I’ve developed so many skills that will help me in the future
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.
The careers advice and guidance from my tutors regarding creating my CV and application letters has been significant in gaining interviews.
I look back on my time with great fondness. Teesside University provided me with the greatest of life experiences.
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 course helped us to prepare for, and be mindful of, going into industry after graduation.
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.
Middlesbrough is really student-focused, which made settling in so easy. And the gaming facilities are incredible.
After visiting the campus and meeting the course tutors it was a no brainer, this was the place for me to study.
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 developed my design thinking and problem-solving skills, encouraging me to find surprising lateral solutions to briefs.
I’ve got a great foundation on which to build on professionally, and it was a truly character-building experience.
I work as a social media executive at LADbible group, writing articles and interviewing some of the biggest names in sport.
My time at Teesside University helped me to understand my purpose in life.
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 use the skills I learned at university in my everyday work and will continue to use them throughout my career.
The facilities available on campus had everything I needed when I needed it.
The skills I gained at Teesside were invaluable.
One of the best things about the course was having lectures and briefs set by outsourced professionals such as Atomhawk and Ubisoft.
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
Paul studied mechanical engineering and now works as a Lead Mechanical Engineer at Nifco.
Teesside University is warm, welcoming and full of lots of incredible people, you'll be surprised how comfortable you feel here.
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 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.
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.
Teesside University helped me get closer to my goals – from aspiring to work in the games industry to securing my first job.
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’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.