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.
There are some fantastic networking opportunities there and it has led me to where I am now.
After visiting the campus and meeting the course tutors it was a no brainer, this was the place for me to study.
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.
I look back on my time with great fondness. Teesside University provided me with the greatest of life experiences.
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.
The course offered an optional work placement, where I could gain the exposure to the industry I needed, that would set me up for a role after graduating.
I had an amazing few years at Teesside. Everything I did led me to where I am now.
Both the course and the facilities at Teesside University were outstanding.
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’ve developed so many skills that will help me in the future
Paul studied mechanical engineering and now works as a Lead Mechanical Engineer at Nifco.
I would recommend Teesside University and my course. It helped to get me where I am today.
The course helped us to prepare for, and be mindful of, going into industry after graduation.
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.
Teesside University developed my design thinking and problem-solving skills, encouraging me to find surprising lateral solutions to briefs.
The careers advice and guidance from my tutors regarding creating my CV and application letters has been significant in gaining interviews.
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.
The facilities available on campus had everything I needed when I needed it.
Teesside University helped me get closer to my goals – from aspiring to work in the games industry to securing my first job.
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.
I work as a social media executive at LADbible group, writing articles and interviewing some of the biggest names in sport.
I enjoyed the freedom to explore projects that complemented my skills and being able to expand my knowledge at my own pace.
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.
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.
The skills I gained at Teesside were invaluable.
Being able to decide on how I wanted to develop my own study was the best thing about the course.
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.
I’ve got a great foundation on which to build on professionally, and it was a truly character-building experience.