UNIVERSITY ACADEMY 92

Undergraduate Prospectus 2020 Edition CONTENTS

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Welcome to UA92 2-3 Introduction 32-33 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-designed 8-11 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 YOUR BA (Hons) Your weekly timetable 18-19 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 Accommodation 26-27 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 GREATNESS responsible for any errors or omissions. ABOUT UA92 ABOUT UA92 WELCOME TO UA92 WELCOME TO UA92

AT UA92 WE BELIEVE THAT SUCCESS WELCOME 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. IS DOWN TO MORE THAN LUCK AND Top quality learning is assured as you study for a degree in your chosen discipline, awarded by . 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 TALENT. IT’S ABOUT WORKING HARD measure, and preparing you to reach your full potential. 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 TO BE YOUR BEST SELF. STRIVING TO 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.

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 – ACHIEVE YOUR DREAMS. AND NEVER this is our formula for unlocking your greatness. 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 GIVING UP UNTIL YOU’VE MADE IT. personal development and learning journey, wherever that takes you. Professor Craig Gaskell | Principal and CEO, UA92. | Co-Founder, UA92.

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UNLOCK YOUR GREATNESS GREATNESS UNLOCK YOUR GREATNESS

University Academy 92 (UA92) is a game-changing higher education experience, read on to find out more UUNNIIVVEERRSSIITTYY about what we offer and why we’re distinctive. UNIVERSITY Discover who you really are Learning for the real world As part of your degree you will Our courses are co-developed with AACCAADDEEMMYY 9 922 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 ACADEMY 92 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. MMAANNCCHHEESSTTEERR Your own personal coach Unique educational team You’ll get the support of a personal UA92 is formed from a strong MANCHESTER development coach throughout collaboration between academic your learning journey. They leaders, Lancaster University, 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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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, , , 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. Named as The Times and Sunday Times 2018 University Since hanging up their boots, they’ve built business of the Year, Lancaster’s vision as a globally significant empires, including Hotel and Café Football, and taken UA92 university is to transform people’s lives and society ownership of Salford City Football Club. Ryan manages through the quality of its research and teaching. 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. team. Most of the group also regularly work in the media Degrees studied at UA92 will be awarded by Lancaster as pundits and commentators. LANCASTER CLASS University, meaning your degree will be highly regarded. 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 UNIVERSITY OF 92 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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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 including developing the curriculum, Leading industry partners have teamed up with UA92 to develop the talent they’re looking to employ tomorrow. providing placements, acting as Our partners are integral to the UA92 experience, they personal coaches to our students co-develop curriculum, act as personal development coaches, 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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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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We put character and personal development at the core of your learning experience with a UNIVERSITY strong emphasis on work ethic. You’ll develop your resilience and ability to solve problems ACADEMY 92 YOU’LL LEARN TO PUSH and face challenges.

As a reflective learner, you’ll take positive learning even when things don’t go to plan. Your communication skills will be developed to engage and influence at YOURSELF HARDER, 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. TO BE RESILIENT AND 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 PREPARED, AND TO KEEP 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. A T C N By combining academic development with a core A E STRIVING FOR BETTER. D M of character and personal development, you will be EM OP prepared for learning lifelong, whether that be through IC DEVEL further study at postgraduate level, through your developing career, or through life in general.

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ABOUT UA92 ABOUT UA92 THE TARGET TALENT CURRICULUM 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 The Target Talent Curriculum will develop your cognitive, emotional UA92 is a game-changing experience knowledge to reason, emotions, and handle appropriately to the and mental health employable professional and social intelligence, your understanding of physical and mental that’s more than a degree; it’s preparation 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 solve problems. with empathy. and dynamics of groups. personal performance communicate those for life. You will develop academically, be through studying a range of Target Talent themes, through and development. attributes successfully. studying a range of topics in-depth in your 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, As well as giving you the specific themed modules and embedded activities within subject 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 Health and Well-being Team Working Career Preparedness education, we want you 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 STRUCTURE STRUCTURE ACADEMIC YEAR STRUCTURE

SEP NOV JAN APR SUMMER BREAK ENTRY POINT ENTRY POINT ENTRY POINT 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.

