Teesside University is warm, welcoming and full of lots of incredible people, you'll be surprised how comfortable you feel here.
The skills I gained at Teesside were invaluable.
The course helped us to prepare for, and be mindful of, going into industry after graduation.
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 facilities available on campus had everything I needed when I needed it.
Teesside University helped me get closer to my goals – from aspiring to work in the games industry to securing my first job.
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.
Paul studied mechanical engineering and now works as a Lead Mechanical Engineer at Nifco.
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.
Teesside University developed my design thinking and problem-solving skills, encouraging me to find surprising lateral solutions to briefs.
I look back on my time with great fondness. Teesside University provided me with the greatest of life experiences.
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.
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.
One of the best things about the course was having lectures and briefs set by outsourced professionals such as Atomhawk and Ubisoft.
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.
There are some fantastic networking opportunities there and it has led me to where I am now.
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 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.
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.
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.
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 would recommend Teesside University and my course. It helped to get me where I am today.
I enjoyed the freedom to explore projects that complemented my skills and being able to expand my knowledge at my own pace.
The careers advice and guidance from my tutors regarding creating my CV and application letters has been significant in gaining interviews.
My time at University gave me the confidence and skills to achieve the goals I wanted from my choice in career.
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 use the skills I learned at university in my everyday work and will continue to use them throughout my career.
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.