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BA (Hons) Sports Media and Communications (Accelerated) at University Academy 92

University Academy 92, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Manchester’s definitely sports obsessed! With so much going on, there’s no doubt it’s an exhilarating place to study for a Sports Media and Communications degree. Working closely with high-profile partners, including Manchester United and Lancashire Cricket Club, we’ve designed a 2-year accelerated course covering the same content as our standard 3-year course, giving you the skills the industry wants.

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: Media, Technology and Culture; Communication Techniques and Creating Content; Media Production; Sports Media and Public Relations. Level 5: Politics, Power and Communication; Media Narratives; Audio and Video Production; Integrated Sports Marketing Communication. Level 6: Media Law and Ethics; Advanced Marketing and Communication Techniques; Sports Media and Communications: Professional Practice; Final Project.

Career pathways

Our 2-year sports media and communications accelerated degree will give you a running start in a sports media career, whether you’re keen to jump into broadcast, press, marketing, advertising or public relations. Once you’ve graduated, you will be suitable for a diverse range of roles such as advertising executive, content creator, social media manager, PR and influencer executive, communications officer, press officer, publicist or partnerships manager.

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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 P955.

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)

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