**OVERVIEW**
**Whether you dream of managing major sports events, festivals and exhibitions or working in wedding planning and incentive travel, the events sector is full of exciting opportunities. Managing events is big business too, with the industry estimated to be worth over £42 billion in the UK alone.**
Accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI), our Events Management degree will help you develop the skills to become an innovative leader who can build exceptional, unforgettable event experiences. From studying events planning, marketing and design to financial management and risk and crisis management, you will gain in-depth knowledge to build a comprehensive platform for your future career.
One of the highlights of our course is a 12-month paid work placement that will give you a distinctive advantage in the events job market, with our past students having worked in Brussels, Prague and Hong Kong. You will also take part in a wide variety of residential trips and have the chance to prove your practical skills by planning and managing your own ‘live’ event using Cvent, the world’s number one specialist event management software.
**WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE?**
- **Work placement** – Gain extensive first-hand experience of the events industry on a paid 12-month work placement, with opportunities in the UK and abroad
- **Residential visits** – Enjoy a full programme of trips with essential costs covered by the University – past destinations have included York, Windsor, Barcelona, Milan and New York
- **Enrichment** – Gain new skills studying in our Digital Creative Studio, work with local charities and hear from industry speakers – recent guests include Arena Birmingham and Weston Park Foundation
- **Industry approved** – Complete our course and get a Level 5 award in Leadership, with CMI membership and access to learning resources throughout your degree
- **Additional qualifications** – Boost your CV with further training such as BIIAB Level 2 Award for Personal Licence Holders and the Cvent Professional Events Management Certificate
- **Team Scotland partnership** – Our University will be the home for Team Scotland at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, offering exciting opportunities for our students to work with the team and its athletes
**FACILITIES**
Our Digital Creative Studio features state-of-the-art facilities including a video production studio with 4K cameras and green screen technology. The studio also hosts audio podcasting, vision mixing and editing facilities, as well as a creative media and design lab with graphics tablets, high-spec computers and industry-standard media technology including Adobe Creative Cloud software.
If you want to set up your own business, our Enterprise Hive provides a wide range of start-up support, including incubation space, tailored mentoring from industry experts and networking opportunities.
**ACCREDITATIONS AND PARTNERSHIPS**
This course is accredited by the Chartered Management Institute and Institute of Hospitality.
We are also a member of various industry associations including EVCOM, MIA, AEME and NOEA.
**PLACEMENTS**
Our course features a 12-month paid placement, during which you will not incur any tuition fees. (There is also the option to study the course without the placement.)
Employers we have worked with include Maxin Prague, Brussels Marriott Grand Place, The Peninsula Hong Kong, Nivea (Hamburg), Accenture (Amsterdam), Nike (France), BI Worldwide, Hilton Metropole, Intu Properties and Air BnB.
**CAREERS AND PROGRESSION**
Examples of careers you could pursue following this course:
- Events/festival manager
- Conference centre manager
- Marketing executive
- Digital marketer
- Tour manager
- Project manager
You could also progress onto one of our postgraduate courses at University College Birmingham.
- **Please refer to our website www.ucb.ac.uk for the latest updates to this course**
Course Details - Modules
**YEAR 1**
- Event Business Environment
- Employability Enhancement
- Events Experience and Digital Design
- Leadership and Planning for Events
- Events Supply and Logistics
- Exploring the Events Industry
**YEAR 2**
Work Placement
**YEAR 2/3**
- Managing Event Hospitality
- Applied Management Research
- Event Project Management
- Live Events Creation and Development
- Essentials of Events Management
Plus one option from:
- Stadium and Arena Management
- Social Media in Festivals and Events
- Dynamics of Business Events
- Enterprise Start-up Studies
- Training and Development Skills for Managers
**YEAR 3/4**
- Festival and Event Tourism
- Mega Events
- Winning Events Bids
- International Research Project
- Event Crisis Strategy
Plus one option from:
- Financial Strategy
- Global Marketing Solutions
- Managing Adventure Events
- Dark and Thanatourism Management
- Personal Effectiveness and Behavioural Skills
Course Details – Assessment Method
**Note: Indicative information only. Actual timetables and assessment regimes will be issued at your induction. Please be aware that methods of delivery for this course may be altered due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic – for the most up-to-date information, please refer to our website: www.ucb.ac.uk**
**ASSESSMENT**
Estimated breakdown of assessment for this degree course:
- **Coursework** – 78%
- **Practical examination** – 12%
- **Written examination** – 10%
Our teaching and assessment is underpinned by our Teaching, Learning and Assessment Strategy 2021-2024.
