The facilities at Teesside, including the motion capture studio, gave me valuable experience with technology that I would usually only encounter in industry.
There are some fantastic networking opportunities there and it has led me to where I am now.
I work as a social media executive at LADbible group, writing articles and interviewing some of the biggest names in sport.
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.
Teesside University helped me get closer to my goals – from aspiring to work in the games industry to securing my first job.
Both the course and the facilities at Teesside University were outstanding.
I enjoyed the freedom to explore projects that complemented my skills and being able to expand my knowledge at my own pace.
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 look back on my time with great fondness. Teesside University provided me with the greatest of life experiences.
Teesside University is warm, welcoming and full of lots of incredible people, you'll be surprised how comfortable you feel here.
The course helped us to prepare for, and be mindful of, going into industry after graduation.
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.
I would recommend Teesside University and my course. It helped to get me where I am today.
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.
My time at University gave me the confidence and skills to achieve the goals I wanted from my choice in career.
I had an amazing few years at Teesside. Everything I did led me to where I am now.
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.
Middlesbrough is really student-focused, which made settling in so easy. And the gaming facilities are incredible.
Teesside University developed my design thinking and problem-solving skills, encouraging me to find surprising lateral solutions to briefs.
The skills I gained at Teesside were invaluable.
I use the skills I learned at university in my everyday work and will continue to use them throughout my career.
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 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.
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 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.
I’ve got a great foundation on which to build on professionally, and it was a truly character-building experience.
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
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.