CHRISTMAS BREAK • Assessments are normally contained TARGET TALENT MODULE TARGET TALENT MODULE TARGET TALENT MODULE TARGET TALENT MODULE TARGET TALENT MODULE TARGET TALENT MODULE within each block; there are no traditional end-of-year examinations

5 CREDITS 5 CREDITS 5 CREDITS 5 CREDITS 5 CREDITS 5 CREDITS outside of the block structure. 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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• Your timetable will remain fixed throughout AM AM 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 • Attendance at campus on Wednesdays 1PM 1PM won’t be compulsory, but you will have Online/remote remote and/or online learning activities 2PM learning, voluntary 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

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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 CAMPUS OUR CAMPUS Our buzzing, purpose-built spaces offer a variety of teaching 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.

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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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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 English speaking world, with over 100,000 in Europe, with over 100,000 students, so 07. LEGENDARY SPORT volumes of printed books. you’ll be in good company when you choose There’s no denying that Manchester and Old to study here. 02. EMPLOYMENT GROWTH Trafford are entrenched in sporting greatness. 12. AMAZING ARTS AND CULTURE According to the Guardian*, Manchester is This great city is home to two Premier League You’ll be spoilt for choice when it comes to the largest and fastest growing employment 10. GREEN SPACES 05. BRIGHT PROSPECTS football teams and world-class sporting arts and culture, there are a host of art galleries area in the Northwest. Big global brands 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 MediaCityUK is the largest purpose-built Cricket Ground – located next door to our doorstep like Chorlton and Sale Water Parks and John Rylands libraries. Be inspired and Missguided all call Manchester home. media location in Europe, home to over 8,000 digital and creative businesses. campus and Manchester United’s home: 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. companies in the life science, biotechnology, Sharks on to a try or three, we’re a city of yourself. Who says you can’t have urban HOME, a centre for art, theatre and film is 03. INNOVATION AND sporting legends! buzz and the great outdoors? LOCAL INDUSTRY ICT, digital and creative sectors. a couple of tram stops away from campus. 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.

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WELCOMEABOUT UA92 INTRODUCING MORE THAN UA92 A DEGREE THIS IS PREPARATION FOR LIFE 31 www.UA92.ac.uk at greatness Unlock your EMPLOYER FOR PLACEMENTS ALL STUDENTS ALL STUDENTS A PERSONAL HAVE DEVELOPMENT COACH STUDY MORNINGS OR AFTERNOONS OLD TRAFFORD

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ABOUT UA92 MORE THAN A DEGREE THIS IS PREPARATION FOR LIFE 30 COURSES 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.

32 Unlock your greatness at www.UA92.ac.uk Unlock your greatness at www.UA92.ac.uk 33 COURSES ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE BA (HONS) 35 Unlock your greatness at www.UA92.ac.uk at greatness Unlock your ENTRY REQUIREMENTS ENTRY is 104 UCAS offer entry Our typical in 3 qualifications level from points equivalent). GCSEs (or addition to admissions a flexible operate We application your reviewing policy, giving consideration as a whole, and statement personal your to do not If you so far. achievements please below qualification see your at Team our Admissions contact [email protected]. Diploma: DMM Extended BTEC Diploma: D*D BTEC Course: Access Pass points 104 UCAS With BCC A levels: Baccalaureate: International with 14 from 28 points Subjects Higher Level than 5.5 lower with no score 6.0 IELTS: In addition to: including C/4 grade GCSE: 5 at and English or equivalent Maths the meet Don’t yet requirements entry this degree? for step the first Take with a CertHE in course Accounting page 48-49). (see FOR THE MOST UP TO ABOUT INFORMATION DATE THIS COURSE VISIT UA92.AC.UK/COURSES

U01 N921 Code UCAS Code Institution Leadership Preparedness Career Practice Reflective Digital Literacy LEVEL 6 (YEAR 3) Project Financial Advanced Accounting Management Advanced Accounting Auditing (25 Credits per module) (25 Credits A 3 Years Duration Code Campus Professionalism Working Team Financial Literacy Global Citizenship LEVEL 5 (YEAR 2) Financial Accounting Principles and Practices Intermediate Management Accounting Finance Financial Statement Analysis

