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 course helped us to prepare for, and be mindful of, going into industry after graduation.
The facilities available on campus had everything I needed when I needed it.
I'd recommend it as a friendly place - both the university and town, with excellent, ambitious lecturers. It gave me a love of literature.
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.
After visiting the campus and meeting the course tutors it was a no brainer, this was the place for me to study.
I work as a social media executive at LADbible group, writing articles and interviewing some of the biggest names in sport.
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.
The facilities at Teesside, including the motion capture studio, gave me valuable experience with technology that I would usually only encounter in industry.
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 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 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 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.
I use the skills I learned at university in my everyday work and will continue to use them throughout my career.
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.
My time at University gave me the confidence and skills to achieve the goals I wanted from my choice in career.
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 would recommend Teesside University and my course. It helped to get me where I am today.
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.
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.
Middlesbrough is really student-focused, which made settling in so easy. And the gaming facilities are incredible.
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.
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’ve got a great foundation on which to build on professionally, and it was a truly character-building experience.
Teesside University is warm, welcoming and full of lots of incredible people, you'll be surprised how comfortable you feel here.
I’ve developed so many skills that will help me in the future