Events Management
This two-year Foundation Degree in Event Management, validated by Ulster University aims to provide graduates with the principles and theories alongside the practical application of skills required to plan, organise and manage live events. Our students will have the skills, knowledge and experience the industry needs and this two-year programme, validated by Ulster University, opens the door to an exciting range of career pathways.
| Award Name | Degree - Foundation at UK Level 5 |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | |
| Awarding Body | Ulster University |
| NFQ Level |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree - Foundation at UK Level 5 | Ulster University |
Duration
2 years full-time.
Entry Requirements
Higher Education Entry Criteria
Each Higher Education programme has its own distinctive entry requirements. This is set as a minimum UCAS points for entry. On some programmes, applicants must also hold subject specific qualifications to gain a place. Therefore, it is essential that you check entry requirements for each programme you are applying for. Please note, these are qualifications that applicants must have completed and certified to gain entry onto the respective programmes.
Applicants must hold a GCSE pass at Grade C/4 or above in both English Language and Mathematics. Level 2 Certificate in Essential Skills - Application of Number and Essential Skills Literacy may be regarded as an acceptable alternative to GCSE Maths and English.
We recognise that prior learning or experience may give some students credit towards a qualification to gain entry onto a programme or credit towards a programme of study. Please refer to our Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) process.
Please also note: The College reserves the right to increase the entry requirements for all Higher Education provision based on demand and required academic standards, as specified by the Awarding Body/validating organisation.
Applicants applying to programmes validated by university partners (UU, QUB and OU) who hold international qualifications must provide certificates to determine equivalence before an offer can be made.
Enhance entry criteria for this course is listed below:
- A minimum of 64 tariff points at Level 3 (UCAS new tariff points for entry to Higher Education 2017) to include a minimum of two A2 level passes (Grade A-E) or equivalent.
- You must also have at a minimum of a Grade C/4 in both GCSE English Language and Maths (or equivalent).
Applicants who do not meet the tariff points but do have prior learning and/or specific industry experience may avail of the APL (Accreditation of Prior Learning) subject to Ulster University guidelines. Early application is advised if you require APL.
Proof of qualifications MUST be provided when you enrol, e.g., exam certificates.
Achieved and pending qualifications can be recorded now by logging into your online application account.
All courses within Belfast Met are delivered and assessed in English, apart from language-specific courses. Your competence in English must be verified prior to enrolling on your chosen course.
Careers / Further progression
Careers
Students will have the potential to work on a range of events, adapting to the very different challenges of charitable fundraising, corporate meetings, conferences, exhibitions, festivals and public events.
Students who complete the course may proceed to the final year of the honours degree in many universities in the UK. Ulster University will accept students onto the final year of the BSc Hons Leisure and Events Management degree after successful completion of Summer bridging modules. Alternatively, since this programme has been designed to meet the demands of a major employment growth area, you will be able to pursue a career in the events industry.
Suitable roles for graduates include:
Events management
Sales and marketing management
Sport events promotion
Charitable fundraising
Conference and exhibition management
Running your own events company
Further information
Start Date: 02/09/2024. End Date: 31/05/2026.
Titanic Quarter
Academic period 2024:
Tuition Fee = £3050.00
Academic period 2025*:
Tuition Fee = £3050.00
Fees are payable annually.
*The fees for 2024 and 2025 have not been finalised and will be updated as soon as agreed.
All fees are set in accordance with DfE regulations.
Please contact the student loan company if you require a loan or our Funding Team by emailing studentfunding@belfastmet.ac.uk for other options.
Students will be required to contribute approximately £100 towards the cost of educational visits on this programme.
Entry Year: 02/09/2024.
How to Apply
Make sure you apply as early as you can to increase your chance of getting onto your first choice course. Remember, you can apply for up to five courses!
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Overview
The Tourism, Hospitality and Event sectors are at the heart of Northern Ireland economic growth and are dispersing wealth right across Northern Ireland. The Tourism Strategy: 10 Year Plan (Dept of Economy, 2023) establishes a vision and mission for the growth in Northern Ireland over the next decade and the events industry is embedded deeply in this strategy. Consumer events such as sporting events and concerts draw crowds and stimulate the local economy, and business events play an important role in showcasing NI as a place to visit, study, live, work, do business and invest in. It is estimated the expansion of the business events sector will generate up to 2,000 new jobs across Northern Ireland (Northern Ireland Business Events - Integrated Strategy 2030).
Recently, the Department of Digital Culture Media and Sport estimated that the events industry generates £84bn every year with conferences and business events generating over £18bn in direct spend annually. With over 700,00 people employed within the events industry, there is a need for new graduates in this sector and opportunities are available across the industry in areas such as exhibitions and conferences, business events, music and festivals, and bespoke sporting events.
This two-year Foundation Degree in Event Management, validated by Ulster University aims to provide graduates with the principles and theories alongside the practical application of skills required to plan, organise and manage live events. Our students will have the skills, knowledge and experience the industry needs and this two-year programme, validated by Ulster University, opens the door to an exciting range of career pathways.
Students are also given the opportunity to travel and to experience the industry at first hand through Work Based Learning, site visits to the industry or through their engagement with a wide range of industry professionals. The Turing Scheme is the UK government’s programme to provide funding for international opportunities in education and training across the world and students on this programme will have the opportunity to take up opportunities through this scheme.
Students will also have the potential to work on a range of events, adapting to the very different challenges of charitable fundraising, corporate meetings, conferences, exhibitions, festivals and public events.
The programme consists of 12 modules. Students will study six level 4 modules in year 1 and five level 5 modules in year 2.
Level 4 modules
Leisure and Event Operations
Management in Action
Introduction to Hospitality, Tourism and Events
Managing Financial Performance
Corporate Events
Global and Cultural Events
Level 5 modules
Contemporary Events
Digitalisation for Events
People Management
Marketing and Entrepreneurship
Personal Professional Development
Work Based Learning
The key approaches to teaching and learning include lectures, case studies, practical activities, presentations guest speakers and group work with the aim of developing graduates who are dynamic leaders, self-motivated, skilled communicators and future ready.
The course is delivered in the classroom and supported by practical workshops and the College VLE.
The assessment strategy includes a combination of written coursework, examinations, scenario-based and live practical activities, presentations, and the application of 21st Century skills, knowledge and thinking to professional practice in event operations and management.
Qualifications
Foundation Science Degree in Event Management (Validated by Ulster University) (7992).
Subject to Revalidation.
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