BA (Hons) Event Management (with Foundation Year) draft

Program Overview

This Event Management program provides a comprehensive foundation in business management, responsible practices, and event operations. Students develop academic skills, explore industry concepts, and choose from a range of optional modules to specialize in areas such as marketing, innovation, and sustainability. The program emphasizes practical experience, with coursework assessments and industry connections preparing graduates for careers in event management and related fields.

Program Outline

Outline:

Year 0 (Level 3):

• Developing Academic Skills and a Sense of Vocation: Supports students with the transition to university, developing academic skills and a sense of vocation.
• World of Business: Introduces students to business management concepts and explores contemporary themes.

Year 2 (Level 5):

• Optional Modules: Students choose 30 credits from the following:
• Performance Marketing
• Creativity, Design and Innovation
• Relationship Marketing
• Volunteering

Year 3 (Level 6):

• Optional Modules: Students choose 30 credits from the following:
• Brand Innovation and Management
• Social Media Management
• Communications Management

Assessment:

Assessment Balance:

• Year 0: 83% coursework, 0% written exams, 17% practical exams
• Year 1: 75% coursework, 13% written exams, 12% practical exams
• Year 2: 75% coursework, 0% written exams, 25% practical exams
• Year 3: 87% coursework, 13% written exams, 0% practical exams

Feedback:

Timely and appropriate feedback will be provided to support learning and development.

Teaching:

• Lectures and seminars are held between 9am-6pm, Monday to Friday during term time.
• Wednesday afternoons are free from timetabled teaching for personal study and activities.
• Additional learning opportunities such as evening lectures may occur outside scheduled hours.
• Students are encouraged to seek feedback from course tutors.

Careers:

Possible Careers:

• Event management companies
• Venues
• Leisure departments
• Festival and tourist organizations
• Publishing
• Sports and entertainment

Other:

• The program is ranked in the Top 20 UK Event Management degrees in the Guardian University League Table 2020.
• Students have access to professional software widely used in the event management industry.
• Strong links with leading industry associations provide access to competitions, research, and events.
• The program aims to shape confident learners and prepare students for further studies or employment.
• Independent learning is encouraged, with opportunities for independent research and analysis.
• Students receive support from staff and have access to a wide range of university services.
• Feedback from students suggests a positive learning environment with supportive staff (though this is not specified in the original text).

UK / Channel Islands /Isle of Man / Republic of Ireland International Year 1 £9,250 £16,700 Year 2 £9,250 £16,700 Year 3 £9,250 £16,700 Year 4 £9,250 £16,700 Total £37,000 £66,800 Optional Sandwich Year £1,850 £3,340 Total with Sandwich Year £38,850 £70,140