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University Academy 92, situated in Manchester in northern England, is a unique institution in higher education, and an excellent option for international students who wish to study in the UK. It was established by the Manchester United Class of 92 in partnership with Lancaster University, one of the top 10 universities in the UK (Complete University Guide 2024).
The undergraduate programs offered at UA92 include business, sport, media, and digital subject areas. Students can pick from a range of different subjects to study, at different levels to suit their own current abilities.
What makes UA92 different is in the approach to learning. Students don’t just work on the academic side of study, but also on developing the personal skills needed to become ready for a future career in the UK or elsewhere. Dedicated study modules focus on personal growth.
This is supported with the collaborations that the institution has with major companies such as Manchester United, Microsoft, and KPMG. These partnerships are an integral part of the learning journey for students, through masterclasses, guest lectures and more.
There is excellent support available for international students to help them settle in Manchester and at the institution, so that they can achieve the success they deserve.
There are many course options available to students at UA92.
Students learn about the production, consumption and effects of contemporary media and master current digital technologies to create engaging media content, they may choose to specialise in sports journalism or sports media and communications. UA92’s professional media studio and podcast room allow students to practice and present using real-life equipment.
Students interested in studying sport benefit from UA92’s strong links with industry partners including Manchester United, Salford City FC and Lancashire Cricket Club. Degrees include Sports and Exercise Science, Sports Coaching and Physical Education.
Digital graduates are in high demand, and UA92’s courses provide a gateway into many careers. Co-developed with Microsoft and other industry partners, digital degrees in computer science and cyber security provide an emphasis on software development and computer programming.
Taught in the brand-new Business School with input from world-leading organisations like KPMG, students benefit from unique workplace experiences such as insight days, masterclasses and guest lectures. Degrees offered include business management, accounting and finance, and a specialised sport management degree.
UA92 puts character and personal development at the core of each student’s learning experience, with a strong emphasis on building skills that employers want.
This is delivered through the 92 Programme, embedded into every block of study with character and personal development focus days. During these focus days, students will complete activities designed to get them set for future success. The areas of focus are professionalism, strengths, wellness and personal development.
To support student success, subject modules are taught individually. This means that students focus on one subject, learning the content and being assessed within a six-week study block. This allows students to really focus, rather than juggling multiple subjects at one time. Upon completion of the block, students will move to the next subject after a short one-week break.
Students’ timetables of compulsory classes are straightforward. They will either be a ‘morning student’ in class between 9am and 1pm, or an ‘afternoon student’ in class between 2pm and 6pm.
In most cases, students’ timetables will remain fixed throughout each academic year to make it easier for students to organise their lives and have time for part-time work, volunteering or sports. For most, attendance at campus on Wednesdays won’t be compulsory.
There are multiple intakes to allow students to start their studies when they are ready. Students can begin in September, November, January, February, April or June. Accelerated programmes begin in September, January and April only.
The unique model at UA92 allows students to complete their undergraduate degree in as little as two years. Students will study six blocks each year (rather than four), with a shorter summer break. This is a fantastic opportunity for students to finish their degree and get into employment sooner.
19,58,778 Undergraduate Fees are for indicative purposes, check with institution for details
2,99,630 Living costs
6,59,185 To live on campus
There are three scholarship options available to students in the new intake. Two of these will be highly competitive and provide significant discounts on tuition fees for the first year.
UA92 Global has announced this new scholarship as a celebration of the area of Manchester where the institution is based. Two students will be rewarded with this scholarship, which will give them 50 percent off their tuition fees for the first year of study.
UA92 has also announced the Women in Leadership scholarship, which will celebrate equal rights and diversity. This is also worth 50 percent of first year tuition fees, and again two students will receive it.
This scholarship is given to all students who make their payments before the deadline, and is worth GBP 1,000.
UA92 offers entry at three different levels, depending on a student’s academic and language background:
Entry requirements for each level vary by country and educational system, typically ranging from specific grade averages or examination scores to completion of certain levels of education.
There are also English language requirements to consider. For the foundation programmes, students must have an overall score of 5.5 with no unit below 5.5. The overall score requirement increases to 6.0 for Integrated Year One programmes, and 6.5 for Direct Year One programmes.
UA92’s facilities were designed for students, and so there are no large cold lecture theatres or maze-like libraries. Instead, students study in a modern professional working environment with small classrooms to echo the small class sizes (30 max), breakout spaces for collaboration and technology to support learning and prepare for their future career.
The original UA92 campus opened in Old Trafford in 2019 and offers a modern, friendly environment in the sporting heart of Manchester. Onsite there is access to the latest industry-grade technology and digital learning resources, study spaces, Cafe92 and table tennis or Teq-ball, plus paid access to a student gym and fitness zone.
The UA92 Business School is the central hub for World of Business students, and the home of the International Foundation Programme. This exciting new building is in the centre of the city and offers modern classrooms, flexible student spaces, group study booths and social spaces.
UA92 offers Academy Apartments, which are stylish, modern studio or one-bed apartments. Fully furnished, with Wi-Fi and bills included, the facilities offer a safe and clean living environment while students live in Manchester.
UA92 is located in Manchester, a city like no other. Bold, welcoming and buzzing with life: many students fall in love with it and never leave.
There’s no denying that Manchester is rooted in sporting greatness. Home to two Premier League football teams and many world-class sporting venues – the Emirates Old Trafford Cricket Ground is located next door to the Old Trafford campus. So, for students who support City or United, love cricket or rugby, want to play or cheer on their team, Manchester is a city with sport at the very heart.
Students will be spoilt for choice when it comes to arts and culture, with a host of art galleries and museums as well as the iconic Central Library, and John Rylands library (two minutes from the Business School). Students will be inspired by artists, enjoy artefacts from around the globe and understand the rich history of a city that grew out of industrial innovation.
Students will have access to all the culinary delights imaginable nearby, with amazing restaurants and smaller street food vendors serving food from all over the world, with many options well suited to students on a budget.
For a special occasion Spinningfields, next to the Business School, has top international restaurants like Sexy Fish and The Ivy.
Manchester is renowned for its style and shopping. Students can choose to shop in the city centre or the impressive Trafford Centre – the UK’s second largest indoor centre, just a 15 minute drive from the Old Trafford campus. There’s also the Northern Quarter, which has a range of unique boutique stores along with lots of new bars and coffee shops to enjoy.
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