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 careers advice and guidance from my tutors regarding creating my CV and application letters has been significant in gaining interviews.
One of the best things about the course was having lectures and briefs set by outsourced professionals such as Atomhawk and Ubisoft.
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.
Middlesbrough is really student-focused, which made settling in so easy. And the gaming facilities are incredible.
There are some fantastic networking opportunities there and it has led me to where I am now.
The facilities at Teesside, including the motion capture studio, gave me valuable experience with technology that I would usually only encounter in industry.
Paul studied mechanical engineering and now works as a Lead Mechanical Engineer at Nifco.
The facilities available on campus had everything I needed when I needed it.
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.
Teesside University is warm, welcoming and full of lots of incredible people, you'll be surprised how comfortable you feel here.
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 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.
Without the University’s careers service and constant LinkedIn sessions, I wouldn’t have had a CV that would have impressed industry professionals.
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 look back on my time with great fondness. Teesside University provided me with the greatest of life experiences.
I work as a social media executive at LADbible group, writing articles and interviewing some of the biggest names in sport.
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.
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 would recommend Teesside University and my course. It helped to get me where I am today.
Being able to decide on how I wanted to develop my own study was the best thing about the course.
Teesside University helped me get closer to my goals – from aspiring to work in the games industry to securing my first job.
Teesside University developed my design thinking and problem-solving skills, encouraging me to find surprising lateral solutions to briefs.
I’ve got a great foundation on which to build on professionally, and it was a truly character-building experience.
After visiting the campus and meeting the course tutors it was a no brainer, this was the place for me to study.
I had an amazing few years at Teesside. Everything I did led me to where I am now.
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 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.
Both the course and the facilities at Teesside University were outstanding.