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Manchester’s definitely sports obsessed! With so much going on, there’s no doubt it’s an exhilarating place to study for a sports media and communications degree.
Working closely with high-profile partners, including Manchester United, Lancashire Cricket and the JD Group, we’ve designed a 2-year accelerated course covering the same content as our standard 3-year course, giving you the skills the industry wants.
In just two years, this accelerated degree will give you a firm foundation in media production, communication technologies and an understanding of social and cultural considerations.
You’ll get to grips with marketing and PR, work on storytelling in the digital world and build practical media skills using cameras, audio equipment and editing software.
If you want to fast-track your studies and get a sports media and communications degree in 2 years, check out our BA (Hons) Sports Media and Communications Accelerated degree and unlock your greatness at UA92.
36 weeks of
study per year
6 x 6-week blocks per year
1 subject module per block
4 CPD focus days per block
250 hours of
study per module
80 hrs face-to-face (32%)
20 hrs Digital Wednesdays (8%)
150 hrs independent study (60%)
No traditional
end-of-year exams
Year 1 – 100% coursework
Year 2 – 100% coursework
You’ll reflect on your own everyday media usage, explore how rapid changes in information and communication technologies shape other social, economic and cultural transformations and consider issues of media production, dissemination and reception.
You’ll explore a range of different approaches to media products, produce a magazine, podcast or documentary; working together in a group to present your work.
You’ll develop your practical media skills; working individually and collectively using different digital tools (including cameras, audio equipment, editing software), and learn to display your work online in a professional context.
You’ll explore how different sports organisations use media and communications tools to create forms of individual and collective persuasion. You’ll be introduced to the different communication techniques and how they are used professionally and create media artefacts that respond to a specific brief.
You’ll critically interrogate how media communications are bound up with forms of political, economic, social and cultural power. You’ll explore how transnational corporations use new technologies to exert influence and understand how political power is reinforced and challenged through different media forms.
You’ll explore how to communicate stories in an online non-linear environment, examine digital narratives and learn how to create stories using different narrative structures and understand how digital technologies, immersive media and interactivity, have reconfigured media experiences and the news.
You’ll further develop your video and audio production skills; working in a small group to create sophisticated media artefacts.
You’ll explore the importance of market research, product design, promotion, corporate identity and customer feedback loops in professional sports and media industries. You’ll develop an understanding of the key role digital media plays and further enhance your creative skills in order to respond to professional situations.
You’ll gain an in-depth knowledge of the legal, ethical and regulatory constraints that exist within the media industries. Focusing on a UK context, you’ll explore some of the key tensions that determine the media coverage of events and get to grips with relevant laws, regulations and professional codes of conduct.
You’ll further refine your creative skills by responding to a professional marketing brief. You’ll advance your research, communication and presentation techniques by creating a well-designed and appropriate response to the brief.
You’ll look at case studies of different media and communication roles; developing a personal career plan and identifying the key skills and experience required. You’ll engage in practical media work, to showcase your skills, and present your work in a professional context.
You’ll complete a project, on a relevant subject area that demonstrates your research, problem-solving and practical skills.
Alongside your subject modules, you will complete the 92 Programme.
Engaging with the 92 Programme is a requirement for all students and will count towards your overall grade.
In each block, you will take part in a number of Character and Personal Development focus days. During these focus days, you will complete activities designed to boost your mindset, develop your skillset and get you set for future career success.
Throughout the 92 Programme, you will develop skills in self-reflection and awareness, wellness and resilience and professionalism and employability, as well as upskill in different areas.
Find out more about how we prepare students for future career success.
In a recent study*, 78% of employers believe graduates do not arrive in the workplace fully equipped with the skills they need to be work-ready.
Another study conducted by the World Economic Forum** identified ‘10 Skills You Need for the Future of Work’. These skills include:
At UA92, we prepare you for life after graduation and equip you with the skills employers value most. You may not realise it, but developing these skills now, will get you set for career success and could land you that dream job in the future.
*CMI Report: Work Ready Graduates
**World Economic Forum: The Future of Jobs Report 2023
You will produce a learning journal that will document your experiences. This will be submitted at the end of each academic year (or level of study) to assess whether you have met the required standard to pass the module.
UA92 offer a deliberately different experience to traditional universities; with fixed morning or afternoon timetables and no end of year exams. Our industry-inspired courses, place character and personal development firmly at the core of the learning experience. This is more than a degree. It’s preparation for life.