Resilience Health and Well-being Solving Problem Skills Communication LEVEL 4 (YEAR 1) andManagement Organisation Economics to Introduction AccountingManagement and Accounting Finance SUBJECT CURRICULUM MODULES CURRICULUM SUBJECT THEMES CURRICULUM TALENT TARGET activities, induction through developed themes are Talent Target The specific themed modules (20 credits per year), and embedded activities per specific themed modules (20 credits and placements. projects as through modules, as well within subject ) HONS ( ABOUT THE COURSE an understanding will develop you this course, studying Through and be and Finance of Accounting of the disciplines and practice embark skills needed to and practical equipped with the theoretical and Finance. in Accounting on a career to will enable you course gain during your skills you The financial provide be able to and skills to the knowledge develop including planning, of purposes, a wide range for information will also develop You and reporting. measurement performance financial decision-making, undertake be able to the skills to financial market and understand pricing, risk management asset and behaviour. organisation prepare aim to we a degree, than just with more you provides UA92 a series of will study you Curriculum the UA92 Through life. for you character personal your will develop modules and academic subject Curriculum. Talent our unique Target through Accounting and Finance is your gateway to a career in a vast range of industries – of industries range in a vast a career to gateway is your and Finance Accounting employers, from in high demand are background with a finance graduates of all kinds. in organisations level highest the at work and can go on to FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING BA www.UA92.ac.uk at greatness Unlock your

COURSES ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE BA (HONS) 34 COURSES BUSINESS STUDIES BA (HONS) 37 Unlock your greatness at www.UA92.ac.uk at greatness Unlock your ENTRY REQUIREMENTS ENTRY is 104 UCAS offer entry Our typical in 3 qualifications level from points equivalent). GCSEs (or addition to admissions a flexible operate We application your reviewing policy, giving consideration as a whole, and statement personal your to do not If you so far. achievements please below qualification see your at Team our Admissions contact [email protected]. Diploma: DMM Extended BTEC Diploma: D*D BTEC Course: Access Pass points 104 UCAS With BCC A levels: Baccalaureate: International with 14 from 28 points Subjects Higher Level than 5.5 lower with no score 6.0 IELTS: In addition to: including C/4 grade GCSE: 5 at and English or equivalent Maths the meet Don’t yet requirements entry this degree? for step the first Take course with a CertHE Studies in Business page 48-49). (see FOR THE MOST UP TO ABOUT INFORMATION DATE THIS COURSE VISIT UA92.AC.UK/COURSES

U01 N922 Code UCAS Code Institution Leadership Preparedness Career Practice Reflective Digital Literacy LEVEL 6 (YEAR 3) Project Models Digital Business and Processes Consultancy Skills Rethinking Leadership (25 Credits per module) (25 Credits A

3 Years Duration Code Campus Professionalism Working Team Financial Literacy Global Citizenship LEVEL 5 (YEAR 2) Global Perspective in Managing People and Organisations Operations Management Data Science Digital Business Solutions Resilience Health and Well-being Solving Problem Skills Communication LEVEL 4 (YEAR 1) andManagement Organisation Economics Marketing Finance to Introduction and Accounting SUBJECT CURRICULUM MODULES CURRICULUM SUBJECT THEMES CURRICULUM TALENT TARGET activities, induction through developed themes are Talent Target The specific themed modules (20 credits per year), and embedded activities per specific themed modules (20 credits and placements. projects as through modules, as well within subject ) HONS ( Management and Organisation; Management Marketing; Leadership; and Accounting; Finance Management; Operations Technology. ABOUT THE COURSE and management business interdisciplinary is an Studies Business the will explore you course Studies Business your Through degree. sense and gain the knowledge possible in the widest world business of businesses, of a range the workings understand need to you and formats. styles organisational and business the key will explore you course As part of your disciplines of: management • • • • • • prepare aim to we a degree, than just with more you provides UA92 a series of will study you Curriculum the UA92 Through life. for you character personal your will develop modules and academic subject Curriculum. Talent our unique Target through In an ever-changing world where businesses are facing new challenges and developing new new and developing challenges new facing are businesses where world In an ever-changing aren’t who People need leaders. we practices, models, and workplace economic technologies, stable and more build a better to ideas and innovate new the boundaries, test push to afraid is designed course This today. face the challenges we to the answers will provide You world. flair. and creativity resilience, intelligence, do so with innovation, to you prepare to BUSINESS STUDIES BUSINESS BA www.UA92.ac.uk at greatness Unlock your

