course data

events management at Winchester

entry requirements: 96-112 UCAS points and a DMM or MMM

overview:

the course is 3 years long if doing full time

YEAR 1 (LEVEL 4)*: 75% COURSEWORK. 13% WRITTEN EXAMS. 12% PRACTICAL EXAMS

YEAR 2 (LEVEL 5)*: 75% COURSEWORK. 0% WRITTEN EXAMS. 25% PRACTICAL EXAMS

YEAR 3 (LEVEL 6)*: 87% COURSEWORK. 13% WRITTEN EXAMS. 0% PRACTICAL EXAMS

YEAR 1 (LEVEL 4): TEACHING, LEARNING AND ASSESSMENT: 288 HOURS. INDEPENDENT LEARNING: 912 HOURS

YEAR 2 (LEVEL 5): TEACHING, LEARNING AND ASSESSMENT: 216 HOURS. INDEPENDENT LEARNING: 960 HOURS. PLACEMENT: 24 HOURS

YEAR 3 (LEVEL 6): TEACHING, LEARNING AND ASSESSMENT: 144 HOURS. INDEPENDENT LEARNING: 840 HOURS. PLACEMENT:216 HOURS

course features

• Gain the practical skills to become a confident, responsible and innovative global event manager

• Project-manage high-profile and large-scale live events to garner real-world experience

• Strong links with industry associations and professional organisations that provide access to competitions, research, employment and events

• Opportunities for an industry placement year, final year placement project and studying abroad

location:

2 and a half hours from Cambridge by car and train ( from Cambridge to Winchester is roughly £66+)

costs:

Then there will also be accommodation costs and extra costs like food and essentials.

events management at

Buckingham

entry requirements: 88 - 112 UCAS points

overview:

the course is 3 years long if doing full time

• learn about the basic structures of the various types of events, such as conferences, exhibitions, festivals, sport events and the entertainment and experience industry as whole

• details of how events are planned and organised professionally and about marketing and promotion of various types of events.

• also study core management skills, both for yourself and for the development of venues, artists and companies.

• discover the art of public relation (PR) as well as risk assessment and knowledge of various legislation's required by the government in order to operate in the event industry safely and responsibly.

• Reading Festival - Assistant Zone Managers

• Wireless Festival - H&S Inductions, Licensing Office

• Hyde Park British Summertime - H&S Inductions, Licensing Office

• Wembley Arena

location:

1 and a half hours from Cambridge by car and train is 2 and a half hours ( from Cambridge to Buckinghamshire is roughly £39+)

costs:

£9,250 per year

Then there will also be accommodation costs and extra costs like food and essentials.

events management at

Coventry

entry requirements: 112 UCAS points

overview:

the course is 3 years long if doing full time

The number of full-time contact hours may vary from semester to semester, however, on average, it is likely to be around 12 contact hours per week in the first and second year dropping to around 8 contact hours per week in the third and final year as you become a more independent learner.

Additionally, you will be expected to undertake a significant self-directed study of approximately 12 hours each week, depending on the demands of individual modules.

Assessment methods include:

• Phase tests

• Essays

• Group work

• Presentations

• Reports

• Projects

• Coursework

• Exams

• Individual assignments

course features:

• first year enables you to work alongside students doing similar courses to you, to widen your knowledge and exposure to other subject areas and professions

• explore the organisational structure, organisational design and business operations

location:

2 hours from Cambridge by car and train is 2hr and 44mins ( from Cambridge to Coventry is roughly £89+)

costs:

£9,250 per year

Then there will also be accommodation costs and extra costs like food and essentials.

events management at

derby

entry requirements: 112 UCAS points

overview:

the course is 3 years long if doing full time

You will build up your knowledge and skills through learning activities like:

• lectures - delivered by our tutors and guest speakers

• seminars and tutorials

• practical projects including planning and managing events

• case study analysis

• independent study

• fieldtrips 

• placements and internships

• networking and mentoring

course features:

• You'll learn how to stage events and so much more: we also give you the management, leadership and entrepreneurial skills needed to excel in the events industry, a rapidly evolving sector that needs reshaping and rebuilding after the Covid pandemic

• You'll learn how events, tourism and hospitality overlap to make up the wider 'visitor economy', and work closely with Tourism and Hospitality students - this will broaden your career options

• You can study abroad for a semester in year two, and take a placement year before year three

• All modules align with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, so you will learn to think about the social and environmental impact of events, not just the financial gains

"In the second year of this course, you will get the opportunity to study abroad. You'll be able to choose from a range of countries, such as the Netherlands, Germany, Thailand, Bali and South Africa. It's a great way to experience a different culture, gain a new perspective on your subject, and have an adventure!"

location:

2 hours and 15mins from Cambridge by car and train is 3hr and 17mins ( from Cambridge to derby is roughly £54+)

costs:

£9,250 per year

Then there will also be accommodation costs and extra costs like food and essentials.

events management at

London

entry requirements: 112 UCAS points (BTEC Extended Diploma with Distinction, Merit, Merit)

overview:

the course is 3 years long if doing full time

To ensure our event management degree provides you with a solid foundation for the work environment, you will complete a range of:

• client briefs

• work-based case studies

• risk assessments

• design presentations

• essays

• project work

• teamwork

• live event projects

• client bidding

• workshops

• industry reports

course features:

A combination of academic insight and practical case studies will prepare you to plan and organise events, from music festivals to conferences, integrating all areas of event management, including: 

• operations and logistics

• public relations and marketing

• sponsorship

• creative design

• technical and production.

location:

1 hours and 45mins from Cambridge by car and train is 1hr and 48mins ( from Cambridge to london is roughly £20+)

costs:

£9,250 per year

Then there will also be accommodation costs and extra costs like food and essentials.

events management at

Birmingham

entry requirements: 96 UCAS points or MMM

overview:

the course is 4 years long with placement year

• Coursework – 78%

• Practical examination – 12%

• Written examination – 10%

• Large group teaching – 5 hours 

• Smaller group teaching – 5 hours 

• Tutorials – 3 hours 

• Workshop – 2 hours 

• Field trips and visits 

course features:

"Students on our Events Management course have access to our brand new Digital Creative Studio, where you can learn an array of skills for producing digital content including video and audio. We also provide a range of support services for student entrepreneurs through our Enterprise Hive."

year 2

location:

1 hours and 45mins from Cambridge by car and train is 3hr and 5mins ( from Cambridge to derby is roughly £39+)

costs:

£9,250 per year

Then there will also be accommodation costs and extra costs like food and essentials.