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
Teesside University helped me get closer to my goals – from aspiring to work in the games industry to securing my first job.
My time at Teesside University helped me to understand my purpose in life.
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.
I'd recommend it as a friendly place - both the university and town, with excellent, ambitious lecturers. It gave me a love of literature.
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.
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’ve got a great foundation on which to build on professionally, and it was a truly character-building experience.
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 enjoyed the freedom to explore projects that complemented my skills and being able to expand my knowledge at my own pace.
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 facilities available on campus had everything I needed when I needed it.
I work as a social media executive at LADbible group, writing articles and interviewing some of the biggest names in sport.
I’ve developed so many skills that will help me in the future
After visiting the campus and meeting the course tutors it was a no brainer, this was the place for me to study.
Both the course and the facilities at Teesside University were outstanding.
I use the skills I learned at university in my everyday work and will continue to use them throughout my career.
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.
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 skills I gained at Teesside were invaluable.
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.
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 had an amazing few years at Teesside. Everything I did led me to where I am now.
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.
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.
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.
Paul studied mechanical engineering and now works as a Lead Mechanical Engineer at Nifco.
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.
Teesside University is warm, welcoming and full of lots of incredible people, you'll be surprised how comfortable you feel here.