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Summer Skills Sessions

Get a head start towards your future career this summer with UA92’s line up of interactive sessions. Join us at our Main Campus in Old Trafford to build your skills, develop your confidence and prepare you for the next chapter.
Explore our variety of sessions across Business, Media, Sport and Digital below.

 

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Build your skills this summer at UA92

Our UA92 Summer Skills Sessions are here! Explore subject areas, develop your practical skills and gain valuable experience. Whether you’re applying to university, writing your personal statement or building your CV, these interactive sessions are a great way to improve your confidence, career insight and get a head start towards your future.

Choose from a line up of workshops across the worlds of Business, Sport, Digital and Media. Book as many sessions as you like – develop your skills for the career you’re interested in, or simply come and learn something new!

Delivered at our Main Campus in Old Trafford, each session has been designed by UA92 academics and shaped by their industry experience, with input from our wider network of partners. You will take part in practical activities, build confidence in your chosen subject area and leave with a clearer understanding of how your skills can connect to future study and career pathways.

Each session will earn you a UA92 certificate and guidance on how to bolster your LinkedIn profile, CV or personal statement with the experience you’ve gained from the workshops.

Find out more about the sessions, and click below to book!

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Business Sessions

Talent Identification in Sport – 23 July, 10am-1pm

Explore the world of sports talent identification, and try it for yourself with a fun simulation. Using a variety of tools at your disposal, you’ll have the chance to identify athletes to sign to your own chosen sporting organisation with a specified budget. Perfect for anyone interested in sports management and the business-side of the industry.

Leadership in Sport – 23 July, 2pm-5pm

Step into the shoes of a leader and discover what it takes to steer an organisation through crisis. You’ll explore different leadership styles, then put them to the test by choosing a real sporting organisation in crisis and developing your own strategy to turn things around. Great for anyone interested in leadership, sports management and decision-making under pressure.

Accounting: Business Wars – 25 August, 10am-2pm

Take control, make decisions and survive the unexpected. Take charge of a global company and compete against rival businesses in a fast-paced simulation where every decision matters. Manage a £100 million budget, invest in growth, respond to market shocks, tackle sustainability challenges and make high-pressure boardroom decisions. Using strategy, teamwork and commercial thinking, you’ll discover what it really takes to lead a successful business in today’s rapidly changing world.

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Media Sessions

Podcasting – 15 July, 10-12pm

Ever wondered what really happens to make a successful podcast happen? Step into the studio and get hands-on with the tools the professionals use — operating the Gallery, scripting and planning a short podcast, reading from an Autocue and vision mixing for live productions. You’ll make real decisions and see the outcomes play out. If you’re interested in broadcasting or media production, sign up!

Media Production Camera Spotlight – 22 July, 10-12pm

Get hands-on with professional camera and lighting kit in this practical session. You’ll be introduced to the technical setup of a two-camera shoot — exploring lens choices, frame rates, resolution, exposure and monitoring — before moving on to interview lighting, where key, fill and hair lights are demonstrated and explained. Perfect for anyone interested in filmmaking, media production and life behind the camera.

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Sports Sessions

Football Bootcamp – 18 August, 10am-1:30pm

Get a real insight into life as a student‑athlete at UA92. From high‑energy performance work in the gym to hands‑on football sessions, you’ll experience leading a team at a Football 3‑Star Accredited University. It’s the perfect chance to explore the facilities, meet the staff, and get a true taste of the student‑athlete journey.

Your Future in Sports Coaching – 10 July, 10am-1pm

Discover how coaches design, deliver and evaluate effective coaching practice at this interactive session. Through a range of practical activities, you’ll explore coaching techniques, communication strategies and approaches to skill development used across sport — getting a real insight into how coaches create engaging sessions, adapt to participants’ needs and support both performance and participation. Perfect for anyone interested in Sports Coaching, Physical Education, Sport Development or a related career. No previous experience needed — just be ready to get involved.

Sports Performance Testing – 17 July, 11am-1pm

Ever wondered how athletes’ performance is really measured? Step into the lab and experience how sport scientists, coaches and health professionals assess and monitor performance. Get hands-on with specialist equipment, take part in practical testing activities and discover how data is used to support fitness, health and performance. Interested in sport science, coaching or exercise and health? This is for you!

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Digital Sessions

All Things Cyber – Date TBC

Get introduced to everything cyber in this hands-on session. Develop your skills, meet fellow students and build your confidence so you can get a real head start in your digital career. No prior experience is needed, just curiosity and enthusiasm. If you’re thinking about a career in cyber security or computer science, or simply want to learn a new skill, sign up now!

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Who can sign up for the sessions?

The Summer Skills Sessions for anyone in Year 12 or 13. Whether you’re planning to join UA92 in September or still considering your options, you’re welcome to sign up!

What subjects are available?

Sessions are available across the worlds of Business, Sport, Digital and Media, and give you a taste of what UA92 offer on our courses and degrees.

Do I have to attend a session related to the course I’m applying for?

Not at all! Attend any sessions you like, whether you want to build your skills for your future career, or come and learn something new!

Can I attend more than one session?

You can attend as many sessions as you like and use them to build a wider set of skills and experiences.

Where will the sessions be held?

Join us at our UA92 Main Campus in Old Trafford for all our Summer Skills Sessions.

Brian Statham Way
Old Trafford
Stretford
Manchester
M16 0PU

Find out more about getting to campus here.

When will the sessions be held?

Sessions will run throughout the summer. Dates and times for individual sessions can be found above. Keep an eye on this page and your email inbox for updates on when sessions will be held.

What will I get from the sessions?

Alongside valuable knowledge, experience and personal development, you will receive a UA92 certificate, signed by your session lead, and template wording to help you evidence the experience and learnings on your LinkedIn profile, CV or personal statement.

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    WHICH UA92 SUMMER SKILLS SESSIONS WOULD YOU LIKE TO ATTEND?

    Business

    Talent Identification in Sport (Date TBC)Leadership in Sport (Date TBC)Accounting: Business Wars (25th August)

    Media

    Podcasting (15th July)Media Production Camera Spotlight (22nd July)

    Sport

    Football Bootcamp (18th August)Your Future in Sports Coaching (16th July)Sports Performance Testing (17th July)

    Digital

    All Things Cyber (Date TBC)

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