Events Management (Joint Honours) BA/BSc

• Overview

  Our Events Management Joint Honours course offers a practical approach to the successful management of a wide range of events. Experiences are at the heart of this degree course, so you will have the opportunity plan and deliver an event every year. There are numerous opportunities to engage in work placements, project work and to network with successful events businesses.

  We will support you to achieve your career and study ambitions, which is why if you complete our Employability Plus Gold programme or Changemaker Gold certificate alongside your studies and if you haven’t secured full-time employment 12 months after graduating* we will secure a three – six month paid internship for you, or support you into postgraduate study.

  *with a 2:2 degree classification or higher

  Course

  Highlights

  • Optional work placement year
  • Networking opportunities with industry professionals
  • Flexible work placements
  • Guaranteed paid internship with the Northampton Employment Promise.

  HP Laptop and software included with this course.*

  *Terms and Conditions apply

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• Course Details

  Throughout this course you will learn the principles and theoretical frameworks related to events management and how to apply this theory in practice. You will cover the following course themes: logistics and operations management, risk management, health and safety, strategy, finance, event communications, project management, sustainability, economic and social impacts of events.

  Our experienced teaching staff combine the academic aspects of the course with their own professional backgrounds in the events industry. You will gain a broad understanding of the core business knowledge needed in the sector which is supported by regular guest speakers from industry. The course offers a wide range of options to suit a variety of interests and aspirations.

  Our links with industry provide you with opportunities to gain valuable work experience alongside your studies.you can select two subjects as joint for stage one. You may then continue with equal emphasis on two subjects as a joint degree in stages two and three, or switch to a major or minor split. The degree title is derived from the two subjects.

  Our Events Management Single Honours and Joint Honours courses are a member of The Association for Events Management Education (AEME). AEME was established in 2004, with the aim to advance events education within the UK and overseas.

  Partners and Accreditation

  Our Events Management Single Honours and Joint Honours courses are a member of The Association for Events Management Education (AEME). The AEME was established in 2004, with the aim to advance events education within the UK and overseas.

  Optional Work Placement Year

  You are encouraged to undertake a year-long placement in between Stages Two and Three of study. If you meet the entry criteria, and choose to take up a placement year you will find it an invaluable experience that helps you to apply your learning in your final year and prepares you for your career. Whilst on your Optional Work Placement Year you will study a 40 credit module ‘The Placement Year Experience – Organisations in Context’. We offer a lot of support in helping you to find a placement, which can be in the UK or overseas. Previous students have completed their placement year at Silverstone, the De Vere Hotel Group, Best Parties Ever, Goodyear Dunlop, The Holiday Inn and Northamptonshire County Council.

  Methods of Learning

  Your course will be based on a series of lectures and smaller seminars or workshops. Some of your studying will be completed online, enabling you to complete some of the work at a time that is convenient for you. You will have a supportive network around you including your programme leader and personal tutor.

  Schedule

  This course can be studied over three years full-time or four years with an optional work placement year. We also offer a flexible part-time option.

  Assessments

  A variety of individual and group based assessments are used including reports, presentations, posters, e-portfolios, projects, client briefs, multiple-choice tests and examinations.

  If you are studying this course you can expect taught study to be a combination of lectures, seminars and workshops, usually for 12 hours per week. We recommend that you spend 30 hours per week in self-directed study time.

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  Additional

  Information

  Optional Study Trips

  As a student on this course you will have the opportunity to join our study trip to the London Olympic sites where you will have tours of the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and Wimbledon as well as the opportunity to go down the ArcelorMittal Orbit slide. We also run an annual international study trip. Past destinations have included Istanbul, Poland and Barcelona. The study trip is optional and the cost in previous years has not exceeded £400 for flights, accommodation and local visits. You will need to allow an additional £200 for your expenses.

• Careers and Events
  • The Northampton Employment Promise.

    *We promise to secure paid experience for you, if you need it.

    We work with employers to understand what they’re looking for and we’re confident that if you follow one of our structured awards, as well as committing to your studies you’ll be in a competitive position when it comes to applying for graduate jobs.

    We’re so confident, that we promise to secure a paid 3-6 month internship for you, if you need it. Find out more about the Northampton Employment Promise, including how it works and who is eligible.

    
  • Open Days

    Explore your course

    Our Open Days offer you a fantastic opportunity to get a real taste of university life at Northampton and discover how studying here will be a life-changing experience.

    Each Open Day has a packed programme of subjects talks, advice sessions and activities designed to give you all the information you need about studying with us.

