Computing, Engineering & Digital Technologies

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

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 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’ve got a great foundation on which to build on professionally, and it was a truly character-building experience.

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

My time at Teesside University helped me to understand my purpose in life.

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.

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.

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

One of the best things about the course was having lectures and briefs set by outsourced professionals such as Atomhawk and Ubisoft.

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.

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

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

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

Middlesbrough is really student-focused, which made settling in so easy. And the gaming facilities are incredible.

The facilities available on campus had everything I needed when I needed it.

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.

I would recommend Teesside University and my course. It helped to get me where I am today.

Without the University’s careers service and constant LinkedIn sessions, I wouldn’t have had a CV that would have impressed industry professionals.

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'd recommend it as a friendly place - both the university and town, with excellent, ambitious lecturers. It gave me a love of literature.

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.

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