Foundation Degree Events Management

Enter an exciting multi-billion pound industry and establish yourself as an events manager. Combining creativity with technical knowledge, our foundation degree teaches you how to successfully plan an event from start to finish. With our support, you’ll become a meticulous organiser able to plan and deliver spectacular live experiences.

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About the course

Our Events Management Foundation Degree covers multiple aspects of events. You will acquire all the necessary planning experience, funding management, marketing and promotions understanding and logistical knowledge needed for a successful career in the thriving events industry. Our carefully crafted course programme develops the core skills expected from any events expert while offering a combination of specialist modules that explore different aspects of managing live experiences from legislation to managing a team. Our programme includes practical experience and projects allowing you to develop a specialist area of interest which will shape your career path. In addition to your personal development, the knowledge and skills gained from this course will equip you with everything you need to excel in the fast-paced events industry. You’ll be able to progress on to a top-up degree or move into full-time employment.

This course is validated by Leeds City College

Fee

£7,950 Full Time or £3,975 Part Time (per academic year)

Location

University Centre

Start Date

September 2022

Duration

2 years Full Time or Part Time

Course Code

UCAS Course Code: N820 Institution code: L21

Study Mode

Full Time or Part Time

What you learn

Benefits and Skills will develop

You will develop the academic skills required to study and achieve your Foundation Degree. You will also build on your existing personal skills to develop a broad range of employability skills which are ideal for the events management industry, these will include:

Communication
Teamwork
Planning & Organising
Problem-solving
Self-management
Leadership skills

Studying at University Centre Leeds gives you the opportunity to participate in a dynamic events environment. The college is engaged in a very wide range of events and activities. Students will be given the opportunity to engage and learn in these and a variety of external events with a series of business partners.

Assessment

Entry requirements

Typical offer:

A Levels: 2xD grades

BTEC L3 Diploma or Extended Diploma: MP, MPP grade

Access to HE Diploma: Overall pass with 60 credits, with 24 credits to be at a Merit grade in a relevant subject

GCSE English: English Language Grade C or above (grade 4 for those sitting their GCSE from 2017 onwards). Key Skills Level 2, Functional Skills Level 2 and the Certificate in Adult Literacy are accepted in place of GCSEs.

GCSE Maths: Maths Grade C or above (grade 4 for those sitting their GCSE from 2017 onwards). Key Skills Level 2, Functional Skills Level 2 and the Certificate in Adult Numeracy are accepted in place of GCSEs.

IELTS: IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any component.

International qualifications: International qualifications will be assessed against these criteria.

Mature applicants: University Centre Leeds welcomes applications from mature* applicants who may not have met the academic criteria, but who can demonstrate a wealth of experience in their chosen field. Candidates in this category and otherwise are likely to be interviewed to assess their suitability for the course and may be asked to provide a portfolio of evidence to support their application.

*21 years and over at the start of the course

RPL claims: The course structure actively supports claims for Recognition of Prior Certified Learning (RPL).

Interviews / audition: A successful interview may be required.

What’s next

Programme Specification

Course handbook

Staff Profiles

Additional costs