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.
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.
Teesside University helped me get closer to my goals – from aspiring to work in the games industry to securing my first job.
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.
I look back on my time with great fondness. Teesside University provided me with the greatest of life experiences.
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 work as a social media executive at LADbible group, writing articles and interviewing some of the biggest names in sport.
Teesside University is warm, welcoming and full of lots of incredible people, you'll be surprised how comfortable you feel here.
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.
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.
I’ve got a great foundation on which to build on professionally, and it was a truly character-building experience.
I had an amazing few years at Teesside. Everything I did led me to where I am now.
I'd recommend it as a friendly place - both the university and town, with excellent, ambitious lecturers. It gave me a love of literature.
There are some fantastic networking opportunities there and it has led me to where I am now.
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.
The course helped us to prepare for, and be mindful of, going into industry after graduation.
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.
The facilities at Teesside, including the motion capture studio, gave me valuable experience with technology that I would usually only encounter in industry.
I would recommend Teesside University and my course. It helped to get me where I am today.
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.
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 use the skills I learned at university in my everyday work and will continue to use them throughout my career.
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
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.
Without the University’s careers service and constant LinkedIn sessions, I wouldn’t have had a CV that would have impressed industry professionals.
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.
After visiting the campus and meeting the course tutors it was a no brainer, this was the place for me to study.
The course expanded my knowledge and helped me grow professionally in areas I never imagined. I did it, so can you.