BA (Hons) in Event Management
University of Winchester
Key Information
Campus location
Winchester, United Kingdom
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
3 - 6 years
Pace
Full time, Part time
Tuition fees
GBP 14,700 / per year *
Application deadline
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* international students
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Introduction
- Gain the practical skills to operate both nationally and internationally
- Project-manage high-profile and large-scale live events to garner real-world experience
- Benefit from access to professional software widely used in the Event Management industry
- Strong links with leading industry associations provide access to competitions, research and events
- Ranked in the Top 20 UK Event Management degrees in the Guardian University League Table 2020
From music festivals and business conferences to exhibitions and fundraisers – the events industry is varied, vibrant and booming. Our vocationally orientated Event Management degree is recognised as one of the best in the country and will help you launch a career where you can really make an impact.
At Winchester, you learn how to combine creativity with careful planning to deliver memorable and well-managed events for the University and our many industry partners.
It’s not all hands-on. You also acquire a thorough grounding in the strategic and managerial skills needed to function in any business environment. These can be road-tested on one of the many work placements offered by local employers who make regular contributions to the programme.
There is an excellent range of practical modules and the university works closely with professional practitioners and expert speakers who can help to build up your industry network. Relatively small student numbers mean you receive excellent support from staff and have direct access to expert knowledge throughout the course.
In Year 1, you are introduced to academic and professional studies and pursue a number of core modules which include business and event-specific modules.
In Years 2 and 3, you further develop theoretical and practical skills and explore some of the specialist areas of event management such as Sports and Mega Events.
In Year 3, you undertake an extended independent study module and may choose from a consultancy project, a part-time work placement or a dissertation. Other key modules include Contemporary Issues in Event Management; Festivals and Cultural Events, and Digital Marketing.
A wide range of exciting opportunities is available to you within this buoyant and growing sector, which is estimated to be worth almost £50 billion to the UK economy by 2020. Graduates find jobs in event management companies, venues, leisure departments, festival and tourist organisations, publishing, PR, sport and entertainment.
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Curriculum
Year 1 (Level 4)
- Academic and Professional Skills 15
- Responsible Event Management 15
- Events in Context 15
- Career Management 15
- Introduction to Event Operations 15
- Marketing Principles 15
- Digital Business and Emerging Technologies 15
- Practical Finance for Business 15
Year 2 (Level 5)
- Marketing Research in Practice 15
- Events in Practice 15
- Introduction to Marketing Research 15
- MICE (Meetings, Incentive Travel, Conferences and Exhibitions) 15
- Integrated Marketing Communications 15
- Hospitality and Tourism 15
- Sports and Mega Events 15
Optional modules
- Creativity, Design and Innovation - 15 credits
- Values Studies - 15 credits
- Relationship Marketing - 15 credits
- Volunteering - 15 credits
Year 3 (Level 6)
- Dissertation* 30
- Researching Contemporary Issues in Management* 30
- Part-Time Work Placement* 30
- Digital Marketing 15
- Festival and Cultural Events 15
- Contemporary Issues in Event Management 15
- Marketing Analytics 15
Optional modules
- Business Ethics - 15 credits
- Launching a Business Start-Up - 15 credits
- Values Studies - 15 credits
- Strategic Brand Management - 15 credits
- Social Media Marketing - 15 credits
Career Opportunities
Graduates find jobs in event management companies, venues, leisure departments, festival consortia, tourist organisations, publishing, sport and entertainment.
The University of Winchester ranks in the top 10 in the UK for graduates in employment or further study according to the Graduate Outcomes Survey 2021, HESA.
Pre-approved for a Master's
If you study for a Bachelor's Honours Degree with us, you will be pre-approved to start a Master's degree at Winchester. To be eligible, you will need to apply by the end of March in the final year of your degree and meet the entry requirements of your chosen Master's degree.
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