Computing, Engineering & Digital Technologies

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

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

Teesside University is warm, welcoming and full of lots of incredible people, you'll be surprised how comfortable you feel here.

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

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 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

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

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

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.

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

I would recommend Teesside University and my course. It helped to get me where I am today.

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.

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.

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 was a bit nervous about coming as an international student initially, but Teesside has a good mix of cultures which made me more comfortable.

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.'

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 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.

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.

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

I use the skills I learned at university in my everyday work and will continue to use them throughout my 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’ve got a great foundation on which to build on professionally, and it was a truly character-building experience.

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.

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

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

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

I’ve developed so many skills that will help me in the future

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 enjoyed the freedom to explore projects that complemented my skills and being able to expand my knowledge at my own pace.