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 developed so many skills that will help me in the future
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.
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 work as a social media executive at LADbible group, writing articles and interviewing some of the biggest names in sport.
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
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 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 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.
The careers advice and guidance from my tutors regarding creating my CV and application letters has been significant in gaining interviews.
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.
I use the skills I learned at university in my everyday work and will continue to use them throughout my career.
I would recommend Teesside University and my course. It helped to get me where I am today.
I had an amazing few years at Teesside. Everything I did led me to where I am now.
Being able to decide on how I wanted to develop my own study was the best thing about the course.
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 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 look back on my time with great fondness. Teesside University provided me with the greatest of life experiences.
There are some fantastic networking opportunities there and it has led me to where I am now.
Without the University’s careers service and constant LinkedIn sessions, I wouldn’t have had a CV that would have impressed industry professionals.
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.
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.
Teesside University helped me get closer to my goals – from aspiring to work in the games industry to securing my first job.
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.
I enjoyed the freedom to explore projects that complemented my skills and being able to expand my knowledge at my own pace.
Middlesbrough is really student-focused, which made settling in so easy. And the gaming facilities are incredible.
I’ve got a great foundation on which to build on professionally, and it was a truly character-building experience.
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.
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.
The course helped us to prepare for, and be mindful of, going into industry after graduation.