UNIVERSITY ACADEMY 92 Undergraduate Prospectus 2020 Edition CONTENTS UNLOCK ABOUT UA92 COURSES KEY INFORMATION 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 ABOUT UA92 WELCOME TO UA92 TO WELCOME WELCOME TO UA92 TO WELCOME 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 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 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. Gary Neville | Co-Founder, UA92. 2 Unlock your greatness at www.UA92.ac.uk Unlock your greatness at www.UA92.ac.uk 3 ABOUT UA92 ABOUT UA92 UNLOCK YOUR UNLOCK YOUR GREATNESS YOUR UNLOCK GREATNESS GREATNESS YOUR UNLOCK 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. 4 Unlock your greatness at www.UA92.ac.uk Unlock your greatness at www.UA92.ac.uk 5 ABOUT UA92 ABOUT UA92 ABOUT UA92 OUR UNIQUE UA92’S FOUNDERS UA92’S OUR UNIQUE EDUCATIONAL TEAM OUR UNIQUE EDUCATIONAL EDUCATIONAL TEAM 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. 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. 6 Unlock your greatness at www.UA92.ac.uk Unlock your greatness at www.UA92.ac.uk 7 ABOUT UA92 ABOUT UA92 ABOUT UA92 EDUCATION CO-DESIGNED LEADERS WITH INDUSTRY CO-DESIGNED EDUCATION EDUCATION CO-DESIGNED WITH INDUSTRY LEADERS WITH INDUSTRY CO-DESIGNED EDUCATION 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 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.