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UNIVERSITY ACADEMY 92
Undergraduate Prospectus
2020 Edition
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CONTENTS
ABOUT UA92 COURSES KEY INFORMATION
YOUR
Welcome to UA92 2-3 Introduction32-33 Student support 50-51
and well-being
Unlock your greatness 4-5
Business Fees, finances and 52-53
Our unique educational team 6
practical pointers
Accounting and Finance 34-35
UA92’s founders 7
BA (Hons) How to apply to UA92 54-55
Education co-designed8-11
Business Studies BA (Hons) 36-37 Location and how to find us 56-57
with industry leaders
Open Days 58-59
Our educational approach 12-13 Media
Stay connected 60
The Target Talent Curriculum 14-15 Journalism BA (Hons) 38-39
Academic year structure 16-17 Media and Communications 40-41
BA (Hons)
Your weekly timetable 18-19
GREATNESS
An academic model for the 20-21 Sport
game changers of tomorrow Physical Education BA (Hons) 42-43
A warm welcome for 22-23 Sports and Exercise Science 44-45
international students BSc (Hons) University Academy 92 and UA92 are
trading names of UA92 Old Trafford
Our campus 24-25 Limited, a company registered in England
New for 2020 and Wales under the company number
Accommodation26-27 11065440. Registered office: University
New courses coming soon 46-47 House, Bailrigg, Lancaster, LA1 4YW.
12 reasons to love Manchester 28-29
Certificate in Higher Education 48-49 Whilst every effort has been made to
More than a degree 30-31 ensure the accuracy of the information
this is preparation for life supplied herein, UA92 cannot be held
responsible for any errors or omissions.
ABOUT UA92
ABOUT UA92
WELCOME TO UA92
WELCOME TO UA92
AT UA92 WE BELIEVE THAT SUCCESS WELCOME
IS DOWN TO MORE THAN LUCK AND
Thank you for your interest in University Academy 92 (UA92) – a truly distinctive Higher
Education institution based at our fabulous new campus in Old Trafford, Manchester.
Top quality learning is assured as you study for a degree in your chosen discipline,
TALENT. IT’S ABOUT WORKING HARD
awarded by Lancaster University. However, the UA92 experience is about much more
than an academic qualification – it’s preparation for life. You’ll embark on a personal
development journey to forge your character, challenging and supporting you in equal
measure, and preparing you to reach your full potential.
TO BE YOUR BEST SELF. STRIVING TO
We understand students often need to combine study with other commitments such as work,
caring responsibilities or other passions. That’s why you’ll have a straightforward and stable
timetable, designed to make your time on campus as efficient as possible, together with
a range of tools to support your learning outside formal classes, at times to suit you.
ACHIEVE YOUR DREAMS. AND NEVER Our unique partnership brings experience, passion, industry contacts and academic
credibility, all with a strong work ethic, tenacity and a spirit of never giving up –
this is our formula for unlocking your greatness.
GIVING UP UNTIL YOU’VE MADE IT. Enjoy reading this prospectus and I hope it motivates you to find out more,
to visit us and to apply to study with us. I wish you every success in your own
personal development and learning journey, wherever that takes you.
Professor Craig Gaskell | Principal and CEO, UA92.
Gary Neville | Co-Founder, UA92.
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UNLOCK YOUR
ABOUT UA92
ABOUT UA92
GREATNESS
UNLOCK YOUR GREATNESS
UNLOCK YOUR GREATNESS
UNIV
UNIV
UNIV
University Academy 92 (UA92) is a game-changing
higher education experience, read on to find out more
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about what we offer and why we’re distinctive.
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Discover who you really are Learning for the real world
As part of your degree you will Our courses are co-developed with
develop your cognitive, emotional industry leaders such as Microsoft
and social intelligence, plus and KPMG, so your degree will
attention to physical and mental give you the skills and knowledge
MANCH
MANC
well-being to enable you to shine, current employers are looking
whatever your dreams. More on for. Meet some of our partners
page 14. on page 8.
Your own personal coach
You’ll get the support of a personal
development coach throughout
your learning journey. They
Unique educational team
UA92 is formed from a strong
collaboration between academic
leaders, Lancaster University,
MANCH
are there to guide, inspire and alongside Manchester United
challenge you to go further. legends turned entrepreneurs
More on page 14. and sporting managers, the
Class of 92, plus a strong group
A timetable to suit real lives of employer partners. More on
page 6.
You can learn at the same time
as gaining real-world experience. Experience, guaranteed
Our distinctive academic structure
(page 16) helps you balance All students will have the
study with work, placements, opportunity to take part in work
caring responsibilities and other placements, which will be in
commitments in your busy life. tandem with your studies.
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OUR UNIQUE UA92’S
ABOUT UA92
ABOUT UA92
EDUCATIONAL TEAM FOUNDERS
OUR UNIQUE EDUCATIONAL TEAM
UA92’S FOUNDERS
The combination of our
founders and industry
partners makes UA92
game-changing.
PARTNERS
LANCASTER UNIVERSITY THE CLASS OF 92
Since its creation in 1964, Lancaster University has been The Class of 92 – which included UA92 co-founders, Gary
at the forefront of academic excellence. Founded on the Neville, Phil Neville, Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes and Nicky
principles that the growth of higher education would lead Butt – were at the heart of the most successful football
to the extension of education to all, Lancaster University Premier League team of all time: Manchester United, under
is socially inclusive and high ranking. one of the most inspiring managers, Sir Alex Ferguson.
UA92 Named as The Times and Sunday Times 2018 University
of the Year, Lancaster’s vision as a globally significant
university is to transform people’s lives and society
through the quality of its research and teaching.
Since hanging up their boots, they’ve built business
empires, including Hotel and Café Football, and taken
ownership of Salford City Football Club. Ryan manages
the Welsh football team, Phil manages the England
women’s football team, Paul manages Oldham Athletic,
Top 10 in all three national league tables, Lancaster and Nicky manages Manchester United’s under 21 football
is recognised as one of the UK’s leading universities.
LANCASTER CLASS
team. Most of the group also regularly work in the media
Degrees studied at UA92 will be awarded by Lancaster as pundits and commentators.
University, meaning your degree will be highly regarded.
UNIVERSITY OF 92
For the group, UA92 is about supporting the talent of
Lancaster’s ethos of innovation, accessibility and the future. They believe we are all talented in different
employability means that it is a perfect partner for UA92. ways and more needs to be done to nurture that talent
to prepare for successful careers and fulfilling lives.
