One of the best things about the course was having lectures and briefs set by outsourced professionals such as Atomhawk and Ubisoft.
There are some fantastic networking opportunities there and it has led me to where I am now.
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.
Middlesbrough is really student-focused, which made settling in so easy. And the gaming facilities are incredible.
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 enjoyed the freedom to explore projects that complemented my skills and being able to expand my knowledge at my own pace.
I’ve developed so many skills that will help me in the future
Paul studied mechanical engineering and now works as a Lead Mechanical Engineer at Nifco.
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.
The facilities at Teesside, including the motion capture studio, gave me valuable experience with technology that I would usually only encounter in industry.
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 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.
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.
I had an amazing few years at Teesside. Everything I did led me to where I am now.
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 would recommend Teesside University and my course. It helped to get me where I am today.
I’ve got a great foundation on which to build on professionally, and it was a truly character-building experience.
The course expanded my knowledge and helped me grow professionally in areas I never imagined. I did it, so can you.
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.
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 work as a social media executive at LADbible group, writing articles and interviewing some of the biggest names in sport.
Both the course and the facilities at Teesside University were outstanding.
Teesside University developed my design thinking and problem-solving skills, encouraging me to find surprising lateral solutions to briefs.
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.
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.
I use the skills I learned at university in my everyday work and will continue to use them throughout my career.