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Manchester, England, United Kingdom
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University Academy 92 (UA92) is a higher education institution in Old Trafford, Manchester, founded by Gary Neville and the Class of 92 (Gary Neville, Paul Scholes, Ryan Giggs, Phil Neville and Nicky Butt) in partnership with Lancaster University. It opened in 2019. University Academy 92 Limited is a company incorporated in England and a joint venture between Lancaster University and individual shareholders drawn from the Class of '92 and their associates. Its mission is to make higher education accessible for all.
All UA92 degrees are awarded by Lancaster University, which co-founded the institution, helps design courses and selects lecturers. Industry partners including Manchester United, Microsoft, KPMG and TalkTalk co-develop the curriculum and contribute guest lectures, industry insight days and masterclasses.
Teaching is organised into four subject areas, or Worlds: Business, Digital, Media and Sport. Courses include Accounting and Finance, Accounting and Business Management, Business Management, Business of Football, Digital Marketing, Computer Science, Cyber Security, Software Development, Football Broadcast and Journalism, Sports Journalism, Sports Media and Communications, Sports Management, Sports Coaching, Football Coaching, Sports and Exercise Science, Physical Education, and Health, Exercise and Sport. Students can take a one-year Cert HE, a three-year full-time degree or a two-year accelerated degree, with start dates in September, November, January, February and April.
The study model is built around one subject module at a time in six-week blocks, a fixed morning or afternoon timetable, no traditional end-of-year exams and small classes. The credit-bearing 92 Programme of character and personal development (professionalism, strengths, wellness and personal development) is built into every degree and assessed through a Professional Diary and reflective account. UA92 also delivers apprenticeships at Levels 3, 4 and 6 in ICT, multi-channel marketing, cyber security, data analysis, DevOps, data science and digital marketing.
Student life centres on the Old Trafford campus, with Cafe 92, a Fitness Zone gym, Sport92 clubs competing in BUCS leagues (football, basketball, netball, futsal, badminton, table tennis and cricket), societies, and wellbeing, counselling and inclusive support services. Academy Apartments, exclusive to UA92 students, sit directly opposite the Main Campus. International students receive support from application and visa through to arrival, and can enter at foundation, integrated first year or degree level.
UA92 is registered with the Office for Students as a registered provider of higher education in England (approved fee cap category). It holds a Silver rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework and is a TASS Dual Career accredited institution.
UK students can apply for tuition fee and maintenance loans through Student Finance England, selecting Lancaster University as the awarding institution and searching for courses beginning 'UA92'.
Sport, Media and Digital courses: three-year degree £17,728 a year; accelerated degree £25,447 a year; Cert HE £17,728; International Foundation Year £16,197; Integrated First Year £19,505; Integrated First Year (Accelerated) £27,000.
Business courses: three-year degree £16,665 a year; accelerated degree £24,996 a year; Cert HE £16,665; International Foundation Year £16,197; Integrated First Year £18,365; Integrated First Year (Accelerated) £26,500.
International students pay at least 50% before the course begins. Fees are fixed for the duration of the course when studied continuously; fees for new international students rise by 3% each year. International students are not eligible for Student Finance England loans.
Two full tuition fee scholarships are awarded each year, covering fees for three years (or two years on an accelerated degree). Applicants must be eligible for a full-time Maintenance Loan from Student Finance England, hold an offer to start in September or November, and have received free school meals in their most recent year of school or college and/or live in an IMD2019 Quintile 1 postcode area. They must show they have overcome significant personal challenges; applications are reviewed by the Bursaries Committee. Offer holders are told when and how to apply; the 2026/27 deadline has passed. Unlock Your Greatness Scholarship
A support package worth £5,000 that includes a laptop, free travel, lunch every day and a home voucher. Applicants aged 17 to 20 who received free school meals at school or college are likely to be eligible. Make It For Real
A small number of places for student athletes competing at a high level, with priority for BUCS team sports and individual sports; two places are reserved for women's footballers. Benefits include Fitness Zone membership, strength and conditioning, nutritional and lifestyle support, Castore leisurewear and a sport-specific bursary for travel and equipment of up to £500. Apply via the online form or [email protected]. Talented Athlete Programme
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View scholarships for University Academy 92 →Applications are made through UCAS using institution code U01: register on UCAS Hub, add personal, education and employment details, choose up to five courses, write a personal statement, obtain a reference and submit. Applications for 2027 entry are open, and places for 2026/27 remain available for November, January, February and April starts. Courses start in September, November, January, February or April, depending on course type. Admissions enquiries: [email protected], +44 (0)161 507 1999.
Under the Contextual Admissions Policy each application is assessed individually, and applicants with fewer than 104 UCAS points may still be considered depending on personal circumstances. Applicants aged 21 or over are mature students; life and work experience can be considered alongside, or sometimes in place of, traditional qualifications ([email protected]). The free Fast Forward course for people aged 19 and over prepares adults for degree-level study.
Depending on academic and English level, international applicants can enter at International Foundation Year, Integrated First Year or degree level, are taught at the Main Campus in Manchester, and can start at any of the multiple entry points. Support is given from application and visa submission through to arrival and accommodation. To obtain a student visa, applicants must demonstrate the required level of English competency.
IELTS overall 6.5 with no section below 5.5. Applicants whose first language is not English may be asked for a recognised English qualification, particularly if they are not nationals of a majority English-speaking country or have not completed a degree in English.
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