“UA92 is a deliberate attempt to offer something
different to prospective students. It is designed to “We decided to develop an education offering a few
attract people who might not otherwise have chosen years ago and wanted to base it on the principles
university, as well as mainstream Higher Education that influenced our success at Manchester United,
students looking for different approaches to enhance with one of the greatest leaders of all time, Sir Alex
their subject knowledge, life skills, personal network Ferguson. These have formed the founding principles
and employment prospects.” of UA92; they underpin the philosophy and shape
Professor Mark E. Smith | the UA92 experience.”
Vice-Chancellor, Lancaster University.
Ryan Giggs | Co-Founder, UA92.
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EDUCATION CO-DESIGNED
ABOUT UA92
ABOUT UA92
WITH INDUSTRY LEADERS
EDUCATION CO-DESIGNED WITH INDUSTRY LEADERS
EDUCATION CO-DESIGNED WITH INDUSTRY LEADERS
OUR PARTNERS
Did you know? Our partners engage
UA92 works with industry leaders to make sure the skills
you develop are inspired by real business needs. with us at a number of levels
Leading industry partners have teamed up with UA92
including developing the curriculum,
to develop the talent they’re looking to employ tomorrow. providing placements, acting as
Our partners are integral to the UA92 experience, they
co-develop curriculum, act as personal development coaches,
personal coaches to our students
offer placements and will often be seen on campus. and providing insight sessions.
“UA92 inspires its partners to work together and share “Lancashire Cricket is delighted to be a partner of UA92,
one goal: unlocking greatness, both in young people, having the campus right on our doorstep means we can easily
and the world around them.” offer placement and paid work experiences for students.
We also take great pleasure in contributing to the curriculum
Derrick McCourt | Microsoft. to ensure graduates are ready for our world of work.”
Daniel Gidney | Chief Executive Lancashire Cricket.
“We actively seek graduates from diverse backgrounds with a
variety of experiences, who’ll provide a wealth of viewpoints “For Insight, the approach which UA92 take to education
on client matters, foresight on our decisions and challenge on is central to the future of our workforce. Making sure that
our actions. I am proud that we are working with UA92 and graduates aren’t just technically brilliant, but also prepared
investing in the next generation of graduates.” for the world of work is crucial for their success.”
Nicola Quayle | Office Senior Partner in Manchester, KPMG. Emma De Sousa | Managing Director UK and
Senior Vice President Marketing EMEA, Insight.
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ABOUT UA92
ABOUT UA92
EDUCATION CO-DESIGNED WITH INDUSTRY LEADERS
EDUCATION CO-DESIGNED WITH INDUSTRY LEADERS
GIVEN THE CRITICAL NEED FOR
DIGITAL SKILLS ACROSS THE UK,
MICROSOFT SHARES UA92’S
VISION TO ENSURE STUDENTS
GAIN THE SPECIFIC SKILLS
AND PRACTICAL EXPERTISE
THAT EMPLOYERS WANT AND NEED.
Cindy Rose | CEO and Area Vice President, Microsoft UK.
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OUR EDUCATIONAL
ABOUT UA92
ABOUT UA92
APPROACH
OUR EDUCATIONAL APPROACH
OUR EDUCATIONAL APPROACH
UNIVERSITY
YOU’LL LEARN TO PUSH
We put character and personal development
at the core of your learning experience with a
strong emphasis on work ethic. You’ll develop
your resilience and ability to solve problems
ACADEMY 92
YOURSELF HARDER,
and face challenges.
As a reflective learner, you’ll take positive learning even
when things don’t go to plan. Your communication
TO BE RESILIENT AND
skills will be developed to engage and influence at
different levels, one-to-one, in small groups, or with
large audiences. You will learn to respect the views and
perspectives of others in a complex global and digital
world. You’ll develop as a collaborator and team player
and also develop your own leadership skills.
PREPARED, AND TO KEEP
A significant amount of your time will of course be spent
focusing on your chosen subject. Here you will study CHARACTER
topics in depth, often working in small groups with
academic experts or advanced practitioners. Study of DEVELOPMENT
STRIVING FOR BETTER.
underlying theory will be complemented with practical
and project work as well as insight days. Work placement
opportunities will also help you develop a better
understanding of the professional work environment.
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By combining academic development with a core
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of character and personal development, you will be
M I C D V E LO P
prepared for learning lifelong, whether that be through E
further study at postgraduate level, through your
developing career, or through life in general.
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THE TARGET TALENT CURRICULUM
ABOUT UA92
ABOUT UA92
THE TARGET TALENT CURRICULUM
THE TARGET TALENT CURRICULUM
THIS IS MUCH MORE THAN A DEGREE – IT’S PREPARATION FOR LIFE. COGNITIVE EMOTIONAL SOCIAL PHYSICAL AND CAREER
INTELLIGENCE INTELLIGENCE INTELLIGENCE MENTAL WELL-BEING PREPAREDNESS
The intellectual abilities The ability to identify, The ability to naturally An awareness and Development of the
to learn, retain and use assess, and manage your perceive and respond understanding of physical attributes of a highly
UA92 is a game-changing experience The Target Talent Curriculum will develop your cognitive, emotional
knowledge to reason, emotions, and handle appropriately to the and mental health employable professional
that’s more than a degree; it’s preparation and social intelligence, your understanding of physical and mental
recognise, pose and interpersonal relationships personalities of individuals and your impact on and the ability to
well-being, and your preparedness for employment. This will
for life. You will develop academically, be through studying a range of Target Talent themes, through
solve problems. with empathy. and dynamics of groups. personal performance communicate those
studying a range of topics in-depth in your and development. attributes successfully.
engaging and reflecting on work placements and insight visits,
chosen subject area. However, character and via regular support from your personal development coach.
and personal development, including This approach is designed to put you in the best possible place
for your university-level studies and to prepare you for a strong CHARACTER TRAITS WE’LL AIM TO UNLOCK IN YOU
preparation for employment, come career trajectory after graduation.
through the Target Talent Curriculum.
TARGET TALENT CURRICULUM THEMES
The Target Talent themes are developed through induction activities,
specific themed modules and embedded activities within subject
As well as giving you the modules, as well as through projects and placements.
specialist knowledge you’d
expect from an academic Resilience Professionalism Leadership
CRITICAL THINKER DIGITAL CHAMPION PROBLEM-SOLVER CREATIVE
education, we want you Health and Well-being Team Working Career Preparedness
COLLABORATOR
to graduate well prepared Problem Solving Financial Literacy Reflective Practice
to tackle the challenges Communication Skills Global Citizenship Digital Literacy
ahead on your chosen path.
