Journalism students will undertake some of their course at an international cricket ground following a new deal, according to The Business Desk.

Students at UA92, in Manchester, will make use of media facilities at Lancashire County Cricket Club.

As part of the partnership, Lancashire’s senior leadership and first team will also deliver guest lectures on campus.

UA92 is a higher education institution co-founded by ex-Manchester United footballer Gary Neville, the club’s ‘Class of ’92’ and Lancaster University.

UA92 students at Old Trafford with Lancashire and England cricketer Liam Livingstone

Daniel Gidney, chief executive at Lancashire Cricket, said: “We are proud to open the doors of Emirates Old Trafford’s Players and Media Centre to the next generation of UA92 students and believe that the opportunity to learn at an iconic venue such as Emirates Old Trafford will provide a truly unique experience.

“I strongly believe that the long term visions between the organisations align and the team at Lancashire Cricket are all looking forward to working closely with UA92 over the next five years and beyond.”

Sara Prowse, CEO of UA92, added: “Working with world class sporting organisations like Lancashire Cricket underlines our commitment to enhancing student employability while helping to build new talent pipelines for the sports and media industries.

“At UA92 we show students that sport is so much more than what happens on the pitch. This partnership will open doors to business roles, media careers and opportunities across the industry.”