Program Overview

Event Management with Foundation Year BA (Hons)

Course Description

This 4-year undergraduate degree in Event Management with a Foundation Year is designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to succeed in the events industry. The course covers the full range of modern-day event management and business management skills, including problem-solving, adaptability, creativity, and sustainability.

Foundation Year

The Foundation Year is designed to help students achieve more by strengthening their skills, knowledge, and confidence before advancing to the honours degree. It provides extensive support from expert staff and is continuous, meaning students won't need to apply again once they have successfully completed the first year.

The Highlights

• Learn how to stage events and develop management, leadership, and entrepreneurial skills.
• Study abroad for a semester in stage two and take a placement year before stage three.
• All modules align with the UN's Sustainable Development Goals, focusing on the social and environmental impact of events.
• Designed for 2023 and beyond, the course includes more content on business management, entrepreneurship, sustainability, creativity, and design thinking.

Key Areas of Learning

• Event management and business management skills
• Problem-solving and adaptability
• Creativity and design thinking
• Sustainability and social responsibility
• Research, analysis, and presentation of data
• Launching a new business, managing finances, and leading teams
• Event safety legislation and risk management

Studying Abroad

In stage two, students have the opportunity to study abroad in countries such as the Netherlands, Germany, Thailand, Bali, and South Africa.

Work Placements and Internships

Students are encouraged to take work placements and internships, at home or abroad. In stage two, students must complete at least 30 hours of work experience, and between stages two and three, they can take an optional placement year or a summer internship.

Careers

Graduates will be well-suited to a range of roles in the event, tourism, or hospitality sectors, as well as allied industries such as marketing, PR, or HR. They will have the enterprising attitude and attributes needed to launch their own business or work for a start-up.

Entry Requirements

2024 Entry

• UCAS points: 72
• A Level: DDD
• T Level: Pass
• BTEC: MMP
• GCSE: Maths and English are preferred, but students can undertake Maths and English at Level 2 as part of their course of study
• Access to HE: Pass Access to HE Diploma with 60 credits: 45 at Level 3 with a minimum of Distinction: 0, Merit: 24, Pass: 21
• English language requirements: IELTS: 6.0 (with at least 5.5 in each skills area)

2025 Entry

• UCAS points: 72
• A Level: DDD
• T Level: Pass
• BTEC: MMP
• GCSE: Maths and English are preferred, but students can undertake Maths and English at Level 2 as part of their course of study
• Access to HE: Pass Access to HE Diploma with 60 credits: 45 at Level 3 with a minimum of Distinction: 0, Merit: 30, Pass: 15
• English language requirements: IELTS: 6.0 (with at least 5.5 in each skills area)

Fees and Funding

2025/26

• UK: £9,535 per year (full-time), £9,250 per year (part-time)
• International: £16,900 per year (full-time), £16,900 per year (part-time)

Additional Costs and Optional Extras

• Optional international field trip: £500-£600
• Study and work abroad opportunities: costs vary depending on the destination

How to Apply

• UK students: apply through UCAS or directly to the University
• International students: apply through the University's online application portal or through a trusted local representative

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• 88% of students say staff value their views and opinions about the course
• 94% of students say teaching staff have supported their learning well
• 90% of students are in work or doing further study 15 months after the course