Events Management (3 Years or 4 Years including Foundation)
UCAS Code: N820
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Entry requirements
A level
Other grade combinations totalling 96-112 points considered with a minimum CC
Access to HE Diploma
96-112 points. Other grade combinations accepted.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Five GCSEs at grade C or above/grade 4 or above to include English Language and Maths. For Welsh applicants we will accept either GCSE Mathematics or Mathematics-Numeracy. Five Scottish National 5 subjects at grade C or above to include English Language and Maths.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
To include 12 points from Higher Level subjects.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H2,H2,H2-H2,H2,H2,H3
Other grade combinations totalling 96-112 points considered with a minimum of two H2 grades. Minimum grade H4 considered within points.
OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma
Dependent on overall academic profile, relevant experience and strength of personal statement.
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
Dependent on overall academic profile, relevant experience and strength of personal statement.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Dependent on overall academic profile, relevant experience and strength of personal statement.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Dependent on overall academic profile, relevant experience and strength of personal statement.
Scottish Advanced Higher
Other grade combinations totalling 96-112 points considered with a minimum DD. Dependent on overall academic profile, relevant experience and strength of personal statement.
UCAS Tariff
96-112 points from at least 2 A levels, to include minimum grade CC. Dependent on overall academic profile, relevant experience and strength of personal statement.
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)
96-112 points from at least 2 A levels, to include minimum grade CC. Skills Challenge Certificate accepted as the third subject.
About this course
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If you are seeking to enter the events industry planning festivals, mega sports events, conferences, exhibitions, fundraising events or personal and life-stage celebrations our BA Events Management degree offers the skill set and networking opportunities to flourish. Our history of successful alumni and industry links across the UK means we are uniquely placed to provide our students with opportunities to gain experience across all sectors of the industry. We are also accredited by the Institute of Hospitality the professional body for aspiring managers working and studying in events, hospitality, leisure and tourism.
With our history of successful graduates and the wealth of internationally recognised venues, which attract artists like Ed Sheeran, the Rolling Stones, Cold Play, Beyoncé and Jay Z, in addition to major sports events such as the Champions League Finals, The Ashes, The Rugby World Cup and Volvo Ocean Race, there is no better place to be an events management student. You will also have the opportunity in the first and second years to work with other students and external partners on your own real-world live events projects.
Academically, our course will provide you with a thorough understanding of the key concepts of events management. You will become an expert in the techniques, specialisms and issues involved in staging events, from creative aspects of event design and theming, to staging and production, marketing and promotion, project management, safety and licensing, impact evaluation and sustainability, strategic management, finances and other critical industry issues. With our diverse teaching team, you will be exposed to the state-of-the art theories and research that will shape and transform the industry in the future.
You can also study this programme as a straight three-year course or as a sandwich course, with the option to take a year out between the first and second year or between the second and third year.
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The Uni
Cardiff Met - Llandaff
Tourism, Hospitality and Events Management
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