Both the course and the facilities at Teesside University were outstanding.
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.
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.
The course expanded my knowledge and helped me grow professionally in areas I never imagined. I did it, so can you.
One of the best things about the course was having lectures and briefs set by outsourced professionals such as Atomhawk and Ubisoft.
Paul studied mechanical engineering and now works as a Lead Mechanical Engineer at Nifco.
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 careers advice and guidance from my tutors regarding creating my CV and application letters has been significant in gaining interviews.
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.
After visiting the campus and meeting the course tutors it was a no brainer, this was the place for me to study.
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.
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.
My time at University gave me the confidence and skills to achieve the goals I wanted from my choice in career.
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 work as a social media executive at LADbible group, writing articles and interviewing some of the biggest names in sport.
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.
Teesside University helped me get closer to my goals – from aspiring to work in the games industry to securing my first job.
The course helped us to prepare for, and be mindful of, going into industry after graduation.
I use the skills I learned at university in my everyday work and will continue to use them throughout my career.
There are some fantastic networking opportunities there and it has led me to where I am now.
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
The facilities at Teesside, including the motion capture studio, gave me valuable experience with technology that I would usually only encounter in industry.
Without the University’s careers service and constant LinkedIn sessions, I wouldn’t have had a CV that would have impressed industry professionals.
I had an amazing few years at Teesside. Everything I did led me to where I am now.
My time at Teesside University helped me to understand my purpose in life.
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.
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.'
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.