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

Programme overview

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? Want to cover the great game through an inclusive and contemporary lens?

Faculty: World of Media | Duration: 3 years full-time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September, November, January, February, April | Location: Manchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 (Level 4): Introduction to Sports Journalism; Introduction to Football Reporting; Introduction to Football Broadcast; Media, Technology and Culture. Year 2 (Level 5): News Journalism; Football Reporting and Studio Presenting; Football Broadcast; Sports Journalism and Broadcasting. Year 3 (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 P821.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). UK students; full-time degree (three years) Source

International applicants: GBP 17,728 a year (2026/27). Full-time degree (three years), Sport, Media and Digital courses rate from September 2026 Source

Intake: September, November, January, February, April

Duration: 3 years full-time

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

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