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UCAS CODE: N821

Course options

  • Qualification

    Foundation Degree in Arts - FdA

  • Location

    University College Birmingham

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    FEB

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary


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?

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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


CAREERS AND PROGRESSION

Application deadline

31 January

Tuition fees

Students living in Hong Kong
(International fees)

£ 13,500per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

Entry requirements

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A level : DD - CD

UCB will accept A Level in General Studies for this course and will also take into consideration applicants who are studying an extended project.

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University information

University College Birmingham

  • Campus address

    University College Birmingham, Summer Row, Birmingham, Birmingham, B3 1JB, England

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