In the run-up to the 2012 Olympics here in London what better subject to study than Events Management and what better place to study than Greenwich, where some of the Olympic activities will be taking place?
From conferences, exhibitions and large scale sporting events through to charity and live music events, the programme looks at all the aspects of events management needed for a successful career in this rapidly growing area.
The programme has been developed in close consultation with industry to provide a practical and hands on experience of events. In year 1 students attend and evaluate five different events. In year 2 students develop the "people skills" so important in this dynamic business and in year 3 students apply their collective learning and experience to the design, development and production of their own live event.
Year 1
Personal and Professional Development
Conferences and Exhibitions
Themed Events
Introduction to Festival and Events Management
One option from:
Marketing
Entrepeneurship
Travel and Tourism
Language Option (Language options are chosen from French; Spanish; German; and Italian)
Year 2
Planning Events
Employability in the Events Sector
Project Management
Research Tools for Tourism and Events
One option from:
Corporate Events
Customer Insight and Research
Understanding Stakeholders
Media Relations
English for Academic Purposes
Marketing
Language Option
Optional Sandwich Year (Work Placement)
Final Year
Dissertation or Thematic Independent Studies
Delivery and Management of Live Events
Contemporary Issues in Events Management
One option from:
Income Generation and Sponsorship
Exhibition Planning
Conference and Exhibition Strategy
Language Option
For an explanation of qualifications, have a look at our IAG page on this site www.creativeway.org.uk/quals. For degree programmes we ask for at least 160 UCAS points. These can be made up from the following:
a maximum of 60 points may be obtained from AS-levels or ASVCEs alone; at least 100 points should be obtained from A-levels or AVCEs (formerly AGNVQs;
or at least 12 A-level points, if taken before 2002;
or an Advanced GNVQ with a minimum Merit profile (if taken before 2002);
or a BTEC National Diploma with at least five Merits during the final year;
or an International Baccalaureate, with at least 24 points
In addition, we normally require at least three GCSEs at grade C or above (including English and mathematics) or equivalent, for example, a Key Skills qualification
Direct entry into the second year is available for suitably qualified students
A Progression Agreement is a formal arrangement between two or more
education providers. It spells out what a learner needs to do to be
considered for a place on a named programme of study. Progression Agreements
may vary in the conditions they specify but they all aim to give guaranteed
pathways into higher education.
Advice on courses and careers:-
The Creative Way IAG team provides a specialist service for anyone
interested in finding out about courses and careers in the creative and
cultural industries. We can provide information direct to Students,
Parents/ Carers, Tutors and Careers Advisers via email, phone or organised
workshops and 1 to 1 sessions.
To find out more, visit our IAG page on this site on
http://www.creativeway.org.uk/IAG Or contact one of our career advisers: Matt Ball 07889 001764
m.ball@uel.ac.uk or Sarah
Comerford 07515 051509
s.comerford@uel.ac.uk