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.
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.'
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.
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.
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 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 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.
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 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 helped us to prepare for, and be mindful of, going into industry after graduation.
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.
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 would recommend Teesside University and my course. It helped to get me where I am today.
The facilities available on campus had everything I needed when I needed it.
The facilities at Teesside, including the motion capture studio, gave me valuable experience with technology that I would usually only encounter in industry.
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
I work as a social media executive at LADbible group, writing articles and interviewing some of the biggest names in sport.
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.
Without the University’s careers service and constant LinkedIn sessions, I wouldn’t have had a CV that would have impressed industry professionals.
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.
Teesside University developed my design thinking and problem-solving skills, encouraging me to find surprising lateral solutions to briefs.
Middlesbrough is really student-focused, which made settling in so easy. And the gaming facilities are incredible.
Teesside University helped me get closer to my goals – from aspiring to work in the games industry to securing my first job.
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.
I enjoyed the freedom to explore projects that complemented my skills and being able to expand my knowledge at my own pace.
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.
My time at Teesside University helped me to understand my purpose in life.