Professor Craig Gaskell | Principal and CEO, UA92.
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT COACHING
Every student will have a personal development coach.
You will meet your coach on a regular basis and will develop a
portfolio that will capture your personal development journey and INFLUENTIAL ETHICAL REFLECTIVE SELF-DISCIPLINED
preparation for future employment. Your coach will also discuss COMMUNICATOR LEADER ACHIEVER ORGANISER
and support you personally, referring you to physical and mental
well-being professionals for specialist advice if necessary.
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ACADEMIC YEAR
ABOUT UA92
ABOUT UA92
STRUCTURE
ACADEMIC YEAR STRUCTURE
ACADEMIC YEAR STRUCTURE
SEP
ENTRY POINT
NOV
ENTRY POINT
JAN
ENTRY POINT
APR SUMMER BREAK THE KEY DETAILS
• A full-time academic year, worth 120
STUDY BLOCK 1 STUDY BLOCK 2 STUDY BLOCK 3 STUDY BLOCK 4 STUDY BLOCK 5 STUDY BLOCK 6 credits is studied over 4 blocks.
(6 WEEKS) (6 WEEKS) (6 WEEKS) (6 WEEKS) (6 WEEKS) (6 WEEKS) • Each block lasts for 6 weeks.
• Assessments are normally contained
CHRISTMAS BREAK
within each block; there are no
TARGET TALENT MODULE
TARGET TALENT MODULE
TARGET TALENT MODULE
TARGET TALENT MODULE
TARGET TALENT MODULE
TARGET TALENT MODULE
traditional end-of-year examinations
outside of the block structure.
5 CREDITS
5 CREDITS
5 CREDITS
5 CREDITS
5 CREDITS
5 CREDITS
SUBJECT SUBJECT SUBJECT SUBJECT SUBJECT SUBJECT
MODULE MODULE MODULE MODULE MODULE MODULE • You study a single subject module
worth 25 credits in weeks 1 to 5 of
25 CREDITS 25 CREDITS 25 CREDITS 25 CREDITS 25 CREDITS 25 CREDITS
each block.
• Week 6 focuses on character and
personal development theme as
part of the Target Talent Curriculum
in a module worth 5 credits.
• Block 1 starts in September and block
4 finishes in April, however, November
and January entry is possible.
30 30 30 30 30 30 • Blocks 5 and 6 facilitate re-assessments
or summer study for students enrolling
CREDITS CREDITS CREDITS CREDITS CREDITS CREDITS in November or January.
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ABOUT UA92
ABOUT UA92
TIMETABLE
YOUR WEEKLY TIMETABLE
YOUR WEEKLY TIMETABLE
THE KEY DETAILS
MON TUE WED THU FRI
• Your timetable of compulsory classes will
9AM 9AM
be straightforward. You will either be a
‘morning student’ in class 9am until 1pm or
an ‘afternoon student’, in class 2pm until
6pm, each weekday (except Wednesdays).
4 HOUR 4 HOUR 4 HOUR 4 HOUR
AM
AM
• Your timetable will remain fixed throughout
MORNING CLASSES MORNING CLASSES MORNING CLASSES MORNING CLASSES
your studies to make it easier to organise
your life while you’re a student.
NO COMPULSORY
• Attendance at campus on Wednesdays
ATTENDANCE
1PM 1PM
won’t be compulsory, but you will have Online/remote
remote and/or online learning activities learning, voluntary
2PM 2PM
to engage with fully, as part of your course. extra support on
• Wednesdays also provide opportunities campus, other
to get extra support or do voluntary work, voluntary activities.
sports or additional personal development 4 HOUR 4 HOUR 4 HOUR 4 HOUR
PM
PM
and career enhancement activities.
AFTERNOON CLASSES AFTERNOON CLASSES AFTERNOON CLASSES AFTERNOON CLASSES
6PM 6PM
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AN ACADEMIC MODEL FOR THE O
ABOUT UA92
ABOUT UA92
START THE
TUDY BL
TH
GAME CHANGERS OF TOMORROW
30
ACADEMIC YEAR
AN ACADEMIC MODEL FOR THE GAME CHANGERS OF TOMORROW
AN ACADEMIC MODEL FOR THE GAME CHANGERS OF TOMORROW
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IN SEPTEMBER,
NOVEMBER
OR JANUARY
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We offer an intense and immersive education that works for people
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with big ambitions and real lives to juggle… let’s take a closer look. ITS
AVAILABLE F E AC
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END-OF-YEAR EXAMS
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ASSESSMENT IS INCLUDED
IN EACH FOCUSED MODULE –
YOU LEARN IT, THEN PROVE IT.
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25 CREDITS 5 CREDITS
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SUBJECT MODULE TARGET TALENT CURRICULUM
EAR A TOTA FOR FIVE WEEKS. FOR THE FINAL WEEK
OF EACH BLOCK.
FOCUSED LEARNING:
STUDY ONE MODULE AT A TIME
SHORT STUDY AN EDUCATIONAL
BREAKS BETWEEN EXPERIENCE
EACH BLOCK DEVELOP YOUR COGNITIVE,
EMOTIONAL AND SOCIAL
TO ENABLE YOU INTELLIGENCE AS WELL
REMOTE/ONLINE LEARNING, EXTRA SUPPORT TO RE-CHARGE AS YOUR MENTAL AND
ON CAMPUS OR VOLUNTARY/ADDITIONAL STUDY IN THE MORNING PHYSICAL WELL-BEING.
DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES OR AFTERNOON
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ABOUT UA92
ABOUT UA92
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
A WARM WELCOME FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
A WARM WELCOME FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
At UA92, we warmly welcome students from across the globe. Our programmes are
designed to prepare you to live, work and to be a success anywhere in the world.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS ENGLISH LANGUAGE APPLYING TO UA92 AS AN
REQUIREMENTS INTERNATIONAL STUDENT
We like to keep things simple. All our
undergraduate courses have the same If your first language isn’t English, you may We understand that applying for a degree
academic entry criteria – all you need be asked for a recognised English language abroad is a big step, so we have a dedicated
to do is check the details for the country qualification – you’ll need to speak, write and Admissions Team to help guide you through
in which you studied on our website. communicate well to make the most of your the process. Alternatively you can do it
This typically means a school leaving time here. We look for an IELTS score of 6.0 by yourself or use one of our country
qualification that is equivalent to a British or equivalent. Other suitable qualifications representatives to help you. Please get
school leaving qualification, for example, include Pearson PTE score, Cambridge in touch with us if you would like details
A-levels or the International Baccalaureate. English Language Assessment and of a representative near you.