This is where our story began, back in 2019. The UA92 Campus is in the heart of Old Trafford, Manchester. Inside there’s a fully equipped Sports Performance Centre, Media Studio and Digital Academy. The tram stop is a 1 minute walk, which gets you into the heart of Manchester city-centre in under 10 minutes.
UA92 Old Trafford Campus
Brian Statham Way
Old Trafford
Manchester UK
M16 0PU
The Media Studio has three remote operated cameras, software controlled lighting, autocue and a broadcast quality gallery, giving you all the tools you need to create industry level productions.
The podcast room, sound desk and digital audio workstation (DAW) means you can broadcast to the world with the very best quality output.
You will have access to the full Adobe Creative Cloud suite, providing you with all the tools to take your ideas from concept to delivery.
You will have access to both Fuji and JVC camera systems so you can bring your ideas to life in 4k film broadcast quality imagery.
Our 2-year sports media and communications accelerated degree will give you a running start in a sports media career, whether you’re keen to jump into broadcast, press, marketing, advertising or public relations.
Once you’ve graduated, you will be suitable for a diverse range of roles such as advertising executive, content creator, social media manager, PR and influencer executive, communications officer, press officer, publicist or partnerships manager .
At UA92, with our high-profile partners, unique connections and our lively location, two years is all it takes to create a springboard to success, whatever your goal.
We have over 60 industry partners who support our mission to develop career-ready graduates. These partnerships provide you with access to industry-leading expertise, mentorship opportunities and work-place experiences.
Our industry partners play a vital role in shaping both the curriculum you study and your student experience. From delivering guest lectures and masterclasses to providing internships and graduate roles. Here are just some of our partners:
A unique integrated digital marketing agency specialising in creative, media, PR and social for global brands. McCann have taken part in careers events, provided networking opportunities, work placements, guest speakers and mentors.
Citypress is an independent PR, social media and comms agency. The team are committed to delivering insight and mentorships to UA92 students.
As well as being home to the successful Lancashire Cricket, Thunder Cricket and youth academy teams, the venue hosts international fixtures, conferences and music concerts. They support students with guest speaker sessions, mentoring and work experience programmes.
Manchester United Football Club has been actively connecting students to industry including providing mentors, guest speakers, insight days, internships and live project briefs across sport, digital, media and business courses.
James Chambers
Course Leader
Phil Jones
Associate Tutor
Gareth Taylor
Lecturer
Leasha Waddingham
Lecturer
James Chambers
Course Leader
Phil Jones
Associate Tutor
Gareth Taylor
Lecturer
Leasha Waddingham
Lecturer
*The NSS results referred to above compares UA92’s results against the 4 Universities in Greater Manchester (University of Bolton, Manchester Metropolitan University, Salford University and The University of Manchester). Teaching, Assessment and Feedback and Academic support refers to the average score across all questions in these themes. Mental health support services refers to question: How well communicated was information about your university/college’s mental wellbeing support services?
** There may be exams in some subject areas where external accreditations are available.
*** If you start in February, April or June or as an accelerated student, we can’t guarantee your timetable will be fixed am/pm throughout your studies.
The standard entry requirements for the accelerated BA (Hons) Sports Media and Communications course is 104 UCAS points.* However, each application is assessed on an individual basis, taking into consideration a wide range of factors. Depending on your personal circumstances, and in line with our Contextual Admissions Policy, your application may still be considered on an individual basis. If you would like to know more about applying to UA92 or have any questions about our entry requirements, please contact our Student Futures Team.
LEVEL 2
LEVEL 3
NON-TRADITONAL
Some qualifications do not carry UCAS Tariff points but may still be considered. We take into account a range of qualifications and work/life experience that can demonstrate your ability to succeed on the course. Each application is assessed on an individual basis, taking into consideration a wide range of factors.
INTERNATIONAL
International Baccalaureat
Pass the IB Diploma with minimum 28 points overall, with 14 points from Higher Level Subjects.
English Language Requirements
In addition to meeting the academic criteria, if your first language isn’t English, you may be asked for a recognised English language qualification. This is especially important if you are not a national of a majority English speaking country or you haven’t completed a degree in English. If you are an international student, in order to obtain a student visa, you will be required to demonstrate that you have the correct level of English language competency to study in the UK.
