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Computing, Engineering & Digital Technologies

Here some of our successful alumni detail how Teesside helped them on their career path.

Samuel Smith

Samuel Smith

BA (Hons) Film and Television Production

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.

Meet Samuel Smith  

Tom Craven

Tom Craven

BSc (Hons) Computer Games Programming

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.'

Meet Tom Craven  

Lewis Birkett

Lewis Birkett

BSc (Hons) Computer Games Programming

The skills I gained at Teesside were invaluable.

Meet Lewis Birkett  

Jack Kenmare

Jack Kenmare

BA (Hons) Journalism

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

Meet Jack Kenmare  

James Watson

James Watson

MEng Chemical Engineering (With 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.

Meet James Watson  

Rosemary Stubbs

Rosemary Stubbs

MA Cultural History

Being able to decide on how I wanted to develop my own study was the best thing about the course.

Meet Rosemary Stubbs  

Rebecca Pearce

Rebecca Pearce

BA (Hons) Visual Effects

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.

Meet Rebecca Pearce  

Matthew Temple

Matthew Temple

MA Animation

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.

Meet Matthew Temple  

Stuart Wareham

Stuart Wareham

BSc (Hons) Media Technology

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

Meet Stuart Wareham  

Ellen Dudley

Ellen Dudley

BA (Hons) Computer Games Art

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.

Meet Ellen Dudley  

Judyta Kulpa

Judyta Kulpa

BA (Hons) Film and Television Production

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.

Meet Judyta Kulpa  

Sophie Winch

Sophie Winch

BA (Hons) Web and Multimedia

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.

Meet Sophie Winch  

Jordan Grimmer

Jordan Grimmer

MA Concept Art for Games and Animation

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.

Meet Jordan Grimmer  

Neil Campbell

Neil Campbell

BA (Hons) English

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

Meet Neil Campbell  

Sam Kemp

Sam Kemp

MA Concept Art

One of the best things about the course was having lectures and briefs set by outsourced professionals such as Atomhawk and Ubisoft.

Meet Sam Kemp  

Yngvill Hopen

Yngvill Hopen

MA Concept Art for Games and Animation

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.

Meet Yngvill Hopen  

Hannah Graham

Hannah Graham

MSc Computing

My time at Teesside University helped me to understand my purpose in life.

Meet Hannah Graham  

Sam Smith

Sam Smith

BA (Hons) Film and Television Production

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

Meet Sam Smith  

Jono Tillson

Jono Tillson

BA (Hons) Computer Character Animation

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

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Jordan Rowcroft

Jordan Rowcroft

BA (Hons) Web and Multimedia

My time at University gave me the confidence and skills to achieve the goals I wanted from my choice in career.

Meet Jordan Rowcroft  

Palak Arora

Palak Arora

MSc Digital Forensics and Cyber Investigation

The course expanded my knowledge and helped me grow professionally in areas I never imagined. I did it, so can you.

Meet Palak Arora  

Neil Fatkin

Neil Fatkin

MA Journalism

The careers advice and guidance from my tutors regarding creating my CV and application letters has been significant in gaining interviews.

Meet Neil Fatkin  

Michael Lazenby

Michael Lazenby

BSc (Hons) Web and Multimedia

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

Meet Michael Lazenby  

Steven Askham

Steven Askham

BA (Hons) Marketing

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

Meet Steven Askham  

Husnain Imran

Husnain Imran

BSc (Hons) Computer and Digital Forensics

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

Meet Husnain Imran  

Michael Lojko

Michael Lojko

BSc (Hons) Software Development

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.

Meet Michael Lojko  

Katherine Lindhorst

Katherine Lindhorst

MA Animation

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

Meet Katherine Lindhorst  

Paul Metcalfe

Paul Metcalfe

MSc Mechanical Engineering graduate

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

Meet Paul Metcalfe  

Tom Salmon

Tom Salmon

BA (Hons) Performance for Live and Recorded Media

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

Meet Tom Salmon  

Ben Wood

Ben Wood

BSc (Hons) Forensic Science and MSc Criminal Investigation

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

Meet Ben Wood  

 
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