COURSES BUSINESS STUDIES BA (HONS) 36 COURSES JOURNALISM BA (HONS) 39 Unlock your greatness at www.UA92.ac.uk at greatness Unlock your ENTRY REQUIREMENTS ENTRY is 104 UCAS offer entry Our typical in 3 qualifications level from points equivalent). GCSEs (or addition to admissions a flexible operate We application your reviewing policy, giving consideration as a whole, and statement personal your to do not If you so far. achievements please below qualification see your at Team our Admissions contact [email protected]. Diploma: DMM Extended BTEC Diploma: D*D BTEC Course: Access Pass points 104 UCAS With BCC A levels: Baccalaureate: International with 14 from 28 points Subjects Higher Level than 5.5 lower with no score 6.0 IELTS: In addition to: including C/4 grade GCSE: 5 at and English or equivalent Maths the meet Don’t yet requirements entry this degree? for step the first Take with a CertHE in course Journalism Studies page 48-49). (see FOR THE MOST UP TO ABOUT INFORMATION DATE THIS COURSE VISIT UA92.AC.UK/COURSES

U01 P921 Code UCAS Code Institution Leadership Preparedness Career Practice Reflective Digital Literacy LEVEL 6 (YEAR 3) Project and Ethics Media Law Journalism Advanced Journalism Investigative (25 Credits per module) (25 Credits A 3 Years Duration Code Campus Professionalism Working Team Financial Literacy Global Citizenship LEVEL 5 (YEAR 2) Journalism Practice and Media, Events Cultures News and Video Audio Production Journalism News

Resilience Health and Well-being Solving Problem Skills Communication LEVEL 4 (YEAR 1) Media, Technology and Culture Techniques Communication Content and Creating Media Production Journalism to Introduction SUBJECT CURRICULUM MODULES CURRICULUM SUBJECT THEMES CURRICULUM TALENT TARGET activities, induction through developed themes are Talent Target The specific themed modules (20 credits per year), and embedded activities per specific themed modules (20 credits and placements. projects as through modules, as well within subject ) HONS ( ABOUT THE COURSE to study designed of a challenging programme Journalism offers of contemporary understanding critical theoretical your develop a will foster You online and citizen). broadcast, journalism (print, using current skills and competencies journalistic of practical range and platforms. technologies and open source commercial changing practices rapidly will consider you course During your media of contemporary of journalism within the wider context a range will explore You and digital technologies. industries and expertise experience practical of theories and develop skills and professional of essential a variety to with respect competencies. technical and the curious: the bold, the brave for is a course This minds who’ll shape our questioning passionate, sharp, tomorrow. perspectives aim to we a degree, than just with more you provides UA92 will study you Curriculum the UA92 Through life. for you prepare your modules and will develop a series of academic subject Curriculum. Talent our unique Target through character personal JOURNALISM BA What does it mean to be a journalist today? In a world where a smartphone is all you need a smartphone is all you where In a world today? be a journalist does it mean to What will explore You start? do you How apart? the good and the great sets what a story, break to of the wider context of journalism within possibilities and practices changing the rapidly technologies. and digital industries media contemporary www.UA92.ac.uk at greatness Unlock your

COURSES JOURNALISM BA (HONS) 38 COURSES MEDIA AND COMMUNICATIONS BA (HONS) 41 Unlock your greatness at www.UA92.ac.uk at greatness Unlock your ENTRY REQUIREMENTS ENTRY is 104 UCAS offer entry Our typical in 3 qualifications level from points equivalent). GCSEs (or addition to admissions a flexible operate We application your reviewing policy, giving consideration as a whole, and statement personal your to do not If you so far. achievements please below qualification see your at Team our Admissions contact [email protected]. Diploma: DMM Extended BTEC Diploma: D*D BTEC Course: Access Pass points 104 UCAS With BCC A levels: Baccalaureate: International with 14 from 28 points Subjects Higher Level than 5.5 lower with no score 6.0 IELTS: In addition to: including C/4 grade GCSE: 5 at and English or equivalent Maths the meet Don’t yet requirements entry this degree? for step the first Take with a CertHE in Media course and Communication page 48-49). (see FOR THE MOST UP TO ABOUT INFORMATION DATE THIS COURSE VISIT UA92.AC.UK/COURSES

U01 P922 Code UCAS Code Institution Leadership Preparedness Career Practice Reflective Digital Literacy LEVEL 6 (YEAR 3) Project and Ethics Media Law Politics Media Policy: of the and Economics Media Industries Media Researching Audiences (25 Credits per module) (25 Credits A 3 Years Duration Code Campus Professionalism Working Team Financial Literacy Global Citizenship LEVEL 5 (YEAR 2) and Power Politics, Communication and Media, Events Cultures News and Video Audio Production Marketing Integrated Communication