    To find out more about the day, please feel free to have a look at our Open Day Guide.

    
  • Work Experience

    Year-long optional placement year

    All students are encouraged to take advantage of the optional placement year after the second year of study. Students have gained experience working at Silverstone Race Circuit, the Excel Conference Centre, Glastonbury Festival and Wembley Stadium. You will also have the opportunity to work in collaboration with the Students’ Union organising events for societies and other University-wide events. We have a strong emphasis on developing the key skills essential for employability in the Events industry.

    A wide range of 12-month work placements can be arranged through the Centre for Work-based Learning within the Faculty of Business and Law, who hold databases from Events Industry Associations.

    
  • Careers

    Career Opportunities

    A wide range of opportunities are available for graduates within this growing sector. Event Managers are employed across many sectors of the economy including film, music and entertainment, trade shows, exhibitions, conferences, networking and social events, events agencies, PR, sports events, tourism, charities and the public sector. Some of our recent graduates have taken up roles at Silverstone, the De Vere Hotel Group, Communique Promotions and the Ricoh Arena.

    Students graduating from this course can choose to progress onto a full-time, part-time or distance learning postgraduate programme. This will enable you to focus your studies in a specialist area or gain a general management qualification such as the MBA.

    
• Requirements

  Standard entry requirements apply to this course. A typical offer is around BCC at A Level or DMM at BTEC.

  For more more information on how to make an application, please visit our How to Apply page.

  If you are an International student and would like information on making an application, please see our How to Apply page.

  English Language Requirements

  All International and EU students applying for a course with us must meet the following minimum English language requirements:

  • IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent) with a minimum of 5.5 in all bands
    for study at undergraduate level

  For information regarding English language requirements at the University, please see our IELTS page.

  Contacts

  Course enquiries
  study@northampton.ac.uk

  Application status enquiries
  admissions2020@northampton.ac.uk

  Current student enquiries
  SID@northampton.ac.uk

  International student enquiries
  international@northampton.ac.uk

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• Course Content
  • Stage 1
  • Stage 2
  • Stage 3

  You will develop a more professional approach to events management, and gain a broad understanding of the core business knowledge needed in the Events industry. You will have the chance to plan, organise and deliver a small-scale event on campus in order to gain valuable hands-on experience. Between stage one and two you will have the option to study a short work placement module, enabling you to gain academic credit for a summer internship.

  • Event Logistics (20 Credits)
    Module code: LEI1005

    Core Module Y
  • The Events Industry (20 Credits)
    Module code: LEI1006

    Core Module Y
  • Introduction to Marketing Communications (20 Credits)
    Module code: MKT1002

    Core Module Y

  You will have the chance to run an event of your own choice at a location of your choice that is off campus. This provides you with the opportunity to organise an event in your chosen area, such as, music, sport and fashion which will allow you to put your learning into practice.

  • Risk Management in Events (20 Credits)
    Module code: LEI2006

    Core Module Y
  • Events Professional Practice (20 Credits)
    Module code: LEI2007

    Core Module Y
  • Events and Tourism Research (20 Credits)
    Module code: LEI2023

    Core Module N
  • Event Communications 1 (20 Credits)
    Module code: LEI2024

    Core Module N
  • Development Through Work (20 Credits)
    Module code: HRM2045

    Core Module N
  • Career Development and Employability (20 Credits)
    Module code: HRM2049

    Core Module N
  • The Placement Year Experience: Organisations in Context (40 Credits)
    Module code: HRM2053

    Core Module Y

  You have the option to create, plan, organise, deliver and evaluate an event for a client which covers all aspects of events management such as conferences, duathlons, charity fundraising dinners and festivals. You will also undertake a research project based on a particular aspect or issue of interest to you within the events industry today.

  • Client-Centred Event (40 Credits)
    Module code: LEI3009

    Core Module Y
  • Dissertation (40 Credits)
    Module code: LEI4001

    Core Module N
  • Research Project (20 Credits)
    Module code: LEI4002

    Core Module Y
  • Joint Dissertation (Option A) (20 Credits)
    Module code: LEI4003

    Core Module N
  • Joint Dissertation (Option B) (20 Credits)
    Module code: LEI4004

    Core Module N
  • Mega Events (20 Credits)
    Module code: LEI3023

    Core Module N
  • Events Communications 2 (20 Credits)
    Module code: LEI3022

    Core Module N
  • Events and Sustainability (20 Credits)
    Module code: LEI3012

