Events Management
Entry requirements
Access to HE Diploma
Access - an Access to HE Diploma with at least 45 credits at level 3 and 15 credits at level 2. At least 15 level 3 credits must be at merit grade or above, from a QAA-recognised Access to HE course, or an equivalent Access to HE certificate.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
English language or literature at grade C or 4 Maths at grade D or 3
UCAS Tariff
This must include at least 64 points from 2 A Levels or equivalent BTEC qualifications. For example: BBC at A Level DMM in BTEC Extended Diploma. A combination of qualifications, which may include AS levels, EPQ and general studies
About this course
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**Please note that the information provided relates to the current academic year and is subject to change without notice by Sheffield Hallam University.
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**Course summary:**
- Collaborate with real events professionals and organisations
- Have guaranteed work experience opportunities in every year
- Produce a live event experience in your final year of study
- Learn from our research active tutors with years of experience in the industry
- Enhance your career potential with additional industry certification, networking and study abroad opportunities.
**How you learn:**
All our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive.
You develop your skills through a combination of seminars and workshops, by attending lectures and by completing projects. International and national field trips, site visits and work with external organisations enhance your engagement and understanding of the complexities and challenges of operating in the international events industry.
Other methods used include:
- live events
- guest speakers
- problem solving exercises
- case studies
- individual and group presentations
- directed learning activities
This course includes two externally accredited (industry recognised) qualifications: the BIIAB Level 2 Award for Personal License Holders and the IOSH Managing Events Safely award. Both enhance your employability and are included for free.
**Applied learning - Work placements**
You will have the opportunity to undertake a year-long work placement in between your second and third years. This gives you a real-world experience to prepare you for your future career. Through our strong relationships with employers we can help you to secure a valuable placement opportunity and support you whilst you're there. We have a team of staff and tutors who will support you to find the placement that suits your ambitions.
Alternatively, you have the opportunity to apply to complete the Learning in the Workplace semester where you work and study at the same time, with academic lessons carried out remotely during allocated study periods while on placement. This is recognised by the University as a placement and offers you a quicker way to complete your studies and gain work experience in three rather than four years. By successfully completing this experience, you will be able to obtain 'placement' in your degree title and enter directly into the final year of studies.
**Live projects**
Activity-based learning is used throughout the course to develop key skills, culminating in the final year where you will design, plan, market and deliver an event, either for a local charity or a business client, using all of the skills, knowledge and experience gained throughout the course.
Throughout the course, our links with local and national event organisers mean that you will be able to undertake work experience in a variety of event sectors. Previous work experience has been offered from the Glastonbury Festival, Welcome to Yorkshire, O2 Academy Sheffield, Tramlines Festival, The Great North Run, Cancer Research UK and Sheffield United.
**Networking opportunities**
Our links with industry mean you will be able to engage with a wide range of guest speakers from across the events industry. Previous guest speakers have included Martin Green of the London 2012 organising committee (LOCOG), Simon Graveling of Athens 2004, London 2012 and Sochi 2014, David Jamilly of Theme Traders, and Jon Hughes from KPMG.
Modules
Module and assessment information for future years is displayed as currently validated and may be liable to change. When selecting electives, your choices will be subject to the core requirements of the course. As a result, selections may be limited to a choice between one of two or more specified electives in some instances.
You can take an optional placement in year three.
Year 1
Compulsory modules
Academic And Professional Skills 20
Business Analysis For The Service Sector 20
Marketing Communications 20
Principles Of Event Management 20
The International Event Industry 20
Elective modules
Foreign Language 20
The Eventscape 20
Year 2
Compulsory modules
Academic Research Skills 20
Applied Event Operations 20
Event Law And Risk Management 20
People And Organisations In Context 20
Elective modules
Enterprise And Small Business In Tourism, Hospitality And Events 20
Foreign Language 20
Managing Exhibitions, Business And Corporate Events 20
Managing Festivals And Outdoor Events 20
Managing Food And Beverage Operations 20
Managing The Experiential Campaign 20
Managing Weddings And Personal Events 20
Year 3
Optional modules
Placement Year
Final year
Compulsory modules
Research Project 20
Strategic Event Design 20
Strategic Management For Events 20
The Live Event Experience 40
Elective modules
Events As Marketing And Strategy 20
Foreign Language 20
Learning Through Mega And Major Events 20
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The Uni
Sheffield Hallam University
College of Business Technology and Engineering
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