Festival Management with Professional Placement BA (Hons)

Engage with the future of festivals as part of this cutting-edge course.<br/><br/>It’s a fascinating time for the global festival industry; it’s seeing rapid growth while embracing exciting new technologies. Increasing demand for experiential entertainment is driving innovation, while the sector is also grappling with the importance of inclusivity, accessibility and sustainability. <br/><br/>Based in a creative arts institution and located in a region with a thriving festival scene, this course is at the forefront of the future of festivals. <br/><br/>You’ll explore the business of festivals, getting to grips with the essential matters of finance, marketing and project management, while gaining hands-on industry experience and putting your ideas into practice, running your own events or working with venues in Cornwall and further afield. <br/><br/>You’ll graduate as a confident, resilient festival manager, with the ability to affect positive change that will benefit festival organisations, attendees, communities and the environment. <br/><br/>Why study this course at Falmouth?<br/>You’ll gain the skills, knowledge and insights to manage successful festivals, from music festivals, to those focusing on literature, food, comedy and more <br/>You’ll get real experience organising live events and engaging with industry<br/>You’ll learn from specialist staff with experience in music, events, hospitality, technical and entrepreneurial backgrounds, as well as relevant research interests <br/>You’ll develop a range of project management skills – essential for the fast-moving and ever-changing contemporary festival industry <br/>This course is accredited by both A Greener Future and Attitude is Everything, placing you at the forefront of current thinking on inclusivity, accessibility and sustainability <br/><br/>This Sustainable Festival Management degree is accredited by A Greener Future and Attitude is Everything; two organisations championing sustainability and inclusivity in live events.