BA (Hons) Football Broadcast and Journalism (Accelerated) at University Academy 92

Programme overview

The 2-year Accelerated BA (Hons) Football Broadcast and Journalism degree will give you the exact same skills and knowledge as our standard 3-year degree, only quicker! Have dreams of becoming a football reporter, commentator or presenter? Looking to develop skills to thrive in a variety of behind-the-scenes production roles?

Faculty: World of Media | Duration: 2 years full-time (accelerated) | Study mode: full-time (accelerated) | Intake: September, January, April | Location: Manchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Level 4: Introduction to Sports Journalism; Introduction to Football Reporting; Introduction to Football Broadcast; Media, Technology and Culture. Level 5: News Journalism; Football Reporting and Studio Presenting; Football Broadcast; Sports Journalism and Broadcasting. Level 6: Football Communications and Branding; Football Punditry and Presenting; Live Football Broadcasting; Final Project.

Career pathways

As a Football Broadcast and Journalism graduate, you’ll be ready to seize opportunities within the football media industry. Whether you aspire to be a football reporter, commentator, presenter, producer, content creator, or journalist, a career in football broadcasting and journalism offers an array of exciting careers, offering access to the biggest matches, global travel, flexibility in work, and high-earning potential.

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Application information

Entry requirements

104 UCAS points (A Levels BCC; BTEC National Extended Diploma DMM; BTEC Diploma D*D; T Levels M; Scottish Advanced Highers AB; IB 28 points with 14 from Higher Level Subjects). 5 GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above including English Language (Functional Skills Level 2 English and Maths accepted). Non-tariff qualifications and work/life experience are considered individually, and a Contextual Admissions Policy applies. International: IELTS 6.5 overall with no section lower than 5.5. UCAS code P881.

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,750 a year (2026/27). UK students starting an accelerated degree in September or November 2026 Source

International applicants: GBP 25,447 a year (2026/27). Accelerated degree (two years), fee from September 2026; fixed for course duration for international students Source

Intake: September, January, April

Duration: 2 years full-time (accelerated)

Apply through the official page: https://ua92.ac.uk/study-with-us/undergraduate/apply-to-ua92/how-to-apply/

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