to use them throughout my career.
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 available on campus had everything I needed when I needed it.
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.
Without the University’s careers service and constant LinkedIn sessions, I wouldn’t have had a CV that would have impressed industry professionals.
The facilities at Teesside, including the motion capture studio, gave me valuable experience with technology that I would usually only encounter in industry.
I look back on my time with great fondness. Teesside University provided me with the greatest of life experiences.
I work as a social media executive at LADbible group, writing articles and interviewing some of the biggest names in sport.
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 expanded my knowledge and helped me grow professionally in areas I never imagined. I did it, so can you.
Paul studied mechanical engineering and now works as a Lead Mechanical Engineer at Nifco.
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.
Teesside University developed my design thinking and problem-solving skills, encouraging me to find surprising lateral solutions to briefs.
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.
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.
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.
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.
I’ve developed so many skills that will help me in the future