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You'll learn how to plan, design, market, operate and develop events, as well as how these events can be used to help local economies and communities.
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BA (Hons) International Festival and Event Management
Degree Duration
4 Years :
1 Year Pathway + 3 Year Degree
Pathways Available
International Stage One
Start Dates
April | January | September
Your first year will give you an introduction to key themes and concepts relevant to the operational aspects of event management, in a broader context of related industries. You will also learn mainstream business skills to help develop your knowledge of how businesses work.
In year two you will learn about event design, and are assessed in a practical module. Other topics include sports events, and the management of venues and other facilities, which helps build on your foundation from year one.
The first half of year three sees you put events in their broader political context, as well as focusing on conferences and corporate events. The second half of year three has an industry focus, when you will either complete a 24-week work placement, or a consultancy based Live Project.
Your final year is focused on your dissertation, a large-scale piece of independent academic research. Other modules focus on event sustainability, and strategic management.
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You may incur additional costs during your education at the University over and above tuition fees in an academic year such as laptops, stationary and additional resources.
Lectures, workshops, seminars, and industry-based learning placements. Online resources include lecture slides, reading suggestions, podcasts, wikis, videos and more.
Essays, reports, presentations, projects, portfolios, exams, multiple choice tests, practical events, industry/client pitches, wikis, group assessments and more.
Study in Edinburgh, a world-famous tourist destination and Festival City, with visiting professors from industry.
The IS1 is the first year of a four year International Incorporated Bachelors. And its designed to strengthen your English language abilities and introduce core concepts and knowledge required at university study level. Once you have successfully completed your studies you will continue the remaining stages of your degree directly with the University of your choice.
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