One of the best things about the course was having lectures and briefs set by outsourced professionals such as Atomhawk and Ubisoft.
My time at Teesside University helped me to understand my purpose in life.
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 was a bit nervous about coming as an international student initially, but Teesside has a good mix of cultures which made me more comfortable.
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.
Paul studied mechanical engineering and now works as a Lead Mechanical Engineer at Nifco.
Teesside University developed my design thinking and problem-solving skills, encouraging me to find surprising lateral solutions to briefs.
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’ve got a great foundation on which to build on professionally, and it was a truly character-building experience.
I would recommend Teesside University and my course. It helped to get me where I am today.
Middlesbrough is really student-focused, which made settling in so easy. And the gaming facilities are incredible.
Without the University’s careers service and constant LinkedIn sessions, I wouldn’t have had a CV that would have impressed industry professionals.
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 use the skills I learned at university in my everyday work and will continue to use them throughout my career.
The course expanded my knowledge and helped me grow professionally in areas I never imagined. I did it, so can you.
I enjoyed the freedom to explore projects that complemented my skills and being able to expand my knowledge at my own pace.
I work as a social media executive at LADbible group, writing articles and interviewing some of the biggest names in sport.
Being able to decide on how I wanted to develop my own study was the best thing about the course.
The facilities at Teesside, including the motion capture studio, gave me valuable experience with technology that I would usually only encounter in industry.
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.
I look back on my time with great fondness. Teesside University provided me with the greatest of life experiences.
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 helped me get closer to my goals – from aspiring to work in the games industry to securing my first job.
The course helped us to prepare for, and be mindful of, going into industry after graduation.
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’ve developed so many skills that will help me in the future
Both the course and the facilities at Teesside University were outstanding.
My time at University gave me the confidence and skills to achieve the goals I wanted from my choice in career.
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.
The careers advice and guidance from my tutors regarding creating my CV and application letters has been significant in gaining interviews.