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BUSINESS SCHOOL @UCBofficial

EVENTS MANAGEMENT (WITH PLACEMENT)

BA (Hons)/FdA Accredited by the University of Birmingham

OVERVIEW Whether you dream of managing major sports events, festivals and exhibitions or want to get involved 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 more than £42 billion in the UK alone. Accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI), our Events Management degree will help you develop the skills you need to become an innovative leader who can build exceptional, unforgettable event experiences. From events planning, marketing and design to financial management and risk and crisis management, you will gain the in-depth knowledge needed to build a comprehensive platform for your future career. First-hand industry experience is vital, so 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. Great opportunities are available throughout the UK and around the world, with 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. Students studying the FdA will have the option of progressing onto the final year of the BA (Hons).

Payal Mirpuri Events Management BA (Hons) different fields such as educational and fashion events. University College Birmingham has helped me understand and comprehend a wider picture of this field by giving me knowledge in areas such as finance, marketing, design and hospitality. It has not only prepared me through theory but through practice as well. I have gained more knowledge from working in events from

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Course

BA (Hons)

FdA

UCAS Code

N820

N821

Course Length Typical Offer

4 years (3 years without placement)

3 years (2 years without placement)

A-levels: CD BTEC: PPP Tariff: 56 UCAS Tariff points Other Level 3 qualifications are also welcome

A-levels: BCC BTEC: DMM Tariff: 104 UCAS Tariff points Other Level 3 qualifications are also welcome

For the most up-to-date course information, including full entry requirements, visit: ucb.ac.uk/events

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