Program start date | Application deadline |
2025-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
Event Management with Foundation Year
Course Overview
The Event Management with Foundation Year course is a four-year program that combines a foundation year with a full degree program. The course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the events industry, including the skills and knowledge required to succeed in this field.
Course Features
- Set yourself up to flourish in your degree and beyond with our skills-focused Foundation Year
- Benefit from access to professional software widely used in the event management industry
- Strong links with leading industry partners provide access to competitions, research, and events
- We tend to favor workshop-style sessions over lectures, and you will have the opportunity to apply cutting-edge knowledge and skills to real-life scenarios
Course Details
Our aim is to shape 'confident learners' by enabling you to develop the skills needed to excel in your studies here and as well as onto further studies or the employment market.
You are taught primarily through a combination of lectures and seminars, allowing opportunities to discuss and develop your understanding of topics covered in lectures in smaller groups.
In addition to the formally scheduled contact time such as lectures and seminars etc.), you are encouraged to access academic support from staff within the course team and the wide range of services available to you within the University.
Independent Learning
Over the duration of your course, you will be expected to develop independent and critical learning, progressively building confidence and expertise through independent and collaborative research, problem-solving, and analysis with the support of staff. You take responsibility for your own learning and are encouraged to make use of the wide range of available learning resources available.
Overall Workload
Your overall workload consists of class contact hours, independent learning, and assessment activity.
While your actual contact hours may depend on the optional modules you select, the following information gives an indication of how much time you will need to allocate to different activities at each level of the course.
Year 0 (Level 3): Timetabled teaching and learning activity*
- Teaching, learning, and assessment: 288 hours
- Independent learning: 912 hours
Year 1 (Level 4): Timetabled teaching and learning activity*
- Teaching, learning, and assessment: 288 hours
- Independent learning: 912 hours
Year 2 (Level 5): Timetabled teaching and learning activity*
- Teaching, learning, and assessment: 264 hours
- Independent learning: 924 hours
- Placement: 12
Year 3 (Level 6): Timetabled teaching and learning activity*
- Teaching, learning, and assessment: 252 hours
- Independent learning: 948 hours
Location
Taught elements of the course take place on campus in Winchester.
Teaching Hours
All class-based teaching takes places between 9am – 6pm, Monday to Friday during term time. Wednesday afternoons are kept free from timetabled teaching for personal study time and for sports clubs and societies to train, meet, and play matches. There may be some occasional learning opportunities (for example, an evening guest lecturer or performance) that take places outside of these hours for which you will be given forewarning.
Assessment
Our validated courses may adopt a range of means of assessing your learning. An indicative, and not necessarily comprehensive, list of assessment types you might encounter includes essays, portfolios, supervised independent work, presentations, written exams, or practical performances.
We ensure all students have an equal opportunity to achieve module learning outcomes. As such, where appropriate and necessary, students with recognized disabilities may have alternative assignments set that continue to test how successfully they have met the module's learning outcomes. Further details on assessment types used on the course you are interested in can be found on the course page, by attending an Open Day or Open Evening, or contacting our teaching staff.
Percentage of the course assessed by coursework
The assessment balance between examination and coursework depends to some extent on the optional modules you choose. The approximate percentage of the course assessed by different assessment modes is as follows:
Year 0 (Level 3)*:
- 83% coursework
- 0% written exams
- 17% practical assessments
Year 1 (Level 4)*:
- 44% coursework
- 0% written exams
- 56% practical assessments
Year 2 (Level 5)*:
- 77% coursework
- 0% written exams
- 23% practical assessments
Year 3 (Level 6)*:
- 63% coursework
- 0% written exams
- 37% practical assessments
Feedback
We are committed to providing timely and appropriate feedback to you on your academic progress and achievement in order to enable you to reflect on your progress and plan your academic and skills development effectively. You are also encouraged to seek additional feedback from your course tutors.
