Events Management with Foundation Year
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 at grade C or 4 or equivalent Maths at grade D or 3 or equivalent
UCAS Tariff
This must include at least 32 points from one A level or equivalent BTEC National qualifications exluding general studies For example: CC at A Level MPP in BTEC Extended Diploma. Pass overall from a T level qualification with with D or E from core A combination of qualifications, which may include AS levels and EPQ.
About this course
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**Please check the Sheffield Hallam University website for the latest information.**
**Course summary**
- Prepare for the degree with an extra foundation year at the start.
- Study all aspects of events management
- Creatively design and deliver different types of events.
- Develop skills in leadership, people and project management.
- Collaborate with venues, entertainment, caterers and authorities.
- Gain industry accredited qualifications in Licensing (BIIAB) and Health and Safety (IOSH).
On this course, you’ll learn about events design, technology, marketing, operations, safety and successful business management. You’ll design a range of events – from festivals and concerts to fashion shows, brand launches, sports and esports, conferences, exhibitions and luxury weddings. By collaborating with events professionals, you’ll gain valuable skills to help you develop your career.
**How you learn**
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 – experiencing design, safe events operations and the latest trends and issues in events management. You’ll gain strong foundations in core business management skills – such as marketing, talent management 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 course.
The course also includes two externally accredited (industry recognised) qualifications to add to your CV – the BIIAB Level 2 Award for Personal Licence Holders and the IOSH Managing Events Safely award. Both enhance your career options (and are included for free).
You will be supported in your learning journey towards highly skilled, graduate level employment through
- access to our unique student support triangle to help with your personal, academic and career development
- access to our Skills Centre with one to ones, webinars, and online resources, where you can get help with planning and structuring your assignments
- industry-specific employability activities such as live projects and networking opportunities
In the foundation year, you'll study wider business topics, while specialising in your chosen subject area. You'll learn useful skills such as academic writing, work in diverse teams and learn to utilise a wide variety of data sources. In doing so, you'll fully prepare yourself for undergraduate study.
**Work placements**
At every level of the course, you’ll put knowledge into practice through live projects and professional work opportunities. You can access placements, volunteering opportunities and work experience through our relationships with industry professionals and leading events management companies, such as Festival Republic.
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 will be able to complete a placement year as part of this course. See the modules table below for further information.
**Year 1**
**Compulsory modules **
Contemporary Issues
Introduction To Business
Organisation Management And Delivery 1
Organisation Management And Delivery 2
Self And Stakeholder Management
The Practice Of Business In The Events, Food, Hospitality And Tourism Industries
**Year 2**
**Compulsory modules **
Applied Academic Skills
Creating And Marketing Experiences
Events And Festival Industry And Concepts
Finance And Data Interpretation
**Year 3**
**Compulsory modules**
Conference, Exhibition And Business Events
Event Operations And Safety Management
**Elective modules **
Experiential Marketing Events
Foreign Language
Learning In The Workplace
Personal And Professional Development
Weddings And Luxury Events
**Year 4 **
**Optional modules **
Placement Year
**Final year **
**Compulsory modules**
Hot Topics In Events, Festivals, And Esports
Live Event Experience
Managing Outdoor, Sporting, Cultural And Creative Events
**Elective modules **
Foreign Language
Strategic Experience Design
Assessment methods
Coursework
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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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