SUPPORTING US IN DEVELOPING FUTURE TALENT, OUR PARTNERS ARE INTEGRAL TO THE UA92 EXPERIENCE.
We are proud to collaborate with leading organisations across the Sports, Business, Digital, and Media industries. With a network of almost 100 partners—from SMEs to global brands—we provide students with invaluable industry connections and opportunities.
At UA92, our industry connections are integrated into the learning journey, supporting with developing the curriculum and providing students with guest lectures, industry insight days, mentoring, work experience and internships.
Our Strategic Partners


MANCHESTER UNITED
Working closely with us to provide work experience, mentors and guest lectures, we are a proud education partner of internationally renowned football club Manchester United.
This partnership is a chance for us to support the club’s longer-term recruitment plans and help attract young people from across Greater Manchester and beyond, working together to engage and encourage local communities into education pathways.
UA92 students benefit from placements across a range of departments at the Club, based just up the road in Old Trafford.

KPMG
Operating in 145 countries and territories worldwide, KPMG delivers expert audit, tax, and advisory services.
As a long-standing partner of UA92, KPMG provides invaluable industry insights through guest lectures, mentoring, and insight days, offering students a firsthand look into the worlds of business and digital.

MICROSOFT
Microsoft is integral to teaching and learning at UA92, powering collaboration through Microsoft Teams and the Office Suite. They support curriculum development, helped establish our Digital Academy, and provide mentoring and industry event collaborations. Additionally, Microsoft supplies laptops to Make It For Real recipients, ensuring students have the tools they need to succeed.

TALKTALK
Manchester-based telecoms leader TalkTalk is committed to developing emerging talent, creating a strong graduate pipeline for their business.
They enhance the student experience through guest lectures, co-delivery, and workshops. Beyond academia, we collaborate with TalkTalk on our social mobility mission, expanding access to higher education through initiatives like our Make It For Real campaign.

LANCASHIRE CRICKET CLUB
As the Official Higher Education Partner of Lancashire Cricket, UA92 students are part of this prestigious international sporting organisation.
Through this partnership, students gain access to exclusive internships, hands-on work opportunities, and access to the state-of-the-art Player and Media Centre, preparing them for careers in sport, media, and beyond.


McCann
As one of the UK’s leading creative agencies, McCann Manchester creates award-winning campaigns for some of the world’s biggest brands.
A key partner of UA92, McCann enhances the student experience through guest lectures, mentoring, workshops, and industry panels as part of our 92 Programme. Their support extends to co-delivery, sponsoring our Digital Marketing degree to help shape the next generation of marketing talent.