Resilience Health and Well-being Solving Problem Skills Communication LEVEL 4 (YEAR 1) Media, Technology and Culture Techniques Communication Content and Creating Media Production Media and Public Relations The Target Talent themes are developed through induction activities, induction through developed themes are Talent Target The year), and embedded activities per specific themed modules (20 credits and placements. projects as through modules, as well within subject SUBJECT CURRICULUM MODULES CURRICULUM SUBJECT THEMES CURRICULUM TALENT TARGET ) HONS ( ABOUT THE COURSE media think critically about various will be challenged to You as and ideology, of information as sources and platforms forms as modes of power and distraction, of entertainment producers of the politics and economics will explore You and persuasion. upon and impact influence they and how global media industries lives. our everyday of the production, knowledge a wide-ranging will develop You underpin media to of contemporary meaning and consumption skills in relation your and develop media work practical own your and techniques. of digital media technologies a whole range to working equipment; audio-visual practice; include: studio may This and mixing; textual images; sound recording and moving with still and and other online platforms blogging, websites production; gaming and adverts; social media; apps contemporary practices; will create you individually and in teams, and game design. Working mash-ups, montages videos to from a number of media products artworks. to adverts from mixes, to prepare aim to we a degree, than just with more you provides UA92 a series of will study you Curriculum the UA92 Through life. for you character personal your will develop modules and academic subject Curriculum. Talent our unique Target through MEDIA AND COMMUNICATIONS AND MEDIA BA We live in an ever-changing, media-saturated world. From advertisements to political political to advertisements From world. media-saturated in an ever-changing, live We produce we day every critiques and scholarship, cultural to campaigns marketing messages, these messages Together – of messages. thousands – sometimes hundreds and consume help and to with others, shape our relationships of ourselves, our understanding express experiences. and events everyday sense of us make www.UA92.ac.uk at greatness Unlock your

COURSES MEDIA AND COMMUNICATIONS BA (HONS) 40 COURSES PHYSICAL EDUCATION BA (HONS) 43 Unlock your greatness at www.UA92.ac.uk at greatness Unlock your ENTRY REQUIREMENTS ENTRY is 104 UCAS offer entry Our typical in 3 qualifications level from points equivalent). GCSEs (or addition to admissions a flexible operate We application your reviewing policy, giving consideration as a whole, and statement personal your to do not If you so far. achievements please below qualification see your at Team our Admissions contact [email protected]. Diploma: DMM Extended BTEC Diploma: D*D BTEC Course: Access Pass points 104 UCAS With BCC A levels: Baccalaureate: International with 14 from 28 points Subjects Higher Level than 5.5 lower with no score 6.0 IELTS: In addition to: including C/4 grade GCSE: 5 at and English or equivalent Maths the meet Don’t yet requirements entry this degree? for step the first Take with a CertHE in Sports course Development page 48-49). (see FOR THE MOST UP TO ABOUT INFORMATION DATE THIS COURSE VISIT UA92.AC.UK/COURSES

U01 X921 Code UCAS Code Institution Leadership Preparedness Career Practice Reflective Digital Literacy LEVEL 6 (YEAR 3) Project in Issues Contemporary Sport and Education Physical and Human Movement in Physical Performance Education and Applied Teaching in Physical Learning Education (25 Credits per module) (25 Credits A 3 Years Duration Code Campus Professionalism Working Team Financial Literacy Global Citizenship LEVEL 5 (YEAR 2) in and Learning Teaching Education Physical and Human Movement Conditioning of Sports Psychology and Exercise and Adults Coaching Children

