Middlesbrough is really student-focused, which made settling in so easy. And the gaming facilities are incredible.
Both the course and the facilities at Teesside University were outstanding.
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.'
I had an amazing few years at Teesside. Everything I did led me to where I am now.
I’ve developed so many skills that will help me in the future
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.
The course helped us to prepare for, and be mindful of, going into industry after graduation.
The facilities at Teesside, including the motion capture studio, gave me valuable experience with technology that I would usually only encounter in industry.
I enjoyed the freedom to explore projects that complemented my skills and being able to expand my knowledge at my own pace.
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.
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.
The facilities available on campus had everything I needed when I needed it.
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 University gave me the confidence and skills to achieve the goals I wanted from my choice in career.
The course expanded my knowledge and helped me grow professionally in areas I never imagined. I did it, so can you.
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 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 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 skills I gained at Teesside were invaluable.
I look back on my time with great fondness. Teesside University provided me with the greatest of life experiences.
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.
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.
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'd recommend it as a friendly place - both the university and town, with excellent, ambitious lecturers. It gave me a love of literature.
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.
Teesside University helped me get closer to my goals – from aspiring to work in the games industry to securing my first 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 would recommend Teesside University and my course. It helped to get me where I am today.
My time at Teesside University helped me to understand my purpose in life.
The careers advice and guidance from my tutors regarding creating my CV and application letters has been significant in gaining interviews.