Events Management with Foundation Year

Program Overview

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The Events Management with Foundation Year program at Canterbury Christ Church University equips students with analytical and critical skills, project management knowledge, and hands-on event planning experience. Through core and optional modules, students gain a comprehensive understanding of event management principles and practices, preparing them for successful careers in the growing events industry. The program is taught by experienced academics with industry expertise and offers opportunities for practical projects, case studies, and industry visits.

Program Outline

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Degree Overview:

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Objectives:

• Develop analytical and critical skills.
• Equip students with knowledge and skills in project management and financial administration.
• Provide hands-on experience in event planning and execution.
• Prepare students for careers in the growing events industry.

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Description:

• The Events Management with Foundation Year program at Canterbury Christ Church University is designed to equip students for successful careers in the events industry.
• The program combines a foundation year with three years of core and optional modules, providing students with a comprehensive understanding of event management principles and practices.
• Students gain valuable experience through practical projects, case studies, and industry visits.
• The program is taught by qualified and experienced academics with industry expertise.
• The curriculum aligns with the University's Learning and Teaching Strategy 2015-2022.
• Graduates of the program are highly employable and have secured positions in public and private sector event management roles.

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Outline:

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Core Modules:

• Fundamentals of Tourism, Hospitality and Events
• Communication and Academic Skills for HE
• Personal and Career Development
• Contemporary Issues in Business, Management and Marketing

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Optional Modules (Year 2 and 3):

• Students have the opportunity to select a variety of optional modules, providing them with the flexibility to specialize in areas of interest.
• Specific options vary from year to year.
• Availability is subject to student demand and staff availability.

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Module Examples:

• Event Design and Production
• Festival and Event Management
• Events Marketing and Communication
• Events and Sustainability
• Conference and Exhibition Management
• Events Law and Risk Management

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Course Schedule:

• Approximately 12-14 contact hours per week.
• Combination of lectures, seminars, practical sessions, and independent study.
• Residential field trips in specific modules.

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Assessment:

• A variety of assessment methods are used, including:
• Written assignments (essays, business reports, portfolios)
• Presentations
• Individual and group work
• Time-constrained assessments
• Exams
• Reflective logs
• Students undertake an individual research project in the final year, guided by a supervisor.

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Teaching:

• Highly qualified academics
• Industry experience and expertise
• Doctoral, Masters, and/or teaching qualifications
• Research-informed teaching
• International experience

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Careers:

• Events graduates have secured careers in various sectors, including:
• Public and private sector events management
• Arts
• Sports
• Music
• Conference management

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Other:

• Students can participate in fully-funded trips as part of the program.
• 100% of Events Management students were in work or further study 15 months after finishing their course.
• The program is accredited by the Small Business Charter.
• Students have access to a dedicated career service and support.

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The 2024/25 annual tuition fees for this course are:

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UK

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Overseas

Full-time - Foundation Year 0 £9,250 £15,500 Full-time - years 1-3 £9,250 £15,500

• The tuition fees of £9,250 / £15,500 relate to 2024/25 only.

The fees above are for the 2024/25 academic year but may be subject to change following any announcements by the UK Government (approved by Parliament) regarding maximum Undergraduate tuition fee caps for 2024/25. In addition, the University reserves the right to increase all full-time and part-time Undergraduate tuition fees mid-course, in line with any further inflationary increase in the Government tuition fee cap which is approved by Parliament. Students with an Overseas fee status will be eligible for an International student Scholarship fee discount of £1,500, which will be applied to all Full-time Undergraduate courses with a tuition fee of £15,500.