After visiting the campus and meeting the course tutors it was a no brainer, this was the place for me to study.
The skills I gained at Teesside were invaluable.
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.
The course helped us to prepare for, and be mindful of, going into industry after graduation.
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.
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.
The facilities at Teesside, including the motion capture studio, gave me valuable experience with technology that I would usually only encounter in industry.
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.
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 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
My time at University gave me the confidence and skills to achieve the goals I wanted from my choice in career.
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.
Both the course and the facilities at Teesside University were outstanding.
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 work as a social media executive at LADbible group, writing articles and interviewing some of the biggest names in sport.
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.
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.
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'd recommend it as a friendly place - both the university and town, with excellent, ambitious lecturers. It gave me a love of literature.
The facilities available on campus had everything I needed when I needed it.
Teesside University developed my design thinking and problem-solving skills, encouraging me to find surprising lateral solutions to briefs.
Teesside University is warm, welcoming and full of lots of incredible people, you'll be surprised how comfortable you feel here.
The thing I loved most about my time on the course was how I was able to really concentrate on developing the skills that I felt would help me progress into a future career.
I use the skills I learned at university in my everyday work and will continue to use them throughout my career.
I had an amazing few years at Teesside. Everything I did led me to where I am now.
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.'
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.