BA (Hons) Events Management
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Why choose this course?
- You'll get all the academic and practical skills you'll need to progress in the exciting and vibrant events industry.
- We have excellent links with the industry so you'll be able to go on national and international placements to develop your skills and build up your experience, which will help you get a job.
- You'll be taught by tutors who not only have academic experience, but also know what it's like to work in the events industry, so they can pass their knowledge on to you.
- You'll be able to gain work and voluntary experience whilst studying.
- In comparison to other Events courses we are able to see all our students on a daily basis and pride ourselves on treating students as individuals within our close knit community.
- Our assessment policy ranges from written work through to presentations, pitches and portfolios - all you'll need for your future in the industry.
- We have many guest speakers from the industry that will keep you up to date and ensure you leave with a relevant qualification.
About the course
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.
In 2012 our students are working on 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.
Your career
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 even go onto study on our MA Events Management.
What our students say
"The university is a whole lot of help with finding the right placement for the right students. With all their support it's hard to not love this course."
Jaydean Wilson
"I was involved in organising the 4th Annual National Student Events Conference at the University of Derby's Kedleston Road campus, we invited speakers from amongst others Excel London and Glastonbury Festival. It was great to be involved in such a big event, and excellent experience".
"The tutors are friendly and supportive and very willing to help out with any academic or personal issues. They are all easy to approach and will gladly see you for a coffee in the university bistro to talk about your assignments!"
Mikaela Balder
"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
"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
How you're assessed
You'll be assessed by a combination of written assignments, coursework, oral presentations and written exams.
Fieldtrips
You'll have the opportunity to go on various field trips relating to your course, these cost around £50 each.
Work placements
You'll have the chance to put theory in to practice, and gain hands on experience, by doing an optional work placement in stage three of this course. It will really boost your CV.
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".
Anything else?
This year, for the first time, a team of 30 students were employed by Glastonbury festival's security team to help steward the event - and it went so well that tutors are confident that they'll return for future festivals. Read the full story.
Are you an international student?
You can now book a skype appointment at a time to suit you with our International Student Adviser to discuss your options.
Start dates
If you're from the UK or EU you can apply to study this course in:
- September
If you're from a country outside the EU you can apply to study this course full time in:
- September
UCAS code
N820
Fees
This is a resource intensive course.
UK/EU students
- Full time: £7,495 (each year)
- Part time: £935 per module (you usually take 18 of these modules in total).
International students
- Full time: £9,975 (each year)
*These fees apply if you're starting this course between September 2012 and August 2013. We recommend you check fee details with us though, as they can change. Costs can increase each year.
More information about our fees for September 2012 and the support available
Course length
- Full time: 3-4 years (including an optional placement year)
- Part time: 4-6 years
If you already have an HND or foundation degree, you can apply for the final year of this course to top up to an honours degree.
Entry requirements
Our entry requirements are usually 280 UCAS points from A levels or equivalent ...