Modules
Year 0
- Developing Academic Skills and a Sense of Vocation 40 Credits
- World of Business 40 Credits
- Responsible Business 40 Credits
Year 1
- Discovering Your Subject 30 Credits
- International Events in Context 30 Credits
- Event Operations 30 Credits
- Introduction to Marketing 30 Credits
Year 2
- Research and Consultancy Skills 30 Credits
- The Global Stage 30 Credits
- Event Management and Media Relations 30 Credits
- Event Management for a Sustainable Future 30 Credits
Year 3
- Contemporary Issues in Event Management 30 Credits
- Festivals and Cultural Events 30 Credits
- Optional Modules 30 Credits
- Capstone Project 60 Credits
Entry Requirements
- UK: 48 points
- International: 48 points
Our offers are typically made using UCAS tariff points to allow you to include a range of level 3 qualifications and as a guide, the requirements for this course are equivalent to:
- A-Levels: EEE from 3 A Levels or equivalent grade combinations
- BTEC/CTEC: PPP from BTEC or Cambridge Technical (CTEC) qualifications
- International Baccalaureate: To include a minimum of 1 Higher Level certificates at grade H4
Additionally, we accept tariff points achieved for many other qualifications, such as the Access to Higher Education Diploma, Scottish Highers, UAL Diploma/Extended Diploma, and WJEC Applied Certificate/Diploma, to name a few. We also accept tariff points from smaller level 3 qualifications, up to a maximum of 32, from qualifications like the Extended Project (EP/EPQ), music or dance qualifications. To find out more about UCAS tariff points, including what your qualifications are worth, please visit UCAS.
In addition to level 3 study, the following GCSE’s are required:
- GCSE English Language at grade 4 or C, or higher. Functional Skills at level 2 is accepted as an alternative, however Key Skills qualifications are not. If you hold another qualification, please get in touch and we will advise further.
If you will be over the age of 21 years of age at the beginning of your undergraduate study, you will be considered as a mature student. This means our offer may be different and any work or life experiences you have will be considered together with any qualifications you hold. UCAS have further information about studying as a mature student on their website which may be of interest.
If English is not your first language, a formal English language test will most likely be required and you will need to achieve the following:
- IELTS Academic at 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in all four components (for year 1 entry)
- We also accept other English language qualifications, such as IELTS Indicator, Pearson PTE Academic, Cambridge C1 Advanced, and TOEFL iBT
Tuition Fees
- UK / Channel Islands / Isle of Man / Republic of Ireland: £5,760 (Foundation year)
- International: £16,700 (Foundation year)
Additional Costs
As one of our students, all of your teaching and assessments are included in your tuition fees, including, lectures/guest lectures and tutorials, seminars, laboratory sessions, and specialist teaching facilities. You will also have access to a wide range of student support and IT services.
There might be additional costs you may encounter whilst studying. The following highlights the mandatory and optional costs for this course:
Optional
- Core Text: multiple copies of core text are held within the library and e-books are identified where possible, however due to limited availability students are recommended to purchase a copy for their own use. It is possible for students to purchase second-hand copies. Indicative cost: £50 - £300 per year
- Trip: students may have the option to attend one trip per year of study. Indicative cost: £30 - £40
- Overseas Trip: students may have the opportunity to take an optional module in Normandy during their second year. This is a 5-day programme. Indicative cost: £613 - £813
Scholarships, Bursaries, and Awards
We have a variety of scholarship and bursaries available to support you financially with the cost of your course. To see if you’re eligible, please see our Scholarships and Awards.
Career Prospects
Graduates find jobs in event management companies, venues, leisure departments, festival consortia, tourist organisations, publishing, sport, and entertainment.
The University of Winchester ranks in the top 10 in the UK for graduates in employment or further study according to the Graduate Outcomes Survey 2021, HESA.
Pre-approved for a Masters
If you study a Bachelor Honours degree with us, you will be pre-approved to start a Masters degree at Winchester. To be eligible, you will need to apply by the end of March in the final year of your degree and meet the entry requirements of your chosen Masters degree.