Trinity College London - ISE II and III.
If you don’t have appropriate qualifications, For further information or support, please
we recommend a Foundation Programme email us at hello.global@UA92.ac.uk.
with one of our approved providers – please ENGLISH, PRE-SESSIONAL Refer to our website www.UA92.ac.uk/global.
get in touch for more information about this AND PATHWAY PROGRAMMES
by emailing us at hello.global@UA92.ac.uk.
SUPPORT AND INFORMATION
To help you get the most out of your UA92
experience, we can recommend a number FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
of providers to ensure you have the best
quality preparation for your degree course If you have any questions about
– please get in touch for more information studying at UA92, please email us
hello.global@UA92.ac.uk. directly at hello.global@UA92.ac.uk.
For more information You’ll also find all the latest info online
about international at www.UA92.ac.uk/global.
qualifications you can WHAT ABOUT VISAS?
refer to our website International students studying with
www.UA92.ac.uk/global UA92 will be sponsored by Lancaster
University under its Tier 4 sponsorship
licence (DV8F761XX).
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ABOUT UA92
Our campus is based just over 10 minutes by tram from
Manchester city centre, close to Emirates Old Trafford Cricket
Ground and Manchester United Football Stadium.
Our buzzing, purpose-built spaces offer a variety of teaching
OUR CAMPUS
OUR CAMPUS
environments equipped with top technology to really enhance
the way you learn, Microsoft will even have a space in the
building. There’ll be plenty of space for quiet study and group
projects too, and – of course – there’s high-speed Wi-Fi
connectivity throughout. When you need brainfood, our
on-site café will be well stocked with healthy snacks, artisan
coffee and other tempting treats.
Our campus is undergoing significant development
Good to know: We’re just a stone’s throw
at the time of publishing – but you’ll find all the
away from the Old Trafford tram stop,
latest information at www.UA92.ac.uk/campus,
so our campus is completely accessible
and you can even watch a ‘fly-through’ video tour
by public transport.
to get a taste of our vision.
24 Unlock your greatness at www.UA92.ac.uk Artistic impressions of what our campus may look like. Unlock your greatness at www.UA92.ac.uk 25STYLISH, CONVENIENT
ABOUT UA92
ABOUT UA92
ACCOMMODATION
ACCOMMODATION
ACCOMMODATION
Wondering where you’ll stay? Welcome to
Westpoint, a stylish development within walking
distance of our campus.
Working in partnership with Trafford Council, we have
secured stunning accommodation at Westpoint.
Student accommodation upgraded
You will have your own space which includes your own study
area, bathroom and kitchenette facilities. A welcoming communal
lounge, great facilities and lots to do locally, means you’ll be
sure to make friends fast.
What’s waiting in your new home?
Apartments and studios are bright and fresh, with facilities
that include:
Communal Laundry Superfast Private High Quality
Lounge Facilities Wi-Fi Gym Interiors
Smart Tech CCTV For 15 Minute Walk
Sustainable Underfloor Such As Video Maintenance Or 1 Tram Stop
Design Heating Intercoms And Security From Campus
We will be constantly reviewing FOR PRICES AND MORE INFORMATION,
our accommodation portfolio. Visit
www.UA92.ac.uk for the latest information.
Photography by Carl Sukonik PLEASE VISIT WWW.UA92.AC.UK.
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04. TRAFFORD LIFE 06. MUSIC, MUSIC, MUSIC 11. SUPERB SHOPPING
ABOUT UA92
ABOUT UA92
You may think Manchester is where it’s all Oasis, Take That, The Courteeners, Bugzy Manchester is renowned for its style and
happening, but don’t overlook Trafford. Malone, Blossoms, The Stone Roses and The shopping. Choose to shop in the city centre
LOVE MANCHESTER
Though it’s just a few minutes from Manchester 1975. Yes, we’re name-dropping. But many or the impressive Trafford Centre – the UK’s
12 REASONS TO LOVE MANCHESTER
12 REASONS TO LOVE MANCHESTER
city centre, there’s loads going on right on of the UK’s ‘best’ musicians and bands have second largest indoor shopping centre, just
your doorstep. Music fans might be interested
to know that Joy Division and The Smiths
originated from Manchester. There’s always
something new to discover, whether you’re 08. POLITICS AND PEOPLE 15 minutes from the campus. The vibrant
Northern Quarter offers vintage boutiques,
have called Trafford their home. There’s lots into chasing the ‘Madchester’ vibe, chilling Emmeline Pankhurst founded the Women’s design studios and locally crafted ceramics
to see and do with cinema, Legoland, and to the BBC Philharmonic or partying at Social and Political Union in Manchester and jewellery, with new coffee shops and
adventure golf – to name but a few – close Parklife, there are numerous venues and in 1903. Her aim? Recruiting working class bars opening all the time. Away from the city
THE BEST CITY IN THE WORLD? WE THINK SO. THERE’S SO by at the INTU Trafford Centre. Trafford is festivals across the city. women into the suffragette movement to and a stone’s throw from the campus is the
a popular area to live thanks to its fantastic village-like and bohemian Chorlton, offering
MUCH TO LOVE ABOUT LIVING IN GREATER MANCHESTER... community feel, proximity to Manchester
aid the struggle for the vote. Her home
quirky independent shops and cafés.
still stands, and has become the Pankhurst
city centre and excellent transport links. Centre for heritage and community.
01. THE ‘MOST 09. HOME TO THE FIRST
LIVEABLE UK CITY’ EVER FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY
Manchester is the top-ranking British city An industrial city with a passion for self-
in The Economist Intelligence Unit’s Global improvement, Manchester has always been
Liveability Ranking for 2018. We’ve made a place of learning. Chetham’s Library was
it to first place in the UK for the past seven opened in Manchester in 1653 and is still open
years running. What’s more, we’ve got one to this day. It’s the oldest public library in the
of the largest student populations of any city
in Europe, with over 100,000 students, so 07. LEGENDARY SPORT English speaking world, with over 100,000
volumes of printed books.
you’ll be in good company when you choose
to study here.
02. EMPLOYMENT GROWTH There’s no denying that Manchester and Old
12. AMAZING ARTS AND CULTURE
Trafford are entrenched in sporting greatness.
