Events Management

UCAS code: N820

Here's what University of the West of Scotland says about its Events Management course.

Fancy learning about the important role events have in society and the skills required to plan and stage events to run like clockwork? Then our BA Events Management programme is designed to take your knowledge and skills to the next level.

You’ll learn about managing projects, budgets and risk management and other operational skills needed to stage events and will develop your understanding of the important role that events have in communities at a local national and international level.

Experience ways that events can be managed to achieve sustainability goals and have a positive impact on society. With close industry partnerships and regular guest lectures from events professionals, the content delivered on this programme aims to provide you with insight and experience of best practice across a range of events sectors, including business events, conferences, sports, music and a range of community festivals.

Programme Highlights

Volunteering and work-related opportunities are offered throughout the programme to help you develop practical skills and learn from professionals

Events management techniques from a variety of different sectors are studied to provide you with relevant skills sought after by employers.

Unique to the BA Events Management programme, the Festival Curriculum is designed to bring students from different years together to plan and stage your own live event project.

Industry links and guest lectures from experienced professionals ensure teaching and assessments remains up-to-date and relevant.

Programme Details

The programme initially focuses on the development of operational and managerial skills across a range of events industry sectors, including project management, legislation and risk management – all essential skills for the professional events manager.

You’ll gain in-depth knowledge and practical experience of event management processes through volunteering activities and working with other students on staging a live event as part of the Festival Curriculum. Gaining insight into consumers and their behaviour is an important part of the programme at all levels.

The final years look to global aspects, the future and advances in the events industry. Further specialised study includes the comparison of international events issues and analysis of event impacts in a global context.

Careers

From conference management and organising product launches, to running charity fundraising events, the BA (Hons) Events Management programme will open up a range of exciting career paths.

Graduates from this programme have gone on to secure positions in venues including the OVO Hydro, conference and convention centres, sports facilities, including Ibrox, Parkhead and Hampden, and worked as part of large scale events like the Commonwealth Games, the Olympics and various fundraising and event roles for charities.

Year 1

This is the foundation year where you will be introduced to a range of subjects relating to the wider context of business management including marketing, finance and managing people. In addition to the core events management specific module Discovering Live Events, you also have the option to tailor your studies through a range of option modules including tourism and enterprise.

Year 2

This is the planning and operational year for Events Management. Knowledge and understanding of event planning, consumer behaviour and their impacts on society is expanded through staging a live event.

Year 3

This year focuses on management and experiences for events. You will develop specialised knowledge of events management in a broad range of contexts including business events, conferences, sporting events, and the live music scene. As well as gaining insights into the psychological aspects of the event experience you will learn how to manage resources and develop relationships with sponsors and stakeholders. This year will also involve developing research skills and knowledge in preparation for the final year.

Year 4

This year looks to global aspects, the future, and advances in the events industry. In this Honours year you will complete an events-based dissertation. Further specialised study takes strategic view of event policy and global trends.

You will be taught through a combination of lectures, tutorials and workshops.?

You will also have the opportunity to take part in?group work and independent learning to develop?your?transferable skills such as research, presentation, communication and working as part of a team.?

Our Events Management?degree?is?assessed using a variety of assessment methods including:?

Written examinations?

Coursework?

Practical assessment