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 got a great foundation on which to build on professionally, and it was a truly character-building experience.
Teesside University helped me get closer to my goals – from aspiring to work in the games industry to securing my first job.
I’ve developed so many skills that will help me in the future
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 University and my course. It helped to get me where I am today.
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.
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.
The careers advice and guidance from my tutors regarding creating my CV and application letters has been significant in gaining interviews.
Teesside University developed my design thinking and problem-solving skills, encouraging me to find surprising lateral solutions to briefs.
Without the University’s careers service and constant LinkedIn sessions, I wouldn’t have had a CV that would have impressed industry professionals.
My time at University gave me the confidence and skills to achieve the goals I wanted from my choice in career.
I use the skills I learned at university in my everyday work and will continue to use them throughout my career.
Both the course and the facilities at Teesside University were outstanding.
The course expanded my knowledge and helped me grow professionally in areas I never imagined. I did it, so can you.
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 course helped us to prepare for, and be mindful of, going into industry after graduation.
Being able to decide on how I wanted to develop my own study was the best thing about the course.
My time at Teesside University helped me to understand my purpose in life.
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 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 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 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.
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 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.
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.
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 work as a social media executive at LADbible group, writing articles and interviewing some of the biggest names in sport.
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.