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MSc Cultural Events Management

De Montfort University, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

This master's degree program in Cultural Events Management provides students with the skills and knowledge necessary to manage and organize cultural events such as festivals, concerts, exhibitions, and conferences. The course covers a wide range of topics including event planning, marketing, finance, and operations management. Students will gain practical experience through workshops, guest lectures, and live projects, and will have the opportunity to specialize in areas such as festival management, arts marketing, or cultural tourism. This course is ideal for those who want to pursue a career in the cultural events industry, including event organizers, marketers, managers, and entrepreneurs.

Additional Information

The course is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to manage cultural events of all sizes, from small-scale local events to large-scale international festivals. Students will learn how to plan and coordinate events, market them effectively, manage finances, and ensure their success. The program also offers opportunities for work placements, internships, and study abroad experiences.

Discover Your Passion for Cultural Events Management at De Montfort University

De Montfort University is an excellent choice for those interested in Cultural Events Management due to its strong reputation in the field. The university has a long history of excellence in event management and tourism studies, and offers state-of-the-art facilities and resources for students. Located in the vibrant city of Leicester, the university provides a diverse and stimulating environment for learning and personal growth. Plus, the course is taught by experienced professionals with extensive knowledge and experience in the cultural events industry.

Why You Should Study This Course

Over the past 20 years, there has been an explosion of cultural and commercial events across the world, from local creative events to international, multidisciplinary festivals that transform major cities such as Edinburgh. This course will equip you with the vibrant learning environment, practical experience, and supported self-directed study needed to understand the synergies, theory, and practice of developing and managing cultural and arts-based events. The curriculum covers an expansive variety of cultural events. During the course, you will learn what it takes to organize community-based celebrations, local events, established festival networks, high art festivals, live music events, and large-scale international events. You could work with organizations such as the British Arts Festivals Association, Festival Republic (the company behind Latitude and Reading festivals), U-Live, or The Spark Festival, a childrens art festival. Through guest lectures and workshops, you will also have opportunities to meet and network with professionals from the cultural events industry.

General Eligibility

You should have the equivalent or above of a 2:2 UK bachelors honors degree.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Course Module
  • Events Leadership

  • Festivals and Events Practice

  • Global Sport and Cultural Event Marketing

  • Research Methods (Compulsory)

  • Business Planning for the Creative Entrepreneur

  • Live Music Events

  • Cultural Policy and Planning

  • Museum Exhibition and Design

  • Managing Business Web Presence

  • Dissertation

    or

  • Work Based Project

Language Requirement

  • IELTS6.0
  • TOEFL78
  • PTE58
  • Duolingo79
If English is not your first language an IELTS score of 6.0 overall with 5.5 in each band, or equivalent when you start the course is essential. English Language tuition,

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