Computing, Engineering & Digital Technologies

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 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.

Middlesbrough is really student-focused, which made settling in so easy. And the gaming facilities are incredible.

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 look back on my time with great fondness. Teesside University provided me with the greatest of life experiences.

Teesside University is warm, welcoming and full of lots of incredible people, you'll be surprised how comfortable you feel here.

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.'

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 facilities available on campus had everything I needed when I needed it.

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.

After visiting the campus and meeting the course tutors it was a no brainer, this was the place for me to study.

My time at University gave me the confidence and skills to achieve the goals I wanted from my choice in career.

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.

I’ve got a great foundation on which to build on professionally, and it was a truly character-building experience.

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 developed my design thinking and problem-solving skills, encouraging me to find surprising lateral solutions to briefs.

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.

One of the best things about the course was having lectures and briefs set by outsourced professionals such as Atomhawk and Ubisoft.

My time at Teesside University helped me to understand my purpose in life.

I would recommend Teesside University and my course. It helped to get me where I am today.

Both the course and the facilities at Teesside University were outstanding.

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 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.

Teesside University helped me get closer to my goals – from aspiring to work in the games industry to securing my first 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 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.