I look back on my time with great fondness. Teesside University provided me with the greatest of life experiences.
The facilities available on campus had everything I needed when I needed it.
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.
Paul studied mechanical engineering and now works as a Lead Mechanical Engineer at Nifco.
Both the course and the facilities at Teesside University were outstanding.
The course helped us to prepare for, and be mindful of, going into industry after graduation.
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.
One of the best things about the course was having lectures and briefs set by outsourced professionals such as Atomhawk and Ubisoft.
The careers advice and guidance from my tutors regarding creating my CV and application letters has been significant in gaining interviews.
Without the University’s careers service and constant LinkedIn sessions, I wouldn’t have had a CV that would have impressed industry professionals.
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.
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.
My time at Teesside University helped me to understand my purpose in life.
The skills I gained at Teesside were invaluable.
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 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.
Being able to decide on how I wanted to develop my own study was the best thing about the course.
I’ve got a great foundation on which to build on professionally, and it was a truly character-building experience.
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 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 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.
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.
I would recommend Teesside University and my course. It helped to get me where I am today.
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.
My time at University gave me the confidence and skills to achieve the goals I wanted from my choice in career.
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.
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.