Teesside University is warm, welcoming and full of lots of incredible people, you'll be surprised how comfortable you feel here.
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’ve got a great foundation on which to build on professionally, and it was a truly character-building experience.
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.
The course expanded my knowledge and helped me grow professionally in areas I never imagined. I did it, so can you.
The facilities available on campus had everything I needed when I needed it.
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.
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'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.
Teesside University developed my design thinking and problem-solving skills, encouraging me to find surprising lateral solutions to briefs.
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.
My time at University gave me the confidence and skills to achieve the goals I wanted from my choice in career.
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.
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 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 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.
Without the University’s careers service and constant LinkedIn sessions, I wouldn’t have had a CV that would have impressed industry professionals.
Both the course and the facilities at Teesside University were outstanding.
The skills I gained at Teesside were invaluable.
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 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 look back on my time with great fondness. Teesside University provided me with the greatest of life experiences.
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.
I use the skills I learned at university in my everyday work and will continue to use them throughout my career.
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 course helped us to prepare for, and be mindful of, going into industry after graduation.
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