SECTION DESCRIPTION SECTION PAGE DESCRIPTION PAGE REFRAME YOUR REALITY 2022 PROSPECTUS 1 Unlock your greatness at www.UA92.ac.uk UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES CERTIFICATE OF ACCELERATED DEGREES HIGHER EDUCATION WE MAKE A full-time undergraduate degree typically Accelerated degrees at UA92 allow you to spans three years. study full-time for an undergraduate degree Designed for learners who either want in two years so that you are ready to enter to study for a full degree but haven’t yet Our academic year structure (see pages full-time employment sooner. 18-19) means you will study one module met the entry requirements or do not want at a time, completing four blocks during to commit to a full degree programme. You will study six blocks each year and have the year. shorter breaks than those on the three-year Upon completion you will receive a degree programmes so you can complete HIGHER You will benefit from knowing if you are Certificate of Higher Education: a level your studies in two years. Visit page 72 to four undergraduate qualification equivalent an AM or PM student from the start of view the degree subjects available in this to the first year of a degree. A student your studies. study mode. registering for a Certificate of Higher Sept/Nov/Jan. Education can still complete a degree Start dates: For information on the academic year 3 years. within three years. Course duration: structure for accelerated degrees, Entry criteria: 104 UCAS points or equivalent.* You will study at the same pace as a see pages 22-23. EDUCATION full-time undergraduate degree student. Be sure to view our academic year structure Start dates: Sept/Jan. and timetable on pages 18-19 and 20-21. Course duration: 2 years. Entry criteria: 104 UCAS points or equivalent.* Start dates: Sept/Nov/Jan. Course duration: 1 year (part-time available). ACCESSIBLE Entry criteria: 64 UCAS points or equivalent.* TO YOU! PART-TIME STUDY OPTIONS STEP FORWARD ACCESS TO HIGHER EDUCATION Part-time study provides the opportunity Step Forward is our free six-week course Our Access to HE courses in collaboration At UA92 we have a range of courses on offer, no matter for those wanting to return to education or designed to provide an access route to with The Trafford College Group are what your background. Here’s our guide to what level fit a degree around other commitments such higher education for those with skills specifically designed to prepare mature as a career. Visit page 43 to view the degree and knowledge gained from their life students for university-level study. Successful of study could be right for you. subjects available in this study mode. and work experiences. completion can lead to a place on any of the UA92 degree courses awarded by You will study on campus on Wednesdays The programme will develop your Lancaster University. across a four-year period. For information confidence and academic abilities to ARE YOU READY TO UNLOCK YOUR GREATNESS? on the academic year structure for part-time prepare you for degree-level study. Start dates: Sept/Jan. study, see pages 24-25. Course duration: 10 months. For more information email You’ll also benefit from your own [email protected] personal development tutor throughout. Entry criteria: GCSE English and Maths Start dates: Sept/Jan. grade C/4 or above. Course duration: Cert HE – 16 months. On successful completion you will be Undergraduate degree – 4 years. eligible to study on a UA92 degree or Entry criteria: 104 UCAS points or equivalent.* Certificate of Higher Education course. Find out more at UA92.ac.uk/step-forward *All our undergraduate degrees and Cert HEs require GCSEs. See page 42 for exact requirements. CONTENTS ABOUT UA92 OUR COURSES HELP AND SUPPORT UNLOCK YOUR GREATNESS A message from our co-founder 2 Introduction to our courses 40-41 UA92 events 78-79 A message from our board director 3 Our courses overview 42 Student support and well-being 80-81 The UA92 difference 4-5 Entry requirements 43 Fees, finances and 82-83 practical pointers Our unique educational team 6 Accounting and Business 44-45 At UA92 we see things differently. We believe in the power of you. BA (Hons) How to apply 84-85 UA92’s co-founders: The Class of 92 7 Accounting and Finance 46-47 How to find us 86-87 UA92’s co-founders: 8-9 BA (Hons) That fire, grit and determination matter much more than talent alone. Lancaster University Connect with us 89 Business Studies BA (Hons) 48-49 Education co-designed with 10-11 We’ll help you realise skills you never knew you had on industry leaders Computer Science BSc (Hons) 50-51 a journey of self-evolution and academic excellence. Our educational approach 