10. GREEN SPACES
According to the Guardian*, Manchester is
the largest and fastest growing employment
area in the Northwest. Big global brands
05. BRIGHT PROSPECTS This great city is home to two Premier League
football teams and world-class sporting
You’ll be spoilt for choice when it comes to
arts and culture, there are a host of art galleries
MediaCityUK is the largest purpose-built venues in the shape of Emirates Old Trafford With plenty of green spaces on your and museums as well as the iconic Central
including Boohoo, Kellogg’s, the BBC, Unilever Cricket Ground – located next door to our
media location in Europe, home to over doorstep like Chorlton and Sale Water Parks and John Rylands libraries. Be inspired
and Missguided all call Manchester home. campus and Manchester United’s home:
8,000 digital and creative businesses. and great transport connections to wild by artists, enjoy artefacts from around the
The internationally renowned Manchester Old Trafford. So if you love cricket, support places like North Wales and the Lake District globe and understand the rich history of
Science Partnerships is home to over 170 City or United, or prefer to cheer the Sale – there’s room to breathe, be fit and be a city that grew out of industrial innovation.
03. INNOVATION AND companies in the life science, biotechnology, Sharks on to a try or three, we’re a city of
sporting legends!
yourself. Who says you can’t have urban
buzz and the great outdoors?
HOME, a centre for art, theatre and film is
a couple of tram stops away from campus.
LOCAL INDUSTRY ICT, digital and creative sectors.
Back in 1783, the first steam-powered
mill was set up by Richard Arkwright on
Miller Street in the city centre. This paved
the way for mass production techniques,
and Manchester’s explosive growth into
‘Cottonopolis’. More recently, Tom Kilburn
and Freddie Williams changed the world
by designing and building the world’s first
stored program digital computer here in
Manchester. This clever kit was the forerunner
of all modern computers, smartphones
and essential tech we find invaluable today.
28 Unlock your greatness at www.UA92.ac.uk *Content sourced from www.theguardian.com/business/2018/mar/21/north-midlands-england-jobs-growth Unlock your greatness at www.UA92.ac.uk 29MORE THAN EMPLOYER
ABOUT UA92
WELCOME
ABOUT
FOCUSING
UA92 INTRODUCING
ON YOUR
PLACEMENTS FOR
A DEGREE ACADEMIC
MORE THAN A DEGREE THIS IS PREPARATION FOR LIFE
MORE THANUA92
& CHARACTER ALL STUDENTS
THIS IS
A DEGREE THIS IS PREPARATION FOR LIFE
DEVELOPMENT
PRESTIGIOUS
PREPARATION DEGREES AWARDED BY
LANCASTER UNIVERSITY
FOR LIFE BRAND NEW STUDY
CAMPUS MORNINGS OR
OLD TRAFFORD
UA92 is a game-changing higher education
experience located in Manchester. Join us
for a personal development journey that IN OLD AFTERNOONS
will forge your character, and equip you
with the foundation to achieve your goals. TRAFFORD,
This, coupled with our distinctive academic MANCHESTER
model helps you balance education and life.
This is our formula for unlocking greatness.
CO-DEVELOPED ALL STUDENTS
WITH HAVE A PERSONAL
Find out more by coming to see us INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT
LEADERS COACH
– the dates for our open days can
be found online at www.UA92.ac.uk
30 Unlock your greatness at www.UA92.ac.uk 31COURSES
COURSES
INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION
ARE YOU BRAVE?
ARE YOU BOLD?
ARE YOU AMBITIOUS?
ARE YOU UA92?
Read on to find out about our courses.
Your degree will be awarded by Lancaster University.
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COURSES
COURSES
Our typical entry offer is 104 UCAS
ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE
points from level 3 qualifications in
Duration UCAS Code
ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE BA (HONS)
ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE BA (HONS)
3 Years N921 addition to GCSEs (or equivalent).
We operate a flexible admissions
BA (HONS)
Campus Code Institution Code policy, reviewing your application
A U01 as a whole, giving consideration
to your personal statement and
achievements so far. If you do not
see your qualification below please
contact our Admissions Team at
hello@UA92.ac.uk.
Accounting and Finance is your gateway to a career in a vast range of industries – BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM
graduates with a finance background are in high demand from employers, BTEC Diploma: D*D
and can go on to work at the highest level in organisations of all kinds.
Pass Access Course:
With 104 UCAS points
A levels: BCC
International Baccalaureate:
28 points with 14 from
ABOUT THE COURSE SUBJECT CURRICULUM MODULES (25 Credits per module) Higher Level Subjects
Through studying this course, you will develop an understanding IELTS: 6.0 with no score lower than 5.5
of the disciplines and practice of Accounting and Finance and be LEVEL 4 (YEAR 1) LEVEL 5 (YEAR 2) LEVEL 6 (YEAR 3)
In addition to:
equipped with the theoretical and practical skills needed to embark Management and Financial Accounting
Project GCSE: 5 at grade C/4 including
on a career in Accounting and Finance. Organisation Principles and Practices
Maths and English or equivalent
The skills you gain during your course will enable you to Economics
Intermediate Management Advanced Financial
Accounting Accounting
develop the knowledge and skills to be able to provide financial
information for a wide range of purposes, including planning, Introduction to
Finance
Advanced Management
Management Accounting Accounting
performance measurement and reporting. You will also develop
the skills to be able to undertake financial decision-making, Financial Statement Don’t yet meet the
Finance and Accounting Auditing
asset pricing, risk management and understand financial market Analysis entry requirements
organisation and behaviour. for this degree?
UA92 provides you with more than just a degree, we aim to prepare Take the first step
you for life. Through the UA92 Curriculum you will study a series of with a CertHE
academic subject modules and will develop your personal character TARGET TALENT CURRICULUM THEMES course in
through our unique Target Talent Curriculum. Accounting
The Target Talent themes are developed through induction activities, (see page 48-49).
specific themed modules (20 credits per year), and embedded activities
within subject modules, as well as through projects and placements.
