Creative Events Management BA(Hons)
Learn how to take a creative and innovative approach to designing and delivering events. With entrepreneurship and employability at its core, you’ll leave this event management course as a pioneering graduate with a wide range of practical experience and a well-established network.
Key details
| Location | Penryn Campus |
|---|---|
| Course Duration | 3 years |
| Attendance | Full-time |
| UCAS code | N820 |
| Contact | 01326 254350 |
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Introduction
Our academic team members are experienced practitioners, with broad industry backgrounds, who will teach you how to work collaboratively and take a creative approach to organising events, from cutting-edge fashion experiences and music festivals, to weddings, business events and product launches.
You will:
Organise at least four live events over the three-year course
- Study on one of the first courses in the world accredited by A Greener Festival
- Be involved in industry events and take part in workshops with organisations such as Attitude is Everything
- Take micro-placements throughout the course, with previous destinations ranging from Cornwall to California
- Explore the future of sustainable and digital event management
- Be supported to develop creative approaches and specialise in an area you’re passionate about
- Be part of a course in the hospitality, event management and tourism sector where Falmouth holds a top ten ranking in the Guardian University Guide 2021
Covid-19 update
In response to the Covid-19 pandemic, we have reviewed and made changes to our courses to provide flexible, blended delivery that offers high-quality digital engagement and access to face-to-face teaching in our facilities. You can see how your course may be adjusted by viewing the changes for the current academic year by visiting our welcome letters & latest course updates pages
What our students do
Student events go digital
AGF Accreditation for Experience Design Degrees
Events Student Launches Big Falmouth Food Book
Events Student Gains Experience at Edinburgh's Hogmanay 2019
Student Internship at Award Winning Festival
Students Establish Structuristic Art Workshops
Corporate Careers for Events Student
What our graduates do
Our recent graduates have begun careers in roles like event manager, marketing officer, campaign consultant and wedding organiser.
Graduate Managing Fundraising Events for Essential Children’s Charity
Events Graduate Joins American Sports Production Company
Events Alumna Working at the Women’s World Cup
Creative Events Graduate Gets Job with FIFA Women’s World Cup
Music Management with Sam Ruddick
The Truesdale Show
Course details
What you'll learn
Through this uniquely creative event management degree, you'll explore the cultural sector's history, politics and other contexts, and take a creative and entrepreneurial approach to products, services and communications. Building individual and teamwork skills, you'll apply cultural management practices like development, marketing and project management to your own productions. You'll also develop critical research and analytical skills, and improve your learning by investigating ideas and practices.
You'll deepen your understanding of organisations and events planning processes, and grow your teamwork and presentation skills. On top of this, you'll explore everything from marketing and technical skills to managing resources and engaging with clients.
Modules
Marketing & Digital Media
Real World Skills
Contemporary Event & Festival Impact
Wellbeing in Experience Management
Live Student Event Project
Creative Innovation in Experience Management
You'll explore original ways to deliver successful events, build your understanding of audiences and learn about the industry's legal, financial and sustainability issues. Tailoring your learning to your ideal career, you'll choose an area to specialise in, and use your expertise to help put on two live events.
Modules
Legal & Financial Management in the Experience Sector
Audience Insight Project
Live Digital Event Project
Team Learning & Performance
Demonstrating Sustainability
Live Public Event Project
You'll build your specialist knowledge, and learn analytical and problem-solving skills that are useful in a range of careers. Bringing your abilities together, you'll organise and deliver a complex, multi-agency, live cultural event project.
Modules
Event Innovation Project
Creative & Ethical Leadership
Crisis Management for Festivals & Events
Personal Research Project
Live Partnership Event Project
The modules above are those being studied by our students, or proposed new ones. Programme structures and modules can change as part of our curriculum enhancement and review processes. If a certain module is important to you, please discuss it with the Course Leader.
From module information to course aims and assessment criteria, discover the full course details.
We are making changes to our curriculum framework for courses starting in 2022. Modest amendments to our course module structure will provide you with new opportunities to collaborate and co-create with students from across disciplines during your studies.
This course page will be updated when these changes have been finalised and applicants will be notified.
How you'll learn
You'll work on live briefs and projects, deliver real, assessed events, and have the chance to take on a number of micro placements. These activities will be complemented by expert speakers, lectures, seminars, workshops, professional experience and tutorials. And by connecting with the media and creative industries on- and off-campus, you'll build valuable relationships to boost your career.
