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.
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 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.
My time at Teesside University helped me to understand my purpose in life.
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 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 was a bit nervous about coming as an international student initially, but Teesside has a good mix of cultures which made me more comfortable.
Teesside University developed my design thinking and problem-solving skills, encouraging me to find surprising lateral solutions to briefs.
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’ve developed so many skills that will help me in the future
Paul studied mechanical engineering and now works as a Lead Mechanical Engineer at Nifco.
I use the skills I learned at university in my everyday work and will continue to use them throughout my career.
Teesside University is warm, welcoming and full of lots of incredible people, you'll be surprised how comfortable you feel here.
Without the University’s careers service and constant LinkedIn sessions, I wouldn’t have had a CV that would have impressed industry professionals.
Middlesbrough is really student-focused, which made settling in so easy. And the gaming facilities are incredible.
The course helped us to prepare for, and be mindful of, going into industry after graduation.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Both the course and the facilities at Teesside University were outstanding.
One of the best things about the course was having lectures and briefs set by outsourced professionals such as Atomhawk and Ubisoft.
The course expanded my knowledge and helped me grow professionally in areas I never imagined. I did it, so can you.
My time at University gave me the confidence and skills to achieve the goals I wanted from my choice in career.
Teesside University helped me get closer to my goals – from aspiring to work in the games industry to securing my first job.
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.
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 careers advice and guidance from my tutors regarding creating my CV and application letters has been significant in gaining interviews.