Resilience Professionalism Leadership
Health and Well-being Team Working Career Preparedness
FOR THE MOST UP TO
Problem Solving Financial Literacy Reflective Practice DATE INFORMATION ABOUT
Communication Skills Global Citizenship Digital Literacy THIS COURSE VISIT
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COURSES
COURSES
Our typical entry offer is 104 UCAS
BUSINESS STUDIES
points from level 3 qualifications in
Duration UCAS Code
BUSINESS STUDIES BA (HONS)
BUSINESS STUDIES BA (HONS)
3 Years N922 addition to GCSEs (or equivalent).
We operate a flexible admissions
BA (HONS)
Campus Code Institution Code policy, reviewing your application
A U01 as a whole, giving consideration
to your personal statement and
achievements so far. If you do not
see your qualification below please
contact our Admissions Team at
In an ever-changing world where businesses are facing new challenges and developing new hello@UA92.ac.uk.
technologies, economic models, and workplace practices, we need leaders. People who aren’t
afraid to push the boundaries, test new ideas and innovate to build a better and more stable BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM
world. You will provide the answers to the challenges we face today. This course is designed BTEC Diploma: D*D
to prepare you to do so with innovation, intelligence, resilience, creativity and flair. Pass Access Course:
With 104 UCAS points
A levels: BCC
International Baccalaureate:
28 points with 14 from
ABOUT THE COURSE SUBJECT CURRICULUM MODULES (25 Credits per module) Higher Level Subjects
Business Studies is an interdisciplinary business and management IELTS: 6.0 with no score lower than 5.5
degree. Through your Business Studies course you will explore the LEVEL 4 (YEAR 1) LEVEL 5 (YEAR 2) LEVEL 6 (YEAR 3)
In addition to:
business world in the widest possible sense and gain the knowledge
Management and
Global Perspective GCSE: 5 at grade C/4 including
you need to understand the workings of a range of businesses, in Managing People Project
Organisation Maths and English or equivalent
organisational styles and formats. and Organisations
Digital Business Models
As part of your course you will explore the key business and Economics Operations Management
and Processes
management disciplines of:
Marketing Data Science Consultancy Skills
• Management and Organisation;
Introduction to Finance Don’t yet meet the
Digital Business Solutions Rethinking Leadership
• Marketing; and Accounting entry requirements
for this degree?
• Leadership;
Take the first step
• Finance and Accounting;
with a CertHE course
• Operations Management;
TARGET TALENT CURRICULUM THEMES in Business Studies
(see page 48-49).
• Technology. The Target Talent themes are developed through induction activities,
specific themed modules (20 credits per year), and embedded activities
UA92 provides you with more than just a degree, we aim to prepare within subject modules, as well as through projects and placements.
you for life. Through the UA92 Curriculum you will study a series of
academic subject modules and will develop your personal character
Resilience Professionalism Leadership
through our unique Target Talent Curriculum.
Health and Well-being Team Working Career Preparedness
FOR THE MOST UP TO
Problem Solving Financial Literacy Reflective Practice DATE INFORMATION ABOUT
Communication Skills Global Citizenship Digital Literacy THIS COURSE VISIT
UA92.AC.UK/COURSES
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COURSES
COURSES
Our typical entry offer is 104 UCAS
JOURNALISM
points from level 3 qualifications in
Duration UCAS Code
JOURNALISM BA (HONS)
JOURNALISM BA (HONS)
3 Years P921 addition to GCSEs (or equivalent).
We operate a flexible admissions
BA (HONS)
Campus Code Institution Code policy, reviewing your application
A U01 as a whole, giving consideration
to your personal statement and
achievements so far. If you do not
see your qualification below please
contact our Admissions Team at
What does it mean to be a journalist today? In a world where a smartphone is all you need hello@UA92.ac.uk.
to break a story, what sets the good and the great apart? How do you start? You will explore
the rapidly changing practices and possibilities of journalism within the wider context of BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM
contemporary media industries and digital technologies. BTEC Diploma: D*D
Pass Access Course:
With 104 UCAS points
A levels: BCC
International Baccalaureate:
28 points with 14 from
ABOUT THE COURSE SUBJECT CURRICULUM MODULES (25 Credits per module) Higher Level Subjects
Journalism offers a challenging programme of study designed to IELTS: 6.0 with no score lower than 5.5
develop your critical theoretical understanding of contemporary LEVEL 4 (YEAR 1) LEVEL 5 (YEAR 2) LEVEL 6 (YEAR 3)
In addition to:
journalism (print, broadcast, online and citizen). You will foster a Media, Technology
Journalism Practice Project GCSE: 5 at grade C/4 including
range of practical journalistic skills and competencies using current and Culture
Maths and English or equivalent
commercial and open source technologies and platforms.
Communication Techniques Media, Events and
Media Law and Ethics
and Creating Content News Cultures
During your course you will consider rapidly changing practices
of journalism within the wider context of contemporary media Media Production
Audio and Video
Advanced Journalism
Production
industries and digital technologies. You will explore a range
of theories and develop practical experience and expertise Don’t yet meet the
Introduction to Journalism News Journalism Investigative Journalism
with respect to a variety of essential professional skills and entry requirements
technical competencies. for this degree?
This is a course for the bold, the brave and the curious: Take the first step
sharp, passionate, questioning minds who’ll shape our with a CertHE
perspectives tomorrow. TARGET TALENT CURRICULUM THEMES course in
Journalism Studies
UA92 provides you with more than just a degree, we aim to The Target Talent themes are developed through induction activities, (see page 48-49).
prepare you for life. Through the UA92 Curriculum you will study specific themed modules (20 credits per year), and embedded activities
a series of academic subject modules and will develop your within subject modules, as well as through projects and placements.
personal character through our unique Target Talent Curriculum.
Resilience Professionalism Leadership
Health and Well-being Team Working Career Preparedness
FOR THE MOST UP TO
Problem Solving Financial Literacy Reflective Practice DATE INFORMATION ABOUT
Communication Skills Global Citizenship Digital Literacy THIS COURSE VISIT
UA92.AC.UK/COURSES
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COURSES
COURSES
Our typical entry offer is 104 UCAS
MEDIA AND COMMUNICATIONS
points from level 3 qualifications in
Duration UCAS Code
MEDIA AND COMMUNICATIONS BA (HONS)
MEDIA AND COMMUNICATIONS BA (HONS)
3 Years P922 addition to GCSEs (or equivalent).
We operate a flexible admissions
BA (HONS)
Campus Code Institution Code policy, reviewing your application
A U01 as a whole, giving consideration
to your personal statement and
achievements so far. If you do not
see your qualification below please
contact our Admissions Team at
We live in an ever-changing, media-saturated world. From advertisements to political hello@UA92.ac.uk.
