Events Management BA (Hons) Top-up

University College Birmingham
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Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Birmingham

  • Duration

    1 Year

Want to create events with the ‘wow’ factor? Managing events is an exciting sector offering considerable potential for those with the right blend of communication, leadership and managerial abilities. Building on these skills, our Events Management top-up degree course will help you launch a career working in everything from meetings and exhibitions to sporting events, festivals and wedding planning.

This events management course is designed for anyone who has previously studied a relevant subject (up to Level 5), enhancing your understanding of the sector with detailed examination of events systems, project management and how to oversee a live event. You will also have the chance to go on an overseas residential visit and conduct an international research project.

Our events top-up degree is dual accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI), a recognised professional management body. This means when you complete the top-up course, you will also be eligible for an industry-recognised Award in Leadership and Management from the CMI, boosting your attractiveness to prospective employers.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Birmingham (West Midlands)
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Summer Row, B3 1JB

Start date

On request

About this course

Career opportunities
The example roles and salaries below are intended as a guide only.

Events/festival manager
Conference centre manager
Marketing executive
Digital marketer
Project manager (graduate)
Tour manager

Entry requirements

Academic: A relevant HND or a foundation degree in the areas of Events or Events Management, with 240 credits.

EU/international students

Academic: European and International qualifications studied in a relevant subject matter will also be considered. Applicants will need to have achieved 120 ECTS or equivalent (European Credit Transfer).

University College Birmingham works with a wide range of organisations to ensure you receive the best possible training and qualifications recognised by industry.

RESIDENTIAL VISIT – Travel overseas for a residential trip to a European destination as part of your top-up course
INDUSTRY APPROVED – Complete our CMI-accredited events management top-up and you will be eligible for an Award in Leadership, with CMI membership and access to learning resources throughout your course
DIVERSE SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE – Study a wide range of topics including events planning, marketing and risk management, and gain new skills studying in our Digital Creative Studio
SPECIALISE YOUR STUDIES – Tailor your learning with a variety of optional modules including financial strategy, adventure events and ‘dark’ tourism
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

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Anna Järvenpää

4.0
12/09/2018
What I would highlight: The location is one of the most attractive characteristic of this university, but the international environment you find on campus does really add value to your experience.
What could be improved: Great course.
Would you recommend this course?: Yes
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Subjects

  • Planning
  • Project
  • Industry
  • Financial Training
  • Financial
  • Tourism
  • International
  • Marketing
  • IT Project Management
  • Project Management
  • Communication Training

Course programme

Course breakdown

MODULES

Core Modules
  • Event Crisis Strategy
  • Festivals and Events Tourism
  • International Research Project
  • Mega Events
  • Winning Event Bids
Choose 1 optional module
  • Dark and Thanatourism Management
  • Financial Strategy
  • Global Marketing Solutions
  • Managing Adventure Events
  • Personal Effectiveness and Behavioural Skills
Teaching and assessment

Teaching

In light of COVID-19, we have made some changes to the way we deliver our teaching. We are continually following the guidelines and measures put in place by the UK Government to ensure our students and staff are safe on campus, whilst remaining committed to providing high-quality education. The information below explains how teaching will take place in semester 2 (or semester 1 for those joining us in January).
  • Level 6
Assessment

Estimated breakdown of assessment for this top-up course:
  • Coursework – 70%
  • Practical assessment – 5%
  • Written examination – 25%
Our teaching and assessment is underpinned by our Teaching, Learning and Assessment Strategy 2015-2020.

Additional information

Tuition fees

UK/EU students

If you are a UK/EU student enrolling on a full-time foundation degree or a BA/BSc in 2020/21, your fee for this academic year will be £9,250 per each full year. A half year tuition fee is £4,625. UK/EU students do not pay tuition fees for any placement periods.

International students

If you are an international student enrolling on a a full-time foundation degree or a BA/BSc in 2020/21, your fee for this academic year will be £11,500 per year.

If you complete a placement year, there will be an administration fee of £500 for a full year, or £250 for a half-year placement.

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Events Management BA (Hons) Top-up

£ 9,250 VAT inc.

*Indicative price

Original amount in GBP:

£ 9,250

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