    Core Module Y
  • Leading Service Quality in Hospitality (20 Credits)
    Module code: LEI3015

    Core Module N

  Facilities &

  Special Features

  • Many students choose to undertake work placements of around four or five months’ duration in the summer break or work on internships a couple of days each week. In between stage one and two you can complete a module which provides you with academic credit for this work experience.
  • We are building a student community and encouraging cross-year collaboration. Many first and second year students will volunteer to work at the final year student events. There is a Facebook page, for both current students and alumni, to encourage collaboration between all.
  • We invite industry professionals to provide you with their insight and experience as guest speakers, as well as involving them in your live client projects and allowing you to present your event ideas to them as external clients. This experience allows you to fully prepare for your career after graduation and allows you to make valuable business contacts.
• Further Studies
  • Postgraduate opportunities

    Further your study

    Our postgraduate courses are a great way to enhance the skills you have already learnt. Benefit from our 20% alumni discount on postgraduate fees to give yourself a CV that will catch the eye of employers.

    International Special Events Management 

    
  • Research

    We are committed to delivering outstanding research that makes a difference to society. Our Research Institutes and Centres work closely with external partner organisations, locally, nationally and internationally. We produce internationally renowned and relevant research and disseminate knowledge on an international scale.

    Visit our Research Hub page for more information.

    
  • Business and Enterprise

    We are committed to supporting and encouraging business growth and we are involved in a variety of initiatives which seek to benefit the wider community as well as students and staff of the University.

    Discover what businesses we work with and what opportunities may be available to you on our Business and Enterprise pages.

    
• Fees & Funding
  • UK & EU
  • International

  2020/21 Tuition Fees

  Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 20/21 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.

  Full Time: £9,250
  Part Time: £1,450 per 20 credit module
  Optional Work Placement Year: £950

  Additional costs

  There are no additional costs for this course for students beginning their studies in September 2019. Should this change, applicants and students will be contacted by the university with details of the costs.

  Please note that tuition fees for EU students will remain the same as UK fees for 2018/19. For more information, please visit the Gov UK website.

  2019/20 Tuition Fees

  Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 19/20 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.

  Full Time: £9,250
  Part Time: £1,400 per 20 credit module

  2020/21 Tuition Fees

  Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 20/21 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.

  Full Time: £12,900
  Optional Work Placement Year: £950

  Additional costs

  There are no additional costs for this course for students beginning their studies in September 2019. Should this change, applicants and students will be contacted by the university with details of the costs.

  For more information on our international tuition fees, please see our Tuition fees for international students page.

  2019/20 Tuition Fees

  Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 19/20 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.

  Full Time: £12,500

  Scholarships

  EU and International Scholarships

  We’re committed to offering the opportunity to study in the UK to the best and brightest students from around the world.

  Sir Thomas White Scholarship

  The Sir Thomas White scholarship will support and acknowledge an academically gifted student, with the proviso that the selection panel is confident that there is…

  TD Lewis Scholarship

  The T D Lewis Scholarship provides both undergraduate and postgraduate students with financial awards of up to £1,000.  This scholarship is awarded on educational excellence…

  The Chancellor's Fund

  The Chancellor’s Fund is a bi-annual fund providing students with awards of between £100 and £1,000. You must be a current student to apply.  The…

  Wilson Endowment Scholarship

  The Wilson Endowment Scholarship provides a £1,500 scholarship to undergraduate students from the Northamptonshire area. The endowed scholarship was donated in memory of Mr Lynn Wilson,…

• Joint Honours Study

  The award for this course will be a BA if taken as a major or joint. Students may be awarded a BSc if they study this subject as a minor subject and pair it with a BSc subject. Please refer to the Academic Regulations for more information on Joint Honours Degree designations.

  If you choose to study a Joint Honours degree at the University of Northampton you can select a programme that suits your interests and strengths. This option opens up a host of possibilities to you, offering a wide range of opportunities for careers and further study at your fingertips. In the Joint Honours programme, you will select two subjects as joint for stage one. You may continue with equal emphasis on two subjects as a joint degree in stages two and three, or switch to a major or minor split. The degree title is derived from the two subjects.

  With a Joint Honours degree you can ensure that your programme has:

  • Breadth: you are not focused on a single specialism, but are able to study across two disciplines
  • Flexibility: you can adjust the balance of your programme depending on the interests and skills you develop during your time with us
  • Embedded skills: you will have all the graduate level skills that employers are looking for
  • Student support: your own personal tutor will work with you as you learn and progress.

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