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.
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.
My time at Teesside University helped me to understand my purpose in life.
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.
Both the course and the facilities at Teesside University were outstanding.
The facilities available on campus had everything I needed when I needed it.
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.'
The skills I gained at Teesside were invaluable.
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.
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.
There are some fantastic networking opportunities there and it has led me to where I am now.
The course expanded my knowledge and helped me grow professionally in areas I never imagined. I did it, so can you.
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 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 careers advice and guidance from my tutors regarding creating my CV and application letters has been significant in gaining interviews.
I'd recommend it as a friendly place - both the university and town, with excellent, ambitious lecturers. It gave me a love of literature.
I look back on my time with great fondness. Teesside University provided me with the greatest of life experiences.
I use the skills I learned at university in my everyday work and will continue to use them throughout my career.
Without the University’s careers service and constant LinkedIn sessions, I wouldn’t have had a CV that would have impressed industry professionals.
The facilities at Teesside, including the motion capture studio, gave me valuable experience with technology that I would usually only encounter in industry.
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 would recommend Teesside University and my course. It helped to get me where I am today.
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 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
I work as a social media executive at LADbible group, writing articles and interviewing some of the biggest names in sport.
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’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.
My time at University gave me the confidence and skills to achieve the goals I wanted from my choice in career.
I had an amazing few years at Teesside. Everything I did led me to where I am now.