Events and International Festivals Management

Our 1-year Certificate of Higher Education (CertHE) in Events and International Festivals Management combines academic learning with practical experience to provide a solid foundation in the events industry. This program will introduce you to core concepts and essential skills, preparing you for roles in events and festivals management.

You will study the fundamentals of managing diverse events, including festivals, sports events, conferences, and weddings, learning key skills for planning, operations, and working within the global events sector.

Across the course you will build your understanding of event planning from a managerial perspective, focusing on creative and innovative approaches essential to success in this dynamic industry.

This coursework-based course covers a range of essential topics, including event impacts and legacies, stakeholder engagement, scoping and funding, and introductory marketing strategies.

Sustainability in events will also be a key theme, preparing you to incorporate responsible practices into your work. Through hands-on assessments and industry-focused projects, you will gain practical experience that is directly applicable to real-world events.

By the end of the CertHE, you will have a foundational understanding of event management, ready to make an impact in the industry or to further your studies in the field. This program is ideal for those enthusiastic about events and eager to follow a career in this exciting industry.

Year One – Level 4 (Cert HE)

Academic, Industry, and Digital Skills (20 credits)
Niche Marketing and Social Media (20 credits)
Hospitality and Guest Service Management (20 credits)
Managing Tourism, Leisure and Events Organisations (20 credits)
Tourism, Events & Leisure Industry (20 Credits)
Events and Festivals Experience (Placement) (20 Credits)

The programme will be assessed through a structured mix of practical assessments, events, placements, case studies, audits, training exercises, management reports, presentations, essays, event reviews, DVD/videos, vlogs/ blogs, feasibility studies, projects, bid pitches and the opportunity to plan, organise and assess event tours and experiences.

Assessments will wherever possible be designed to develop professional skills as well as developing critical thinking, leadership, events management, guest service and teamwork in preparation for careers in the events . There will be NO examinations on this course.