Course Details – Professional Bodies
Chartered Management Institute
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:
N820
Institution code:
B35
Campus Name:
University College Birmingham
Campus code:
Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Transferring from another university
At University College Birmingham, we consider applications from students who have studied, or are currently studying, a Higher Education course and now wish to transfer universities.
What do I need to do?
To make an enquiry about studying at University College Birmingham, you will need to complete our online enquiry form -> https://portal.ucb.ac.uk/#/admissions/ucb-direct-apply
Transferring from another university
At University College Birmingham, we consider applications from students who have studied, or are currently studying, a Higher Education course and now wish to transfer universities.
What do I need to do?
To make an enquiry about studying at University College Birmingham, you will need to complete our online enquiry form -> https://portal.ucb.ac.uk/#/admissions/ucb-direct-apply
Consideration for advanced entry will be dependent on the modules of your previous course, and how well this matches to the content of the course you wish to transfer to at University College Birmingham. Additionally, the process will be dependent on the number of credits achieved on your current course. Where similar study is apparent, it may be possible for us to award Recognition of Previous Learning (RPL) and, therefore, advanced entry onto a course at UCB will be permitted. Please note; due to the nature of this process, all applications are considered on an individual basis.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
UCB will accept A Level in General Studies for this course and will also take into consideration applicants who are studying an extended project.
A T-level graded Pass with a core component of grade C.
A relevant HNC or a foundation degree with 120 credits.
A relevant HND or a foundation degree with 240 credits.
Level 3 qualifications are accepted at UCB for entrance, a minimum of 96 UCAS Tariff points will be required.
If you are unsure if your qualification is accepted call us on 0121 604 1040 or email admissions@ucb.ac.uk.
You will need a minimum of 104 UCAS Tariff points
You will need a minimum of 104 UCAS Tariff points.
A minimum of 15 Level 3 credits at Distinction.
This can be achieved from either an Extended Diploma or a combination of smaller BTEC qualifications.
Year 1 Entry: Students who are studying a combination of different qualification types will receive an offer that will be inclusive of all Level 3 qualifications.
Advanced Entry: If you are unsure if your previous higher education qualification is suitable please contact us before completing an application, you can call us on 0121 604 1040 or email: direct@ucb.ac.uk
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
UK:
If you are a UK student enrolling on a Foundation Degree or a BA/BSc at University College Birmingham in 2021/22, your fee for this academic year will be £9,250. A half year tuition fee is £4625.
This is a yearly fee, and will increase with inflation in subsequent years (in line with the government’s permitted rise).
If you are an English student studying your first higher education qualification, you can apply for a tuition fee loan from the Student Loans Company. You will not start repaying this loan until you leave the course and are earning over £25,000 a year.
If you live in Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland, you should apply to Student Finance Wales, Student Finance Northern Ireland, or SAAS. The loans and grants available to you will differ from those available from Student Finance England.
UCB does not charge for 24 or 48 week placements.
More information about UK Fees please go to our website here -
https://www.ucb.ac.uk/study/fees-and-funding/undergraduate-fees/
EU and International:
More information about International Fees please go to our website here - https://www.ucb.ac.uk/our-courses/international/tuition-fees-and-scholarships.aspx
Provider information
Summer Row
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