Resilience Health and Well-being Solving Problem Skills Communication LEVEL 4 (YEAR 1) Human Anatomy and Physiology to Introduction Sports Psychology and Coaching Analysis Movement Teaching to Introduction Education in Physical The Target Talent themes are developed through induction activities, induction through developed themes are Talent Target The year), and embedded activities per specific themed modules (20 credits and placements. projects as through modules, as well within subject SUBJECT CURRICULUM MODULES CURRICULUM SUBJECT THEMES CURRICULUM TALENT TARGET ) HONS ( Human responses and adaptations to sport and exercise; sport and exercise; to and adaptations Human responses and its enhancement, of sport and exercise performance The and analysis; monitoring of exercise aspects disease management and Health-related activity. and physical ABOUT THE COURSE a thorough will develop you degree Education Physical During your during exercise the human body works of how understanding on human performance focuses course Your and sporting activity. to: in relation and exercise • • • and understanding knowledge and apply your will develop You disciplines Education Sports and Physical the core through will be topics These and Psychology. Physiology of Anatomy, and and learning, coaching of teaching in the context considered groups. population with different of settings in a range exercise sport embrace to others can inspire you how will discover You to and also learn how choices, by making healthy and fitness will learn You of athletes. generation the next and mentor teach living, with healthy them re-engage adults to with work skills to well-being. and fitness physical activity, prepare aim to we degree, a than just with more you provides UA92 a series of will study you Curriculum the UA92 Through life. for you character personal your modules and will develop academic subject Curriculum. Talent our unique Target through Learning and developing fitness and sporting abilities can bring both health and happiness. both health and happiness. and sporting abilities can bring fitness developing and Learning gain the You’ll in others. and exercise movement for passion inspire help you will course This of becoming you dream Whether roles. range of sporting on a to take skills and confidence adults to a life-support sporting careers, professional people who aim for young to a mentor you. for this is the course accessible, or making exercise active, physically get to who want PHYSICAL EDUCATION PHYSICAL BA www.UA92.ac.uk at greatness Unlock your

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Our typical entry offer is104 UCAS

SPORTS AND EXERCISE SCIENCE BS c points from level 3 qualifications in SPORTS AND EXERCISE SCIENCE BS c Duration UCAS Code 3 Years C921 addition to GCSEs (or equivalent). SPORTS AND EXERCISE SCIENCE We operate a flexible admissions Campus Code Institution Code policy, reviewing your application A U01 as a whole, giving consideration BSc (HONS) 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 [email protected]. career opportunities the world over, peopled by passionate, dedicated experts who want to

BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM ( (

HONS help us change our relationships with our bodies and health. When you study Sports and HONS 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 GCSE: 5 at grade C/4 including and exercise in relation to: Project and Physiology of Sport and Exercise Maths and English or equivalent Physiology of Contemporary Issues in • Human responses and adaptations to sport and exercise; Biomechanics 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

Coaching and Science and Practice Don’t yet meet the • Health-related and disease management aspects of exercise 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 through our unique Target Talent Curriculum. Resilience Professionalism Leadership Health and Well-being Team Working Career Preparedness FOR THE MOST UP TO

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CERTIFICATE IN CERTIFICATE IN HIGHER EDUCATION 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 [email protected] 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 [email protected] our courses, visit www.UA92.ac.uk. to find out more information.

