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.
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'd recommend it as a friendly place - both the university and town, with excellent, ambitious lecturers. It gave me a love of literature.
I enjoyed the freedom to explore projects that complemented my skills and being able to expand my knowledge at my own pace.
The course helped us to prepare for, and be mindful of, going into industry after graduation.
The skills I gained at Teesside were invaluable.
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 had an amazing few years at Teesside. Everything I did led me to where I am now.
Teesside University developed my design thinking and problem-solving skills, encouraging me to find surprising lateral solutions to briefs.
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.
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.
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.
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.
My time at Teesside University helped me to understand my purpose in life.
The course expanded my knowledge and helped me grow professionally in areas I never imagined. I did it, so can you.
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 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.
Both the course and the facilities at Teesside University were outstanding.
Teesside University helped me get closer to my goals – from aspiring to work in the games industry to securing my first job.
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.
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.
Without the University’s careers service and constant LinkedIn sessions, I wouldn’t have had a CV that would have impressed industry professionals.
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 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.
I look back on my time with great fondness. Teesside University provided me with the greatest of life experiences.
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 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.
The careers advice and guidance from my tutors regarding creating my CV and application letters has been significant in gaining interviews.
After visiting the campus and meeting the course tutors it was a no brainer, this was the place for me to study.