Events Management (Joint Honours - Buxton)
When can you start this course? | UCAS code | Fees | Course length | Entry requirements
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What is joint honours?
With joint honours, you can study for an honours degree in two or even three subjects. Find out more about joint honours, including what subjects you can combine with this one.
Why choose this course?
- You'll have the opportunity to play a big part in the planning and running of a number of local, national and international events.
- We've got close links with the leading national and international employers in the events industry, so you'll be kept really up to date with what's going on.
- You'll have the chance to put your learning into practice through accredited work experience
- The Events Management Team has scooped the Excellence In Training category for the second year running in the National Outdoor Events Association (NOEA) Awards, so you'll definitely be training with leaders in the field.
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.
It's the only university in the UK to have won the Excellence in Training Category of the National Outdoor Events Association Awards, 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.
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.
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.
You'll 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
What our students say
"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
Fieldtrips
You'll have the opportunity to go on various field trips relating to your course, these cost around £50 each.
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 more.
Start dates
If you're from the UK or EU you can apply to study this course in:
- January 2012 (part time only)
- September 2012
If you're from a country outside the EU you can apply to study this course full time in:
- January 2012
- September 2012
UCAS code
Y004Fees
This is a resource intensive course.
UK/EU students
Full time:
- If you combine this subject with a classroom based subject it will cost £6,995 per year.
- If you combine this subject with another resource intensive subject or a specialist subject it will cost £7,495 per year.
Part time:
You usually take 18 of modules in total for your course
- Modules from classroom based subjects will cost £875 per module.
- Modules from resource intensive subjects will cost £935 per module.
- Modules from specialist subjects will cost £1,000 per module.
International students
Full time:
- If you combine this subject with a classroom based subject it will cost £9,700 per year.
- If you combine this subject with another resource intensive subject or a specialist subject it will cost £9,975 per 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: three years
- Part time: four-six years
Entry requirements
Our entry requirements are usually 260-280 UCAS points from A levels or equivalent ...





