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Computing, Engineering & Digital Technologies

Here some of our successful alumni detail how Teesside helped them on their career path.

Sophie Winch

Sophie Winch

BA (Hons) Web and Multimedia

I now work for a well-respected Solicitors as a Human Resources Coordinator and feel that going to University has been the best decision I have ever made.

Meet Sophie Winch  

Michael Lazenby

Michael Lazenby

BSc (Hons) Web and Multimedia

The facilities available on campus had everything I needed when I needed it.

Meet Michael Lazenby  

Sam Smith

Sam Smith

BA (Hons) Film and Television Production

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

Meet Sam Smith  

Amani Ibrahimi

Amani Ibrahimi

BA (Hons) Multimedia Journalism with NCTJ Qualification

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.

Meet Amani Ibrahimi  

Katherine Lindhorst

Katherine Lindhorst

MA Animation

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

Meet Katherine Lindhorst  

Shaun Stephenson

Shaun Stephenson

MSc Computer Aided Graphical Technology Applications, now MA 3D Games Art

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.

Meet Shaun Stephenson  

Yngvill Hopen

Yngvill Hopen

MA Concept Art for Games and Animation

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.

Meet Yngvill Hopen  

Steven Askham

Steven Askham

BA (Hons) Marketing

Both the course and the facilities at Teesside University were outstanding.

Meet Steven Askham  

Channelle Gowland

Channelle Gowland

Diploma in Higher Education in Operating Department Practice

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

Meet Channelle Gowland  

Emma Bidgood

Emma Bidgood

MSc Advanced Home Futures

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

Meet Emma Bidgood  

Phil Watson

Phil Watson

BSc (Hons) Multimedia

I had an amazing few years at Teesside. Everything I did led me to where I am now.

Meet Phil Watson  

Stefan Oprisan

Stefan Oprisan

BA (Hons) 3D Games Art

Without the University’s careers service and constant LinkedIn sessions, I wouldn’t have had a CV that would have impressed industry professionals.

Meet Stefan Oprisan  

Ellen Dudley

Ellen Dudley

BA (Hons) Computer Games Art

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.

Meet Ellen Dudley  

Stuart Wareham

Stuart Wareham

BSc (Hons) Media Technology

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

Meet Stuart Wareham  

India Barnardo

India Barnardo

BA (Hons) Digital Character Animation

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

Meet India Barnardo  

Neil Fatkin

Neil Fatkin

MA Journalism

The careers advice and guidance from my tutors regarding creating my CV and application letters has been significant in gaining interviews.

Meet Neil Fatkin  

Jordan Rowcroft

Jordan Rowcroft

BA (Hons) Web and Multimedia

My time at University gave me the confidence and skills to achieve the goals I wanted from my choice in career.

Meet Jordan Rowcroft  

Jordan Grimmer

Jordan Grimmer

MA Concept Art for Games and Animation

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.

Meet Jordan Grimmer  

Hannah Graham

Hannah Graham

MSc Computing

My time at Teesside University helped me to understand my purpose in life.

Meet Hannah Graham  

Judyta Kulpa

Judyta Kulpa

BA (Hons) Film and Television Production

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.

Meet Judyta Kulpa  

Rosemary Stubbs

Rosemary Stubbs

MA Cultural History

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

Meet Rosemary Stubbs  

Rebecca Pearce

Rebecca Pearce

BA (Hons) Visual Effects

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.

Meet Rebecca Pearce  

Sam Kemp

Sam Kemp

MA Concept Art

One of the best things about the course was having lectures and briefs set by outsourced professionals such as Atomhawk and Ubisoft.

Meet Sam Kemp  

Mohammed Azharuddin Siddiqui

Mohammed Azharuddin Siddiqui

MSc IT Management

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.

Meet Mohammed Azharuddin Siddiqui  

Husnain Imran

Husnain Imran

BSc (Hons) Computer and Digital Forensics

I use the skills I learned at university in my everyday work and will continue to use them throughout my career.

Meet Husnain Imran  

Palak Arora

Palak Arora

MSc Digital Forensics and Cyber Investigation

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

Meet Palak Arora  

Tom Salmon

Tom Salmon

BA (Hons) Performance for Live and Recorded Media

The course helped us to prepare for, and be mindful of, going into industry after graduation.

Meet Tom Salmon  

Daisy Kavanagh-Spall

Daisy Kavanagh-Spall

MA Animation

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.

Meet Daisy Kavanagh-Spall  

Hannah Cheetham

Hannah Cheetham

MA Multimedia Public Relations

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.

Meet Hannah Cheetham  

Samuel Smith

Samuel Smith

BA (Hons) Film and Television Production

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.

Meet Samuel Smith  

 
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