Computing, Engineering & Digital Technologies

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.

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 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.

Teesside University helped me get closer to my goals – from aspiring to work in the games industry to securing my first job.

I use the skills I learned at university in my everyday work and will continue to use them throughout my career.

I work as a social media executive at LADbible group, writing articles and interviewing some of the biggest names in sport.

The course helped us to prepare for, and be mindful of, going into industry after graduation.

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.'

Being able to decide on how I wanted to develop my own study was the best thing about the course.

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.

Paul studied mechanical engineering and now works as a Lead Mechanical Engineer at Nifco.

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.

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 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.

The careers advice and guidance from my tutors regarding creating my CV and application letters has been significant in gaining interviews.

I look back on my time with great fondness. Teesside University provided me with the greatest of life experiences.

I enjoyed the freedom to explore projects that complemented my skills and being able to expand my knowledge at my own pace.

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 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.

The facilities at Teesside, including the motion capture studio, gave me valuable experience with technology that I would usually only encounter in industry.

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.

Teesside University developed my design thinking and problem-solving skills, encouraging me to find surprising lateral solutions to briefs.

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.

My time at University gave me the confidence and skills to achieve the goals I wanted from my choice in career.

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.

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’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.