messages, marketing campaigns to cultural critiques and scholarship, every day we produce
and consume hundreds – sometimes thousands – of messages. Together these messages BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM
express our understanding of ourselves, shape our relationships with others, and to help BTEC Diploma: D*D
us make sense of everyday events and experiences. Pass Access Course:
With 104 UCAS points
A levels: BCC
International Baccalaureate:
28 points with 14 from
ABOUT THE COURSE SUBJECT CURRICULUM MODULES (25 Credits per module) Higher Level Subjects
You will be challenged to think critically about various media IELTS: 6.0 with no score lower than 5.5
forms and platforms as sources of information and ideology, as LEVEL 4 (YEAR 1) LEVEL 5 (YEAR 2) LEVEL 6 (YEAR 3)
In addition to:
producers of entertainment and distraction, as modes of power Media, Technology Politics, Power and
Project GCSE: 5 at grade C/4 including
and persuasion. You will explore the politics and economics of and Culture Communication
Maths and English or equivalent
global media industries and how they influence and impact upon
Communication Techniques Media, Events and
our everyday lives. and Creating Content News Cultures
Media Law and Ethics
You will develop a wide-ranging knowledge of the production, Audio and Video
Media Policy: Politics
Media Production and Economics of the
meaning and consumption of contemporary media to underpin Production
Media Industries
your own practical media work and develop your skills in relation Don’t yet meet the
to a whole range of digital media technologies and techniques. Media and Public Relations
Integrated Marketing Researching Media entry requirements
Communication Audiences for this degree?
This may include: studio practice; audio-visual equipment; working
with still and moving images; sound recording and mixing; textual Take the first step
production; blogging, websites and other online platforms and with a CertHE
practices; contemporary social media; apps and adverts; gaming course in Media
and game design. Working individually and in teams, you will create TARGET TALENT CURRICULUM THEMES and Communication
a number of media products from videos to mash-ups, montages (see page 48-49).
to mixes, from adverts to artworks. The Target Talent themes are developed through induction activities,
specific themed modules (20 credits per year), and embedded activities
UA92 provides you with more than just a degree, we aim to prepare
within subject modules, as well as through projects and placements.
you for life. Through the UA92 Curriculum you will study a series of
academic subject modules and will develop your personal character
through our unique Target Talent Curriculum. Resilience Professionalism Leadership
FOR THE MOST UP TO
Health and Well-being Team Working Career Preparedness
DATE INFORMATION ABOUT
THIS COURSE VISIT
Problem Solving Financial Literacy Reflective Practice
Communication Skills Global Citizenship Digital Literacy
UA92.AC.UK/COURSES
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COURSES
COURSES
Our typical entry offer is 104 UCAS
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
points from level 3 qualifications in
Duration UCAS Code
PHYSICAL EDUCATION BA (HONS)
PHYSICAL EDUCATION BA (HONS)
3 Years X921 addition to GCSEs (or equivalent).
We operate a flexible admissions
BA (HONS)
Campus Code Institution Code policy, reviewing your application
A U01 as a whole, giving consideration
to your personal statement and
achievements so far. If you do not
see your qualification below please
contact our Admissions Team at
Learning and developing fitness and sporting abilities can bring both health and happiness. hello@UA92.ac.uk.
This course will help you inspire passion for movement and exercise in others. You’ll gain the
skills and confidence to take on a range of sporting roles. Whether you dream of becoming BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM
a mentor to young people who aim for professional sporting careers, a life-support to adults BTEC Diploma: D*D
who want to get physically active, or making exercise accessible, this is the course for you. Pass Access Course:
With 104 UCAS points
A levels: BCC
International Baccalaureate:
28 points with 14 from
ABOUT THE COURSE SUBJECT CURRICULUM MODULES (25 Credits per module) Higher Level Subjects
During your Physical Education degree you will develop a thorough IELTS: 6.0 with no score lower than 5.5
understanding of how the human body works during exercise LEVEL 4 (YEAR 1) LEVEL 5 (YEAR 2) LEVEL 6 (YEAR 3)
In addition to:
and sporting activity. Your course focuses on human performance
Human Anatomy Teaching and Learning in GCSE: 5 at grade C/4 including
and exercise in relation to: and Physiology Physical Education
Project
Maths and English or equivalent
• Human responses and adaptations to sport and exercise; Introduction to Human Movement and Contemporary Issues in
Sports Psychology Conditioning Physical Education and Sport
• The performance of sport and exercise and its enhancement,
monitoring and analysis; Coaching and Psychology of Sports
Human Movement and
Performance in Physical
• Health-related and disease management aspects of exercise
Movement Analysis and Exercise
Education Don’t yet meet the
and physical activity. entry requirements
Applied Teaching and
Introduction to Teaching Coaching Adults and
Learning in Physical
for this degree?
You will develop and apply your knowledge and understanding in Physical Education Children
Education
through the core Sports and Physical Education disciplines Take the first step
of Anatomy, Physiology and Psychology. These topics will be with a CertHE
considered in the context of teaching and learning, coaching and course in Sports
exercise in a range of settings with different population groups. Development
TARGET TALENT CURRICULUM THEMES (see page 48-49).
You will discover how you can inspire others to embrace sport
and fitness by making healthy choices, and also learn how to The Target Talent themes are developed through induction activities,
teach and mentor the next generation of athletes. You will learn specific themed modules (20 credits per year), and embedded activities
skills to work with adults to re-engage them with healthy living, within subject modules, as well as through projects and placements.
activity, physical fitness and well-being. FOR THE MOST UP TO
DATE INFORMATION ABOUT
Resilience Professionalism Leadership
UA92 provides you with more than just a degree, we aim to prepare
you for life. Through the UA92 Curriculum you will study a series of Health and Well-being Team Working Career Preparedness
academic subject modules and will develop your personal character
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THIS COURSE VISIT
through our unique Target Talent Curriculum.
