Computing, Engineering & Digital Technologies

Paul studied mechanical engineering and now works as a Lead Mechanical Engineer at Nifco.

The course helped us to prepare for, and be mindful of, going into industry after graduation.

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

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

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

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

I work as a social media executive at LADbible group, writing articles and interviewing some of the biggest names in sport.

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

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.

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

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

I use the skills I learned at university in my everyday work and will continue to use them throughout my 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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Without the University’s careers service and constant LinkedIn sessions, I wouldn’t have had a CV that would have impressed industry professionals.

I'd recommend it as a friendly place - both the university and town, with excellent, ambitious lecturers. It gave me a love of literature.

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

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.

The facilities at Teesside, including the motion capture studio, gave me valuable experience with technology that I would usually only encounter in industry.

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

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.

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 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’ve developed so many skills that will help me in the future

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.