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BA(Hons) Events Management

University of Huddersfield, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

Events Management is a fast-paced and dynamic industry; no day is the same; youll have opportunities to travel the world, work with exciting people and continuously challenge yourself. With us, youll learn the skills required through practical hands-on application and the academic know-how needed to succeed in a competitive market. You will learn through practical application and creatively delivered lectures, workshops, seminars, and group work sessions. They coordinate your event as part of the annual assessment and work with charities and external clients to create event concepts and volunteer at events throughout the year (e.g. NCRI in Liverpool, CHS in Leeds, Chester Food & Culture Festival). Industry software training, creating event design concepts, operating the technology and equipment behind events, and attending field trips. Complete additional qualifications embedded in the modules, such as Food Hygiene Certificate, IOSH Managing Safely, and CVENT Certificate and have the opportunity to complete further qualifications such as Personal Licence Holders (RFQ). Future-focused subjects are delivered by lecturers who have worked in the industry or are currently conducting cutting-edge research. Industry experts are giving guest lectures.

General Eligibility

Entry requirements

BBB-BBCat A Level

120-112UCAS tariff points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications

Meritat T Level

DDM-DMMin BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma

Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits at Merit or above

120-112 UCAS tariff points from International Baccalaureate qualifications.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1

Core modules:

  • Hospitality, Events, Leisure, Sport and Tourism (HELST)

  • Events Operations Management

  • Principles of Marketing

  • Professional Skills and Finance

  • Events Catering

Option modules: Choose one from a list which may include:

  • Understanding Organisational Behaviour

  • Digital Marketing in the Contemporary World

2 Year 2

Core modules:

  • Managing the Live Event

  • Human Resource Management for Events

  • Design and Technology for Events

  • Consumer Behaviour and Experiential Marketing

  • Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibition Management

Option modules:

Choose one from a list which may include:

  • Stadium and Arena Management

  • The Customer Experience

  • Professional English As a Foreign Language: Applied

3 Year 3 - optional placement year

The course offers an optional one-year (48 weeks) work placement after the second year in the UK

or abroad.

4 Year 4

Core modules:

  • Global Business Strategy

  • Global Events and Festivals

  • Creativity and Innovation

  • And either choose

  • Managing the Client's Event

Or

  • Research Methods and Project

Option modules:

Choose one from a list which may include:

  • International HRM for the Hospitality Industry

  • Business Responsibility & Sustainability

  • Sustainable Tourism

Language Requirement

  • IELTS6.0
  • TOEFL78
  • PTE58
  • Duolingo79

The minimum for IELTS is 6.0 overall, with no element lower than 5.5 or equivalent will be considered acceptable.

Additional Information

This course is available: 4 years Inc. placement year

Ready to get started?

For any enquiries or further details, please don't hesitate to contact us. Let's take the next step in your academic journey together.

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