One of the best things about the course was having lectures and briefs set by outsourced professionals such as Atomhawk and Ubisoft.
After visiting the campus and meeting the course tutors it was a no brainer, this was the place for me to study.
The facilities available on campus had everything I needed when I needed it.
Paul studied mechanical engineering and now works as a Lead Mechanical Engineer at Nifco.
I had an amazing few years at Teesside. Everything I did led me to where I am now.
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 is warm, welcoming and full of lots of incredible people, you'll be surprised how comfortable you feel here.
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.
My time at University gave me the confidence and skills to achieve the goals I wanted from my choice in career.
The facilities at Teesside, including the motion capture studio, gave me valuable experience with technology that I would usually only encounter in industry.
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.
The course helped us to prepare for, and be mindful of, going into industry after graduation.
Teesside University helped me get closer to my goals – from aspiring to work in the games industry to securing my first job.
Both the course and the facilities at Teesside University were outstanding.
I’ve got a great foundation on which to build on professionally, and it was a truly character-building experience.
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 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.
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.
My time at Teesside University helped me to understand my purpose in life.
I work as a social media executive at LADbible group, writing articles and interviewing some of the biggest names in sport.
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 enjoyed the freedom to explore projects that complemented my skills and being able to expand my knowledge at my own pace.
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’ve developed so many skills that will help me in the future
The course expanded my knowledge and helped me grow professionally in areas I never imagined. I did it, so can you.
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 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 would recommend Teesside University and my course. It helped to get me where I am today.
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 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.