The course helped us to prepare for, and be mindful of, going into industry after graduation.
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.
Middlesbrough is really student-focused, which made settling in so easy. And the gaming facilities are incredible.
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 course expanded my knowledge and helped me grow professionally in areas I never imagined. I did it, so can you.
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.
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 use the skills I learned at university in my everyday work and will continue to use them throughout my career.
The facilities available on campus had everything I needed when I needed it.
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.
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 was a bit nervous about coming as an international student initially, but Teesside has a good mix of cultures which made me more comfortable.
Both the course and the facilities at Teesside University were outstanding.
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.
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’ve got a great foundation on which to build on professionally, and it was a truly character-building experience.
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.
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 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.
The skills I gained at Teesside were invaluable.
The careers advice and guidance from my tutors regarding creating my CV and application letters has been significant in gaining interviews.
I work as a social media executive at LADbible group, writing articles and interviewing some of the biggest names in sport.
I enjoyed the freedom to explore projects that complemented my skills and being able to expand my knowledge at my own pace.
I had an amazing few years at Teesside. Everything I did led me to where I am now.
I’ve developed so many skills that will help me in the future
There are some fantastic networking opportunities there and it has led me to where I am now.
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 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.