12-13 Event Management BA (Hons) 52-53 Our distinctive Character and 14-15 Journalism BA (Hons) 54-55 Personal Development Curriculum Media and Communications 56-57 Prepare to unlock your greatness and find your Personal development coaching 16 BA (Hons) The UA92 prospectus is prepared far in advance of the academic year to which it relates so that potential students place in the world of work. and other interested parties are able to research potential Starting your studies with UA92 17 Physical Education BA (Hons) 58-59 higher education providers and courses in good time. UA92 will use reasonable endeavours to deliver the Academic year structure 18-19 Sport Management BA (Hons) 60-61 course in accordance with the description applied to Life is what you make it. If you want it and work for it, it in UA92’s prospectus for the academic year in which Your weekly timetable 20-21 Sports and Exercise Science 62-63 you begin the course. However, given the period of time anything is possible. BSc (Hons) between our prospectus being prepared and registration Academic year structure for 22-23 for the academic year, details of the course may be subject accelerated degrees Sports Coaching BSc (Hons) 64-65 to some change. UA92 courses are subject to ongoing review and development. Changes may be necessary to Academic year structure for 24-25 Sports Event Management 66-67 comply with the requirements of professional accrediting bodies, changes to national subject benchmark statements part-time degrees BA (Hons) qaa.ac.uk/quality-code/subject-benchmark-statements or to keep courses contemporary through updating International students 26-27 Sports Journalism BA (Hons) 68-69 practices or as a result of student feedback. The latest REFRAME YOUR REALITY information on UA92 courses can be accessed at A new friendly campus 28-29 Sports Media and Communications 70-71 UA92.ac.uk/courses BA (Hons) Our safe and secure space 30-31 Accelerated Degrees 72-73 Stylish accommodation 32-33 Certificate of Higher Education 74-75 Student life at UA92 34-35 Access to Higher Education 76-77 Sport at UA92 36 Reasons to love Manchester 37 More than a degree: 38-39 this is preparation for life ABOUT UA92 ABOUT UA92 ABOUT UA92 DIRECTOR FROM OUR BOARD A MESSAGE A MESSAGE FROM OUR A MESSAGE DISCOVER AN INDUSTRY-LED APPROACH CO-FOUNDER TO HIGHER EDUCATION THAT WILL UNLOCK YOUR GREATNESS. AT UA92 WE BELIEVE THAT SUCCESS I am delighted you want to find out more about University Academy 92. We offer a distinctive higher education experience with high quality IS DOWN TO MORE THAN LUCK AND TALENT. learning at the core of everything we do. With our co-founders Lancaster University awarding our degrees, we work alongside our industry partners to ensure that you will be IT’S ABOUT WORKING HARD TO BE YOUR fully prepared for the career of your dreams. We understand that students often need to combine study with other commitments. That’s why we provide a straightforward timetable where you’ll BEST SELF. STRIVING TO ACHIEVE YOUR either be a morning or afternoon student. This is designed to make your time learning with us as efficient as possible, together with a digital learning environment to support your study outside formal classes, DREAMS. AND NEVER GIVING UP at times that suit you. Our unique business partnerships bring experience, passion, industry contacts and academic credibility, all with a strong work ethic, tenacity, and a spirit UNTIL YOU’VE MADE IT. of never giving up – this is our formula for unlocking your greatness. Enjoy reading this prospectus and I hope it motivates you to find out more, Gary Neville to visit us online or at our new campus, and to apply to study with us. I wish you every success in your own personal development and Co-founder, UA92 learning journey, wherever that takes you. Dr Marnie Millard OBE Board Director, UA92 2 Unlock your greatness at www.UA92.ac.uk Unlock your greatness at www.UA92.ac.uk 3 ABOUT UA92 ABOUT UA92 THE UA92 DIFFERENCE THE UA92 DIFFERENCE THE UA92 FOCUSED LEARNING START IN SEPTEMBER, STUDY ONE MODULE NOVEMBER OR JANUARY* Full-time undergraduate degree and AT A TIME Cert HE only. Start dates for other study THE UA92 modes can be found on our website. NO TRADITIONAL STUDY IN THE MORNING DIFFERENCE END-OF-YEAR EXAMS OR THE AFTERNOON** Assessment is included in each To enable you to fit your life around focused module – you learn it, your studies (full-time undergraduate We offer an immersive then prove it. degree and Cert HE only). AT UA92 IT FEELS LIKE EVERYONE WANTS THE BEST education that works for people FOR YOU AND ARE THERE TO HELP YOU TO BE THE BEST with big ambitions and real VERSION OF YOURSELF.