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.
Without the University’s careers service and constant LinkedIn sessions, I wouldn’t have had a CV that would have impressed industry professionals.
I’ve developed so many skills that will help me in the future
The course helped us to prepare for, and be mindful of, going into industry after graduation.
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
I look back on my time with great fondness. Teesside University provided me with the greatest of life experiences.
The course expanded my knowledge and helped me grow professionally in areas I never imagined. I did it, so can you.
I would recommend Teesside University and my course. It helped to get me where I am today.
I work as a social media executive at LADbible group, writing articles and interviewing some of the biggest names in sport.
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.
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.
Middlesbrough is really student-focused, which made settling in so easy. And the gaming facilities are incredible.
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 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.
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.'
My time at University gave me the confidence and skills to achieve the goals I wanted from my choice in career.
After visiting the campus and meeting the course tutors it was a no brainer, this was the place for me to study.
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 had an amazing few years at Teesside. Everything I did led me to where I am now.
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.
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.
One of the best things about the course was having lectures and briefs set by outsourced professionals such as Atomhawk and Ubisoft.
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.
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.
The facilities at Teesside, including the motion capture studio, gave me valuable experience with technology that I would usually only encounter in 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.
The careers advice and guidance from my tutors regarding creating my CV and application letters has been significant in gaining interviews.
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.
My time at Teesside University helped me to understand my purpose in life.