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STUDENT SUPPORT AND WELL-BEING 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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UK For each year. tuition fees review We permits an if Parliament and EU students, – along with UA92 in tuition fees, increase fees increase other HEIs in England – may For of study. year each subsequent for will fix the UA92 students, international course of your the duration for tuition fee the most For continuously. when studied visit on our fees, information date up to www.UA92.ac.uk/study-with-us/fees- and-finance. CAN I GET FINANCIAL ADVICE OR CAN I GET FINANCIAL ADVICE UA92? DURING MY TIME AT SUPPORT to on campus a Support Team have We and financial with budgeting support you money manage your help you to advice more, with us. What’s studying whilst Curriculum, Talent as part of our Target learn about financial literacy. you’ll WHEN DO I PAY THIS BACK? WHEN DO I PAY the loan back until paying start don’t You a set and earning over working you’re much – how £25,000 currently threshold, salary. depends on your pay you FOR IS THERE A LOAN AND LIVING COSTS? ACCOMMODATION a can apply for Eligible UK students Student again through Loan, Maintenance for a year £8,700 England, up to Finance help with home to from living away students of this works of living. Repayment the costs – they tuition fees as your in the same way one sum into together combine actually manage. to easy so it’s REDUCING YOUR COSTS REDUCING YOUR simple make to of ways lots are There need you buying only what like savings, costs, food your reduce to local markets from funky shops for checking out the charity and getting clothes and homeware, vintage – it’s transport to when it comes active your bring if you cycle to and free easy home! from bike Many either. Socialising needn’t be expensive access, to free are venues arts and cultural theatres, cinemas, gig venues, while most student do great pubs, clubs and restaurants loan too! your stretch help you deals to A FOR DO I APPLY HOW LOAN? STUDENT Finance Student can apply online at You England, www.gov.uk/student-finance. on an offer, Applying is not dependent on the process. a headstart can get so you HOW TO PAY FOR YOUR DEGREE YOUR FOR PAY TO HOW out take will choose to students Most some or all for pay loan to a student can find You of a degree. of the costs at in detail work loans student out how www.gov.uk/student-finance. you threshold, In line with the government have you loan after student a will only repay a job with a salary of and have graduated student The per year. than £25,000 more details is filled with more website finance on this. Per week Per £140-160 £30-40 £5 £5 £25 £5-10 £10 £20 Typical living costs for a student at UA92 at a student for living costs Typical Accommodation and toiletries Food Laundry stationery copying, Printing, train) (bus, tram, expenses Travel Mobile phone Books activities Leisure HOW MUCH WILL A DEGREE AT UA92 COST? UA92 AT MUCH WILL A DEGREE HOW UK and EU for per year is £9,000 degree of a UA92 cost The in 2019/2020. students is £13,500 in 2019/2020 students international for cost The before 50 per cent pay to will be expected and you per year, entry 2020 for our fees will announce begins. 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Applying for higher education can be daunting, but don’t worry, we’re here to help! If you are at school or college, be sure to talk to your Careers Advisors and Teachers for help with your application. KEY DATES If you aren’t in school or college you can still apply through UCAS just like everybody else. Please check the UCAS website for exact dates in 2019/20 and follow @UA92MCR on social media for regular updates. Here is our step-by-step guide on applying to UA92. You can also get in touch with our friendly Admissions Team by emailing [email protected] to help you through the process. MARCH 2019 SEPTEMBER 2019 JANUARY 2020 FEBRUARY 2020 UCAS exhibitions and UCAS applications The UCAS deadline for the UCAS Extra opens. If you have 01 03 04 University Fairs usually take can be submitted from majority of undergraduate used all of your choices and place the spring/summer early September. courses will be in mid-January. haven’t received any offers, before you start your You need to have made your no need to panic! You can still All UA92 applicants can apply through To make UA92 one of your choices, you After completing the sections relating to UCAS application. choices, completed your apply to universities through UCAS in the usual way. Start by registering will need three key pieces of information: your Education and Employment History, application and submitted it UCAS Extra. your account at www..com/students you will write a Personal Statement. We before this date. to get your username and password. I. Institution Code – U01 recommend completing this in Microsoft (Please note all UA92 degrees are validated Word or similar before copying and by Lancaster University but will be taught pasting it into UCAS Apply. This is your at the UA92 campus in Manchester). 02 chance to show us why you want to study II. Course Code at UA92, so be passionate! MAY/JUNE 2020 JULY 2020 AUGUST 2020 SEPTEMBER 2020 Once you’ve registered, you can add your CertHE Course Degree Course If you need any help with your Personal Statement – or any aspect of your personal details into UCAS Apply before Accounting and Finance BA • If you receive decisions from Clearing opens, so as soon as • SQA results are published. Accounting choosing your courses and universities. (Hons) (University Academy application - get in touch with our UCAS code: N901 all of your choices you must you have your results you have You can make up to five university 92) UCAS Code: N921 Admissions Team who will be happy respond by this time or they everything you need to find • A Level/BTEC results YOUR UA92 Business Studies BA (Hons) to help. are published. choices, you might apply for a different Business Studies will be declined. the right place to study. (University Academy 92) course at each university or a couple of UCAS code: N902 JOURNEY UCAS Code: N922 • All offer conditions must courses at the same university. It’s up • The deadline for your International Baccalaureate Journalism BA (Hons) be met by 31st August. to you, but the next couple of steps are Journalism Studies Student Finance Application (IB) results are published. (University Academy 92) BEGINS! UCAS code: P901 05 really important. UCAS Code: P921 is in June – ensure you submit it on time to receive Media and Media and Communications After you have entered all your Communication BA (Hons) (University your funds before the first UCAS code: P902 Academy 92) UCAS Code: P922 information, you can submit your day of term! application. It is then sent to UCAS to Sports and Exercise Science Sports Performance be processed before being forwarded • If you still haven’t found a BSc (Hons) (University UCAS code: C901 place, there is still no need Academy 92) UCAS Code: C921 to us at UA92. to panic – any applications Sports Physical Education received after the end of Development BA (Hons) (University June will automatically be UCAS code: C902 Academy 92) UCAS Code: X921 entered into Clearing.

