This course is accredited by the University of Warwick
OVERVIEW
If you dream of managing major sports events, festivals and exhibitions or want to get involved in wedding planning and incentive travel, the events sector is full of exciting opportunities. Managing events is big business too, with the industry estimated to be worth more than £40 billion in the UK alone.
Combining business, enterprise and innovation with the practical skills of event planning and delivery, our Events Management degree will help you develop the skills you need to become an innovative leader who can build exceptional, unforgettable event experiences. From studying events planning, marketing and design to financial management and risk and crisis management, you will gain the in-depth knowledge needed to build a comprehensive platform for your future career. Furthermore, as academic partners of the Association of Event Venues, you will have exclusive access to networking and career opportunities built into your programme.
At University College Birmingham, we know first-hand industry experience is vital, so one of the highlights of our events management course is a 12-month paid work placement that will give you a distinctive advantage in the events job market. Great opportunities are available throughout the UK and around the world, with past students having worked in Brussels, Prague and Hong Kong.
WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE?
GAIN EXPERINCE – Students on this course will have many opportunities to gain experience of working on real events. In addition, you will have a guaranteed interview for the University Student Ambassador scheme; a paid role where you will work on a range of events for the University
NO EXAMS - If you are not keen on exams, this course is for you. Unlike many degrees, you will have no written exams during or at the end of the course
NETWORKING – As academic associate members of the Association of Event Venues, students will have the chance to network with national and international event venues
ENRICHMENT – Through industry guest speakers, behind the scenes visits of event venues and a residential visit, you will have the chance to explore unique event venues, learn from industry professionals and network across the sector
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS – You’ll use industry specialist software throughout your programme and have the opportunity to gain additional certification in event planning
FACILITIES
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. Students also have access to our virtual reality technology and our humanoid service robot.
We also provide a range of support services for student entrepreneurs through our Enterprise Hive.
ACCREDITATIONS AND PARTNERSHIPS
This course is accredited by the Chartered Management Institute and Institute of Hospitality.
We are also a member of various industry associations including EVCOM, MIA, AEME and NOEA.
PLACEMENTS
Our course features a 12-month paid placement, during which you will not incur any tuition fees. (There is also the option to study the course without the placement.)
Employers we have worked with include Ritz Carlton Hotel, The Total Event Company, Coworth Park, Enterprise Holdings, Compass Group (Edgebaston Cricket Ground), Amadeus (NEC Group Ltd),
CAREERS AND PROGRESSION
Examples of careers you could pursue following this course:
Events/festival manager
Conference centre manager
Marketing executive (graduate)
Digital marketer
Tour manager
Project manager (graduate)
Upon completion of the foundation degree, you can also progress onto the final year of our full BA (Hons) degree.
YEAR 1
-Dynamic Events Environtment
-Event Business Management
-Event Experience Design
-Event Logistics Management
-Event Principles and Planning
-Personal Branding
YEAR 2
-Applied Event Research
-Digital Marketing
-Event Project Management
-Live Event Creation
-Operational Financial Management
Note: Indicative information only. Actual timetables and assessment regimes will be issued at your induction.
ASSESSMENT
Estimated breakdown of assessment for this degree course:
Our teaching and assessment is underpinned by our Teaching, Learning and Assessment Strategy 2021-2024.
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
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The following entry points are available for this course:
This course may be available at alternative locations, please check if other course options are available.
Course optionsNon-tariff: Non-UCAS Tariff based Level 3 qualifications are also considered for entry please contact admissions@ucb.ac.uk to check your eligibility.
Work-based: We also give equal consideration to applicants who are currently in work and wish to apply to UCB. To apply, you must have a minimum of 3 years’ relevant work experience, demonstrating management or supervisory duties. Your application must also include a reference from your line manager supporting your entry to higher education. For further details please contact Admissions.
Students who are studying a mixture of qualifications will receive an offer that will be inclusive of all Level 3 qualifications.
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| Cambridge English Advanced | Level B2 | BA/BSc - Minimum 170 with no less than 160 in any skill FdA/FdSc - Minimum 160 with no less than 150 in any skill |
| IELTS (Academic) | BA/BSc - Overall score of 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in each component FdA/FdSc - Overall score of 5.5 with no less than 5.0 in each component | |
| Institution's Own Test | BA/BSc - Overall score of B2 with no less than B2- in in each component FdA/FdSc - Overall score of B2- with no less than B1+ in in each component |
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| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Republic of Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| EU | £13500 | Year 1 |
| International | £13500 | Year 1 |
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
UK:
If you are a UK student enrolling on a Foundation Degree or a BA/BSc at University College Birmingham in 2021/22, your fee for this academic year will be £9,250. A half year tuition fee is £4625.
This is a yearly fee, and will increase with inflation in subsequent years (in line with the government’s permitted rise).
If you are an English student studying your first higher education qualification, you can apply for a tuition fee loan from the Student Loans Company. You will not start repaying this loan until you leave the course and are earning over £25,000 a year.
If you live in Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland, you should apply to Student Finance Wales, Student Finance Northern Ireland, or SAAS. The loans and grants available to you will differ from those available from Student Finance England.
UCB does not charge for 24 or 48 week placements.
More information about UK Fees please go to our website here -
https://www.ucb.ac.uk/study/fees-and-funding/undergraduate-fees/
EU and International:
More information about International Fees please go to our website here - https://www.ucb.ac.uk/our-courses/international/tuition-fees-and-scholarships.aspx
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