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COURSES
COURSES
Our typical entry offer is 104 UCAS
SPORTS AND EXERCISE SCIENCE
points from level 3 qualifications in
Duration UCAS Code
SPORTS AND EXERCISE SCIENCE BSc (HONS)
SPORTS AND EXERCISE SCIENCE BSc (HONS)
3 Years C921 addition to GCSEs (or equivalent).
We operate a flexible admissions
BSc (HONS)
Campus Code Institution Code policy, reviewing your application
A U01 as a whole, giving consideration
to your personal statement and
achievements so far. If you do not
see your qualification below please
contact our Admissions Team at
We live in an exciting time for sport and fitness. It’s a growing global industry that provides hello@UA92.ac.uk.
career opportunities the world over, peopled by passionate, dedicated experts who want to
help us change our relationships with our bodies and health. When you study Sports and BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM
Exercise Science at UA92, you’ll deepen your understanding of the key issues in sport. You’ll BTEC Diploma: D*D
develop your own fitness, and learn about the science that underpins our physical ability. Pass Access Course:
With 104 UCAS points
A levels: BCC
International Baccalaureate:
28 points with 14 from
ABOUT THE COURSE SUBJECT CURRICULUM MODULES (25 Credits per module) Higher Level Subjects
During the Sports and Exercise Science course you will develop IELTS: 6.0 with no score lower than 5.5
your understanding of human performance and its application to LEVEL 4 (YEAR 1) LEVEL 5 (YEAR 2) LEVEL 6 (YEAR 3)
In addition to:
sport and exercise. Your course focuses on human performance Human Anatomy Anatomy and Biomechanics
Project GCSE: 5 at grade C/4 including
and exercise in relation to: and Physiology of Sport and Exercise
Maths and English or equivalent
• Human responses and adaptations to sport and exercise; Biomechanics
Physiology of Contemporary Issues in
Human Activity Sports and Exercise Science
• The performance of sport and exercise and its enhancement, Introduction to Psychology of Sports Human Movement
monitoring and analysis; Sports Psychology and Exercise and Performance
• Health-related and disease management aspects of exercise Coaching and Science and Practice Don’t yet meet the
Strength and Conditioning
and physical activity;
Movement Analysis of Coaching entry requirements
for this degree?
• Policy, planning, management and delivery of sporting opportunities.
Take the first step
Your degree will support your development and enable you to apply with a CertHE
your knowledge and understanding through the core Sports and TARGET TALENT CURRICULUM THEMES course in Sports
Exercise Science disciplines of Anatomy, Biomechanics, Physiology Performance
and Psychology. The Target Talent themes are developed through induction activities, (see page 48-49).
specific themed modules (20 credits per year), and embedded activities
UA92 provides you with more than just a degree, we aim to prepare
within subject modules, as well as through projects and placements.
you for life. Through the UA92 Curriculum you will study a series of
academic subject modules and will develop your personal character
Resilience Professionalism Leadership
through our unique Target Talent Curriculum.
Health and Well-being Team Working Career Preparedness
FOR THE MOST UP TO
Problem Solving Financial Literacy Reflective Practice DATE INFORMATION ABOUT
Communication Skills Global Citizenship Digital Literacy THIS COURSE VISIT
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COURSES
NEW
PSYCHOLOGY
TITLE
NEW COURSES COMING SOON
NEW COURSES COMING SOON
BSc (HONS)
COURSES
COMING SPORTS MANAGEMENT
BSc (HONS)
SOON
WE ARE EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE OUR NEW COURSES IN DEVELOPMENT FOR 2020.
VISIT UA92.AC.UK TO FIND OUT MORE. COMPUTER SCIENCE
BSc (HONS)
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COURSES
COURSES
HIGHER EDUCATION
CERTIFICATE IN HIGHER EDUCATION
CERTIFICATE IN HIGHER EDUCATION
Our Certificate in Higher Education Courses available from 2020 include:
(CertHE) courses are designed for learners
who either: CertHE Course Degree Unlocked
• want to study for a degree but don’t yet hold the
Accounting (CertHE) Accounting and Finance
entry requirements for a full degree programme, or
UCAS code: N901 BA (Hons) UCAS code: N921
• do not want to commit to a full degree programme
at this point but would like a level 4 undergraduate Business Studies (CertHE) Business Studies BA (Hons)
qualification equivalent to the first year of a degree. UCAS code: N902 UCAS code: N922
The course will allow you to experience university-level
Journalism Studies (CertHE) Journalism BA (Hons)
study, equivalent to the first year of a degree gaining
UCAS code: P901 UCAS code: P921
both subject knowledge and developing personally
through the first stage of our Target Talent Curriculum.
Media and Communication Media and Communications
Upon successful completion of the course, you (CertHE) UCAS code: P902 BA (Hons) UCAS code: P922
can leave with a Certificate in Higher Education.
Alternatively, you may wish to apply to progress Sports Performance (CertHE) Sports and Exercise Science
to the full degree programme at UA92. UCAS code: C901 BSc (Hons) UCAS code: C921
A student registering for a Certificate in Higher
Education can still complete a degree within 3 years. Sports Development (CertHE) Physical Education BA (Hons)
UCAS code: C902 UCAS code: X921
QUESTIONS?
If you don’t have the grades for a CertHE course,
What is the course fee? you may wish to consider a Foundation or Access
£9,000.
to Higher Education programme. Contact us
How long does the course last? at hello@UA92.ac.uk for more information.
One year, full time study, please refer to
our Academic Year on page 16 for more
information about our delivery structure.
How do I apply?
You can apply via the UCAS website.
What do I need to apply for the course?
64 UCAS points or equivalent. Please contact To find out the latest information about
our Admissions Team at hello@UA92.ac.uk our courses, visit www.UA92.ac.uk.
to find out more information.
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KEY INFORMATION
KEY INFORMATION
AND WELL-BEING
STUDENT SUPPORT AND WELL-BEING
STUDENT SUPPORT AND WELL-BEING
Everyone needs a little extra support from time to time, and at UA92, you will
always have someone to turn to. We offer specialist guidance covering everything
from your academic progress to your personal development and well-being.
Whatever you need, just ask. We’ve got your back.
Academic Support and Guidance Well-being, Counselling and Mental Health Healthcare
Throughout your studies, your Academic Though university is a really exciting time, We’re well served for healthcare in the
Tutors and the UA92 Student Support and it can be challenging too, but you can be local area, with local GPs who welcome
Well-being Team are here for you with sure there’s always help on hand at UA92. registration from UA92 students, as well
support and guidance whenever you need it. Approachable and understanding, our as a dental clinic and pharmacy.
Student Support and Well-being Team
are here when you need advice, guidance,
or just to talk through how you’re feeling.
We want to set you up for success, and
will be here to help you overcome life’s
challenges along the way.
Personal Development Coaches Disability
Every UA92 student will have a Personal We aim to provide the most inclusive
Development Coach. Your Coach will curriculum we can. Where appropriate,
work with you during your time at UA92 we will provide additional support
and support you to maximise your for students with disabilities on all
personal, academic and professional aspects of learning – including help
development potential. with funding applications.
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