Events Management (Joint Honours - Buxton)

UCAS code: Y004

Start date: September and January

Course length: full time: three years, part time: four-six years.

Campus: Buxton Campus

This course is available to international students

This course is unique in Events Management because not only do you study in a real events venue; you will get to run the events too.

We are the only university in the UK to have won the Excellence in Training Category of the National Outdoor Events Association Awards, you know you will 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.

• BA (Hons) in Events Management and Tourism Management
• BA (Hons) in International Hospitality Management and Events Management

You will study modules like these but they may change:

Stage one

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

Stage two

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

Stage three

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

Our entry requirements are usually 260-280 UCAS points, of which at least 160 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 100-120 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.

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.

The Events industry is rapidly expanding and there is a wide range of opportunities within commercial, outdoor, public sector and not-for-profit organisations.

We are very focused on your professional development and you will have your own personal tutor to support and guide you into the career you want.

You could go onto study on our MA Events Management.

You will develop the knowledge and skills you'll need to apply for roles in events companies and other multinational companies including Rolls Royce:

"I left with hands on knowledge of the industry, as well as a first class qualification, which helped me to secure my first events role" 

Emma Parkes

"This course has encouraged me to develop my enthusiasm for events and has helped me to nurture the skills that I require to host a successful event... I'm getting involved with organising events as much as possible. If you're doing Events Management, make sure you volunteer for all of the opportunities that arise to organise events,"

Ben Whittaker

"I believe that when you're creating an event you are creating memories, and I feel really privileged that I can be part of that industry."

Suzie Gardner