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.
I’ve developed so many skills that will help me in the future
The course helped us to prepare for, and be mindful of, going into industry after graduation.
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 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 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 careers advice and guidance from my tutors regarding creating my CV and application letters has been significant in gaining interviews.
The course expanded my knowledge and helped me grow professionally in areas I never imagined. I did it, so can you.
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 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.
Middlesbrough is really student-focused, which made settling in so easy. And the gaming facilities are incredible.
Teesside University is warm, welcoming and full of lots of incredible people, you'll be surprised how comfortable you feel here.
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.
Teesside University developed my design thinking and problem-solving skills, encouraging me to find surprising lateral solutions to briefs.
Paul studied mechanical engineering and now works as a Lead Mechanical Engineer at Nifco.
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.
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.
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.
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’ve got a great foundation on which to build on professionally, and it was a truly character-building experience.
I work as a social media executive at LADbible group, writing articles and interviewing some of the biggest names in sport.
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.
My time at University gave me the confidence and skills to achieve the goals I wanted from my choice in career.
Being able to decide on how I wanted to develop my own study was the best thing about the course.
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 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 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.
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’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.