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Dreaming of a career in the football industry? Are you passionate about talent identification, fan engagement, performance analysis or punditry? Take a look at our industry-inspired football degrees in Manchester, that are designed to get you closer to the action—and your future career.

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We’re not just teaching students about the traditional football business, we’re showing them how clubs can unlock new revenue streams, from estate planning to social media strategies. The football industry is evolving rapidly and our graduates will be equipped to lead that change.

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Why Choose a Football Degree at UA92?

Manchester is a global capital of football, and at UA92, you’re right at the heart of it.

Our football degrees are backed by our co-founders, Gary Neville and the Class of 92, giving you the skills, knowledge and connections to thrive in the football industry. 

With a 360 degree view of the football industry, our programmes are designed to help you explore a wide range of football careers in business or media – both on and off the pitch. 

Our exclusive partnerships with leading football clubs including Manchester United, Salford City FC and the English Football League (EFL), bring you behind-the-scenes insights, guest lectures and opportunities for work experience placements. 

What careers are there in the football industry?

The football industry presents a vast number of career opportunities, particularly within the business and media sectors at both grassroots and professional levels. Roles include marketing, sponsorship, ticketing, content creation, public relations, event management, and commercial strategy– each essential to engaging fans and driving revenue for clubs at all levels.  

At the professional level, football clubs support more than 90,000 jobs in the UK. Also, the growth of the women’s game has significantly expanded career pathways. Sport-related employment in the UK has grown steadily and football offers dynamic, long-term career paths for individuals passionate about sport, storytelling, and innovation.  

What types of football degrees do you offer?

University Academy 92 (UA92) offers a range of football-related degrees. Our BSc (Hons) Business of Football focuses on the commercial and strategic side of the game, while the BA (Hons) Football Broadcast and Journalism, prepares students for media and commentary roles. If you have a passion for coaching and developing athletic performance, you may also consider our Sports Coaching and Sports & Exercise Science degrees. All programmes are awarded by Lancaster University and can be studied across one, two or three years. 

Can I play football while I study?

Absolutely! UA92’s football programme has been awarded the highest possible rating from the BUCS football accreditation award, putting us in and amongst the top 16 universities in the UK. This showcases our inclusive programme across football and futsal, with lots of opportunities to get involved through playing, officiating and coaching, including amongst our own teams and in the community. 

If you are playing at a high level, the Sport 92 Talented Athlete Programme will help you to balance your academic and sporting commitments. We are also a TASS Dual Career Hub. 

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3 YEAR FULL-TIME DEGREE

Our deliberately different approach means you will study in the morning or afternoon, giving you the flexibility to work around your other commitments. You will study in blocks, focusing on one subject module at a time and you’ll be assessed at the end of every block so no traditional end-of-year exam.

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2 YEAR ACCELERATED DEGREE

Accelerated degrees are perfect for those who want to complete their studies much faster. You will study 6 modules a year (instead of 4), but you will achieve a full degree awarded by Lancaster University in two years, not three. Plus the overall cost is around 20% less than the standard three-year degrees on offer.

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1 YEAR CERT HE

The equivalent to the first year of a degree. This is a great option if you have some qualifications but don’t meet the entry requirements for our full degree course. Successful completion will guarantee progression onto Year 2 of the applicable degree course at UA92. So you can still complete your degree in 3 years.

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