BA (Hons) Events Management

UCAS code: N820

Start date: September and January

Course length: full time: three-four years (including an optional placement year), part time: four-six years. If you already have a HND or foundation degree, you can apply for the final year of this course to top up to an honours degree.

Campus: Buxton Campus

This course is unique in Events Management because not only do you study in a real events venue; you'll get to run the events too. Some of our current second year students have set up their own events company, and recently put on a Fashion Show, which was a great succcess.

We are the only university in the UK to have won the Excellence in Training Category of the National Outdoor Events Association Awards, so you know you'll get a great start to your career.

As events become bigger and more complex, event managers need the knowledge, skills and attributes to be able to make the next generation of events as professional, memorable and exciting as possible.

This programme offers you a range of event modules supported by marketing, finance and human resources to develop you as an innovative manager with the ability to succeed in your area of interest.

You will be taught by experienced event practitioners, who have worked in all sectors of the industry from conferences to festivals.

You will also be able to use your skills to organise your own professional events with our own company - Dome Events, gaining the professional experience that employers want.

Our students have organised an Amateur Boxing night,a charity event for the British Heart foundation, a Buxton Volunteer Centre information evening, a fundraiser in aid of the Make a Wish Foundation and a Vintage Fashion Show to raise money for the Oliver King Foundation.

Stage one

• Principles Of International Business
• Themes and Ideas in Events Management
• Academic and Professional Development 1
• Event Feasibility and Logistics Management
• Business Operations Management
• Service Excellence For The Events Industry

Stage two

• Applied Business Management
• Academic and Professional Development 2
• Event Project Management Operations
• Event Legislation
• Sponsorship, Fundraising and Public Relations
• Business Development and Entrepreneurship
• Festivals and Cultural Events
• Event Legislation

Optional Diploma in Professional Practice (Year out)

• Applied Professional Practice
• Contemporary Issues in Professional Practice

Stage three

• Strategic Management
• Independent Study
• Public Relations and E-Marketing
• Anthropology of the Festival
• Contemporary Issues
• Managing International Events
• Sustainable Events Management

Our entry requirements are usually 260 UCAS points, of which at least 220 will be from your core A2s (full A levels) or equivalent qualifications such as BTEC Diploma, International Baccalaureate, Scottish Highers etc.

We'll accept up to 40 points towards the total from level 3 qualifications such as AS levels (where those AS levels are not taken on to A2 level), the Extended Project or Music qualifications.

We don't accept points from Key Skills Level 3. If you have any questions about what is or isn't accepted, please contact our Admissions team.

We also accept the Access to HE Diploma.

Your points at level 3 will be in addition to 5 GCSEs at grade C or equivalent level 2 qualifications.

The UCAS tariff points are a guide - we'll also consider all the information that you've included in your application. We'll also want to see that you're enthusiastic and motivated to take this course and that you have the potential to benefit from coming to university.

General undergraduate entry requirements

Fees for 2013/14

This is a resource intensive course.

UK/EU students

• Full time: £8,250 (each year)
• £1,030 per module (you usually take 18 of these modules in total)

International students

• Full time: £10,225 (per year)

*These fees apply if you're starting this course between September 2013 and August 2014. We recommend you check fee details with us though, as they can change. Costs can increase each year.

How you'll learn

You'll be taught by a combination of lectures, seminars, small group activities, case studies and discussions in addition to audio-visual material and guest speakers from related industries.

How you're assessed

You'll be assessed by a combination of written assignments, coursework, oral presentations and written exams.

UK Residentials

In your first and second year you will experience an educational residential visit to an event destination in the UK where you will have a back of house tour of some first class event venues and listen to presentations from senior staff who work in them.

Work placements

You’ll have the opportunity to undertake an optional paid work placement between years 2 and 3 of the programme. A placement will really enhance your CV and your  employability and is certain to impress future employers.

You'll also be able to run your own events whilst you are on the course, our second year students have recently put on a fashion show which was a great success. Julian Robinson, Lecturer for the Events Management course said " The success of the fashion show demonstrates just how capable our events management students are".

Our Events Management students held their sixth annual National Student Events Conference in the Dome at University of Derby Buxton in April.

Your course will include plenty of opportunities to undertake voluntary work experience in the events industry either on campus or within the local region

The events industry is expanding rapidly and there are a wide range of opportunities within commercial, public sector and nonprofit organisations so you will have good employment prospects in the UK and internationally when you graduate.
When you have successfully completed this course, you will have opportunities to apply for careers in a wide range of sectors including:

• Conference and meetings  
• Exhibitions and trade shows
• Incentive travel
• Corporate hospitality
• Outdoor events
• Festivals and cultural events
• Music events
• Sports events

There are also opportunities to continue studying when you have completed your degree by progressing on to MA Events Management.

"I had a great time studying Events Management at Buxton because it was a good mix of practical opportunities as well as theoretical input.  The course really helped me develop into a young professional but I couldn't have done this without the support and help from the excellent lecturers."  Jason McDermott

"I didn't realise how enjoyable learning could be on the events management course.  The small, friendly campus helps to provides a very supportive community for students." Sarah Horth

"The fact that I was an international student I found that everyone was very friendly and helpful towards me. I gained lots of practical work experience which was supported by the academic theory during lectures and seminar sessions."  Carina Stere

"The best thing about UDB events are the real world learning opportunities. The Dome is an events venue and we are constantly offered work experience alongside our course. There are work experience opportunities both within the university and with external clients, so there are some really invaluable opportunities.

The events course itself is also real-world learning based. One of the first year modules involves working with a client to create an event for their venue space working to their client brief. Not only are you learning all you can about event management but it’s a real taste of what you’ll do in the industry when you leave.  I think it’s fantastic to have all these opportunities because it’s what will count when it comes to job interviews."

Natalie Bell  Year 1 BA (Hons) Events Management student