How you'll spend your time
Year | Timetabled teaching and learning activity | Guided independent study | Placements |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | 30% | 59% | 11% |
2 | 42% | 53% | 5% |
3 | 26% | 63% | 11% |
How you'll be assessed
Year | Written exams | Practical exams | Coursework |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | 0% | 17% | 83% |
2 | 0% | 12% | 88% |
3 | 0% | 37% | 63% |
The above percentages relate to 2019/2020 data.
Assessment methods
- You’ll be assessed through presentations, boardroom discussions, event delivery and written assignments - including blogs, essays, reports, marketing strategies, and a business plan.
- You'll deliver assessed, live, cultural event projects every year.
- Feedback and evaluation will be provided throughout the year.
Staff
Our staff have worked with Glastonbury Festival, Tate St Ives, the Design Council, Ford, Reading & Leeds festivals, BT, Kneehigh, A Greener Festival, Attitude is Everything, Bestival, Mackerel Sky Events and Festival Republic. You'll also learn from our large team of associate staff, industry contacts and our production and technical support teams.
Some members of staff only teach on specific modules, and your course might not feature every member shown here.
Matt Kirby
Matt has over 15 years' events management experience including working at creative agency...
Adrian Bossey
Adrian Bossey is Head of Subject at the School of Entrepreneurship, Falmouth University and...
Clare Hearn
Clare Hearn is Senior Lecturer in Business and Experience Design. She leads on MA Creative Events...
Paul Russell
Paul Russell started his career in the hospitality, tourism and events sectors after achieving...
Paul Joines
Since graduating in ‘Broadcast Studies’ from Falmouth College of Arts in 1996, Paul has spent over...
Helen Worthington
Helen Worthington is a Senior Lecturer at Falmouth University, having joined the Cultural...
Facilities
- Specialist studio spaces licensed for public events, lecture theatres and seminar rooms.
- A digital box office system to support your professional practice.
- A production space for group work.
- Libraries housing 140,000 books, 17,000 DVD and video titles, radio archives, and electronic and journal resources.
How to apply
Apply via UCAS
Ready to join us? If you're applying through UCAS Apply and Track, you'll need to reference the university and course codes below.
- University code: F33
- Course code: N820
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Applying as an international student?
International students can apply for a course through UCAS, via an agent or directly with the university. For more information about how to apply as an international student, visit our International applications page.
Application advice & interview information
We consider all applications on their own individual merit and potential. We invite all applicants to an interview day or audition to give them the opportunity to demonstrate this along with what inspires and motivates them in their field. Applicants will also be able to show their portfolio or give a performance depending on the course. We welcome applications from all subject backgrounds, whether you’ve specialised in STEM, the arts or humanities.
As a guide our typical offer at undergraduate level is 104 – 120 UCAS Tariff points, primarily from Level 3 qualifications such as but not limited to A-levels, a BTEC Extended Diploma or a Foundation Diploma.
For applicants whose first language is English we require you to have or be working towards GCSE English Language Grade 4 (C), or equivalent.
If English is not your first language you will need to meet the same standard which is equivalent to the IELTS Academic 6.0 overall score, with at least 5.5 in Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening. We accept a range of in country equivalencies and approved tests.
If you need a student visa to study in the UK, you'll need to take a recognised language test that is approved and vouched for by the University. You can read our English Language Requirements for more information.
UK/EU applications: 29 January 2021 (for equal consideration)
Late applications will be considered if there are places available.
International fee payers can apply throughout the year. But we recommend applying as early as possible, to make time for visa and travel arrangements.
What we're looking for
We want someone who:
- Is enthusiastic about events management
- Has creative ideas
- Can innovate
- Works professionally and wants to succeed
Fees, costs & funding
Tuition fees
£9,250 per year - full-time UK/EU
£16,000 per year - full-time international
£9,250 per year - full-time UK
£16,950 - full-time EU
£16,950 - full-time international
Typical course costs
- £100 - Recurring annual costs
- £50-£250 - One off costs for the course duration (compulsory trips, final portfolios or shows, etc)
- £300 - Optional study visits and placements for the course duration
If you need to bring equipment or materials with you, these will be outlined in your Welcome Letter.
The figures above don't include accommodation and living costs.
Tuition fees are set annually and are subject to review each year. The University may therefore raise tuition fees in the second or subsequent years of a course, in line with inflation and/or the maximum permitted by law or Government policy. Students will be notified of any changes as soon as possible.
Funding
For information about funding available, please visit our undergraduate funding page.
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