After visiting the campus and meeting the course tutors it was a no brainer, this was the place for me to study.
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’ve developed so many skills that will help me in the future
I use the skills I learned at university in my everyday work and will continue to use them throughout my career.
The course expanded my knowledge and helped me grow professionally in areas I never imagined. I did it, so can you.
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.
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 time at Teesside University helped me to understand my purpose in life.
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 had an amazing few years at Teesside. Everything I did led me to where I am now.
Being able to decide on how I wanted to develop my own study was the best thing about the course.
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.
I enjoyed the freedom to explore projects that complemented my skills and being able to expand my knowledge at my own pace.
Teesside University helped me get closer to my goals – from aspiring to work in the games industry to securing my first job.
Both the course and the facilities at Teesside University were outstanding.
The skills I gained at Teesside were invaluable.
There are some fantastic networking opportunities there and it has led me to where I am now.
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.
Middlesbrough is really student-focused, which made settling in so easy. And the gaming facilities are incredible.
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.
I'd recommend it as a friendly place - both the university and town, with excellent, ambitious lecturers. It gave me a love of literature.
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.
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.
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.
One of the best things about the course was having lectures and briefs set by outsourced professionals such as Atomhawk and Ubisoft.
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 work as a social media executive at LADbible group, writing articles and interviewing some of the biggest names in sport.
I would recommend Teesside University and my course. It helped to get me where I am today.
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.