After visiting the campus and meeting the course tutors it was a no brainer, this was the place for me to study.
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.
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.
Being able to decide on how I wanted to develop my own study was the best thing about the course.
Teesside University developed my design thinking and problem-solving skills, encouraging me to find surprising lateral solutions to briefs.
There are some fantastic networking opportunities there and it has led me to where I am now.
Without the University’s careers service and constant LinkedIn sessions, I wouldn’t have had a CV that would have impressed industry professionals.
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 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 enjoyed the freedom to explore projects that complemented my skills and being able to expand my knowledge at my own pace.
The facilities at Teesside, including the motion capture studio, gave me valuable experience with technology that I would usually only encounter in industry.
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 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 work as a social media executive at LADbible group, writing articles and interviewing some of the biggest names in sport.
Middlesbrough is really student-focused, which made settling in so easy. And the gaming facilities are incredible.
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.
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 look back on my time with great fondness. Teesside University provided me with the greatest of life experiences.
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.
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 University gave me the confidence and skills to achieve the goals I wanted from my choice in career.
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.
Teesside University is warm, welcoming and full of lots of incredible people, you'll be surprised how comfortable you feel here.
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. 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 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 helped me get closer to my goals – from aspiring to work in the games industry to securing my first job.