Sheffield Hallam University
UCAS Code: D046 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Entry requirements
Normally one from: • A HND or foundation degree in a relevant subject, with an overall merit profile from year two modules. • Equivalent qualification in a relevant subject.
About this course
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**Course summary**
- Top-up your existing degree to honours level.
- Learn the specific skills needed to create memorable event experiences, both physically and virtually, demonstrating business value for employers and clients.
- Study the essential aspects of planning and delivering safe and effective events, from delivering persuasive pitches to delivering the event itself.
- Specialise in the area of your choice.
In a fast-growing industry, take on the challenge of delivering memorable events with the support of experienced tutors.
**How you learn**
All our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you All our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world of events, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive.
Our award-winning lecturers have years of professional experience in different sectors of the events industry. They’re actively involved in applied and impactful research. So you’ll be able to understand the latest trends in events management and apply your knowledge to the design and delivery of live events – all making you stand out to employers.
You learn through:
- Lectures, seminars and workshops
- Planning and producing your own live event
- Live projects with external organisations
- Industry guest speakers, field trips and site visits
- Attending or volunteering at live events and festivals
- Independent study and group work
You’ll develop an in-depth knowledge of the events industry – such as experience design and the latest trends and issues in events management. You’ll also explore core business management skills – such as marketing and finance. With these, you’ll develop into a career-ready and well-rounded events professional.
We believe you learn best when you engage with the industry and sector first-hand. You’ll gain a rich and well-developed understanding of the complexities, challenges and rewards of operating in the global events industry. This will culminate with your own live event where you showcase the knowledge and skills gained throughout your year of study.
**Applied Learning**
**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 Conference Collective, Glastonbury Festival, The Village Screen, Yorkshire Sculpture Park, Tramlines Festival, The Great North Run, Leeds and Reading festivals, Cancer Research UK, Festival Republic, BBC, Iron Man UK, Children’s Media Conference, Boomtown, English Heritage, and Global Brands UK.
**Networking opportunities**
Our links with industry mean you’ll be able to engage with a wide range of guest speakers from across the events industry. Guest speakers have included Martin Green of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, Hull City of Culture 2017, London 2012 organising committee (LOCOG), and Eurovision 2023, Simon Graveling of Athens 2004, London 2012 and Sochi 2014, Arther Forbes-Whitmore from Ticketmaster, Lucy Kinsella from Festival Republic, Simon Read (Event Producer) from Ashfield Meetings Experiences and Jon Hughes from KPMG.
Modules
**Compulsory modules**
Hot Topics In Events, Festivals, And Esports
Live Event Experience
Managing Outdoor, Sporting, Cultural And Creative Events
Strategic Experience Design
Assessment methods
Coursework, practical.
Tuition fees
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Extra funding
Scholarships, discounts and bursaries may be available to students who study this course.
The Uni
Sheffield Hallam University
College of Business Technology and Engineering
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