Computing, Engineering & Digital Technologies

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.

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.

After visiting the campus and meeting the course tutors it was a no brainer, this was the place for me to study.

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

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.

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

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.

There are some fantastic networking opportunities there and it has led me to where I am now.

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

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 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.

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

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

I enjoyed the freedom to explore projects that complemented my skills and being able to expand my knowledge at my own pace.

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

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 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 skills I gained at Teesside were invaluable.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.'

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

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