Students will gain and understanding of the development, planning, marketing and execution of a range of events such as business, cultural, music, sport and financial events.
This interactive course combines theory and practice over a three year period, with two years as a taught element and the third year undertaken as placement year.
From the first year you will acquire core events management knowledge and skills across a breadth of areas including business, celebratory, sport and cultural and music events. You will have the opportunity to focus on the development key management principles of event design, planning, resourcing, management and marketing. The combination of theory of event managements and the practical opportunities through creative event design and work placement will develop academic knowledge of key business and events principles, whilst developing professional skills and key employability skills.
You will have the opportunity to work in large and small teams and independently to plan and run events as well as working with partner organisations to establish key foundation principles of event design and management ready for your career in events.
This course is suitable for entry into a range of careers as well as self-employment, (eg, working as a wedding planner/celebratory events management, festival and concert management, working in venues such as hotels and sporting venues, developing and managing events programmes or working in a number of organisations such as the public sector hosting key community and public events.)
This multi-disciplinary course can provide access to a range of employment opportunities. Delivery is through lectures, workshops, tutorials, practical activities, work experience and case studies. Assessment is through exams, reports, presentations and practical activities as well as observations and reflections on placement experiences.
On successful completion of the taught and placement elements, there are opportunities for progression on to a full BA (Hons) Events Management degree.
This course is taught at Gower College Swansea Tycoch Campus and Sketty Hall Campus
Course Details - Modules
Year one, Level 4 modules include:
• Events in context
• Personal and professional portfolio
• Events and hospitality management
• Marketing principles
• The global business environment
Year two, Level 5 modules include:
• Marketing experiences
• Creative event design
• Live event production
• Managing an events, hospitality or tourism business
Course Details – Assessment Method
The course is lecture and placement based and assessment is through exams, practical write-ups, reports, presentation and practical application of event management.
Course Details – Professional Bodies
Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.
How to Apply
26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application Codes
Course code:
N823
Institution code:
G50
Campus Name:
Gower College, Swansea
Campus code:
Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
Pass
Grade 4/C in GCSE English Language and Mathematics (or equivalent) are normally required.
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Minimum Qualification Requirements
Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.
English language requirements
Test
Grade
AdditionalDetails
International students will need to produce evidence of an acceptable score on an approved English language test such as IELTS.
We run pre-sessional English language courses to help you prepare for undergraduate or postgraduate study.
