The Programme

An increasing demand for a large number of event types, from sport, leisure, commercial or politics, is creating a demand for specialist managers and qualified individuals to work within event management. This course enables students to gain relevant knowledge, experience and skills, and promotes the development of practical competence and confidence within a commercial environment.

What You Study

• Academic and Professional Skills
• Personal Development Planning
• Work-Related Learning
• Understanding Event Management as a Business
• Business Enterprise
• Marketing Principles
• Event Planning Process.
• Managing People
• Event Planning Process.
• Event Funding, Sustainability and Development
• Event Law and Legislation
• Business Planning and Control

Special Features

FdA Event Management includes industry relevant modules which promote the practical competence and confidence of student practitioners intending progress into employment in the commercial event management environment.

People who take this course could go on to

Graduates from this programme will be well equipped to progress onto the final year of a BA Hons Event Management or other related degrees such as BA Hons Event Fundraising and Sponsorship, BA Hons Conference and Exhibitions Management. Alternatively, a student may decide to go into employment with an event management organisation or local/regional government events division.

Entry Requirements

Successful applicants are normally expected to have a minimum of 120 UCAS points at Advanced Level (60 at A2) or Level 3 Extended Diploma or Equivalent plus satisfactory reference. Life experience will also be taken in to account when considering applications from mature students. An admissions assessment may be used in certain circumstances.

How to Apply

Apply for the full-time course through UCAS using code N820.Entry onto the part-time course is by direct application to the College 0800 731 8281.

Duration

3 years part-time