Computing, Engineering & Digital Technologies

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

I work as a social media executive at LADbible group, writing articles and interviewing some of the biggest names in sport.

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.

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

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 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'd recommend it as a friendly place - both the university and town, with excellent, ambitious lecturers. It gave me a love of literature.

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

Teesside University developed my design thinking and problem-solving skills, encouraging me to find surprising lateral solutions to briefs.

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

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

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

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

Teesside University helped me get closer to my goals – from aspiring to work in the games industry to securing my first job.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

Paul studied mechanical engineering and now works as a Lead Mechanical Engineer at Nifco.

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.

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

Middlesbrough is really student-focused, which made settling in so easy. And the gaming facilities are incredible.

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.

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.