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54 Unlock your greatness at www.UA92.ac.uk Unlock your greatness at www.UA92.ac.uk 55 VICTORIA KEY INFORMATION M602 SPINNINGFIELDS ST PETER’S ARNDALE LOCATION AND SQUARE A57 (M) MANCHESTER MANCHESTER COACH STATION PICCADILLY LOCATION AND HOW TO FIND US HOW TO FIND US 18 mins from UA92 Approx. REGENT ROAD 2hrs by train MUSEUM OF CITY CENTRE SCIENCE & INDUSTRY BRIDGEWATER MANCHESTER HALL ART GALLERY ON YOUR BIKE COACH LONDON Manchester is a Cycle City, and We’re well connected to the rest DEANSGATE A57 (M) 11 mins from UA92 we hope you’ll consider getting of the UK by coach. National

on your bike when you visit Express and Megabus depart TRAFFORD ROAD TRAFFORD TRAFFORD ROAD TRAFFORD FIRST or study with us. Transport from Manchester Central and STREET OXFORD RD for Greater Manchester offers the Shudehill Interchange, both some great resources for approximately a 15 minute drive journey planning. from the UA92 campus. EXCHANGE QUAY CORNBROOK A57 (M) A57 (M) MANCHESTER BY CAR TRAIN M60 AQUATICS CENTRE If you’re travelling by car using Manchester Piccadilly and sat nav or Google Maps, use Manchester Victoria train stations MEDIA CITY postcode M16 0PU. are both a short journey from the 24 mins from UA92 UA92 campus. For more information TRAM visit www.nationalrail.co.uk. POMONA A56 The Metrolink runs to Old Trafford PLANE tram stop, approximately 100 MANCHESTER metres from the UA92 campus. Manchester Airport, approximately MUSEUM To find times, routes and more a 20 minute drive from the UA92 OXFORD ROAD A34

information visit www.tfgm.com. campus, welcomes around 27 million HOTEL WITHINGTON ROAD WITHINGTON passengers every year – you can fly FOOTBALL ROAD WITHINGTON

directly to Manchester from around A5067 PRINCESS ROAD PRINCESS BUS ROAD PRINCESS 210 destinations. The airport is TRAFFORD MANCHESTER UA92 is well linked to several bus accessible via tram, train and bus. MUFC ROYAL routes. Please visit www.tfgm.com OLD INFIRMARY TRAFFORD for the latest timetables and TRAVELLING FAR PARK STADIUM route details. London is within easy reach of WHITWORTH ART GALLERY Manchester and you can reach the TRAFFORD capital by train in just over two hours. BAR

5 minute car journey to the motorway from UA92 M60 CHESTER ROAD A56 CAMPUS OLD TRAFFORD 1 MILE 2 MILE EMIRATES OLD TRAFFORD CRICKET GROUND TALBOT ROAD

56 Unlock your greatness at www.UA92.ac.uk KEY INFORMATION KEY INFORMATION The best way to get a taste of what life will be like at UA92 is by joining us at one of our Open Days

OPEN DAYS OPEN DAYS which run throughout the year.

To find out more and to book your place visit: 2020 www.UA92.ac.uk/events OPEN DAYS

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University Academy 92 and UA92 are trading names of UA92 Old Trafford Limited, a company registered in England and Wales under the company number 11065440. Registered office: University House, Bailrigg, Lancaster, LA1 4YW. Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information supplied herein, UA92 cannot be held responsible for any errors or omissions.

The UA92 prospectus is prepared far in advance of the academic year to which it relates so that potential students and other interested parties are able to research potential higher education providers and courses in good time. UA92 will use reasonable endeavours to deliver the course in accordance with the description applied to it in UA92’s prospectus for the academic year in which you begin the course. However given the period of time between our prospectus being prepared and registration for the academic year, details of the course may be subject to some change. UA92 courses are subject to ongoing review and development. Changes may be necessary to comply with the requirements of professional accrediting bodies, changes to national subject benchmark statements www.qaa.ac.uk/ quality-code/subject-benchmark-statements or to keep courses contemporary through updating practices or as a result of student feedback. The latest information on UA92 courses can be accessed at www.UA92.ac.uk.

The (OfS) is the new independent regulator for higher education in England. University Academy 92 (UA92) has applied to the OfS to become a registered provider of higher education and is currently awaiting a decision on the application. For the latest information for all matters UA92 including our terms and conditions please visit the website www.UA92.ac.uk.

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