The course expanded my knowledge and helped me grow professionally in areas I never imagined. I did it, so can you.
There are some fantastic networking opportunities there and it has led me to where I am now.
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
Teesside University is warm, welcoming and full of lots of incredible people, you'll be surprised how comfortable you feel here.
I'd recommend it as a friendly place - both the university and town, with excellent, ambitious lecturers. It gave me a love of literature.
Middlesbrough is really student-focused, which made settling in so easy. And the gaming facilities are incredible.
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 look back on my time with great fondness. Teesside University provided me with the greatest of life experiences.
Teesside University developed my design thinking and problem-solving skills, encouraging me to find surprising lateral solutions to briefs.
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.
Both the course and the facilities at Teesside University were outstanding.
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.
After visiting the campus and meeting the course tutors it was a no brainer, this was the place for me to study.
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 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 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.
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.
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.
I work as a social media executive at LADbible group, writing articles and interviewing some of the biggest names in sport.
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 facilities available on campus had everything I needed when I needed it.
Without the University’s careers service and constant LinkedIn sessions, I wouldn’t have had a CV that would have impressed industry professionals.
I had an amazing few years at Teesside. Everything I did led me to where I am now.
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 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.
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.
Teesside University helped me get closer to my goals – from aspiring to work in the games industry to securing my first job.