Event Production

This cutting-edge Event Production foundation degree will give you the opportunity to study in a real-world live event venue, training with professionals and working with industry-standard hardware and software. By the end of the course you’ll have gained the technical, organisational, creative and professional skills you need to work successfully within the technical events industry.

You’ll learn the fundamentals of working with industry relevant live event technology, as well as how to build and operate lighting and sound reinforcement systems, from the basics in year 1 to more advanced skills in year 2.

You’ll learn in our music and live events hub, Metronome, designed by world-renowned audio architects White Mark Ltd – who have designed studios for clients including Jay-Z and Damon Albarn. You’ll also have access to a 400-capacity live venue, and a 93m2 events production workshop space, as well as PA systems from manufacturers, including Nexo, Martin Audio and L’Acoustics and a range of generic and moving lighting technology from Robe, Clay Paky and Martin.

Your tutors are all industry professionals still out there working in the industry whilst also being qualified lecturers – so you’re learning from people that live it! We have cross-collaborations with other course disciplines such as Music Performance, Film Production, and Content Creation students to give you a broad and exciting experience.

Key features


• Gain hands-on industry experience while you study, with industry opportunities built into the course to ensure you graduate with the practical skills needed to make it in the industry.



• Use industry-standard equipment: Learn how to use specialist tech and equipment including our 400-capacity live venue, Nexo PA systems and Avolites lighting technology.



• Earn industry-recognised certifications: Advance your technical skills with certifications in Avolites Titan lighting control, Dante audio networking, and L-Acoustics system workflow. Validating your expertise and enhancing your employability in live events and production.



• Study in the heart of Nottingham: One of Europe’s top 25 student cities, and home to over 75,000 learners.



Employability

Employability is a key focus of this course, with modules focusing specifically on enhancing your employability.

This course will prepare you to work in the live events sector, in areas such as lighting design, sound engineering, VFX, equipment technicians and event management.

Facilities

On this course you’ll study across various facilities located on our City Campus. You’ll get to learn your trade in facilities that operate public-facing events every week of the year.

In Metronome you’ll find some amazing facilities, jam packed with recording studios, rehearsal rooms, performances spaces, and a 400-capacity venue. You will be using industry standard equipment, the kind of equipment you’re going to see the professionals using. That’s audio equipment from Allen & Heath, L’Acoustics, Digico, Martin Audio, Nexo, Shure and Audix. Lighting from Avolites, MA, Martin, Robe and Clay Paky.

Providing more event experience opportunities is Confetti X; a 14,000 sq ft complex on the Confetti campus kitted out with world-class facilities and technology for esports and other emerging technologies. It’s here where you’ll have the chance to work on esports tournaments and a range of corporate events.

Nottingham Trent University (NTU) is recognised as one of the UK's top three universities, ranking 1st for Course Quality and top five for Student Life and Employability (University Compare 2027).

Nottingham is one of the UK's top student cities and is located in one of England's most affordable regions. With more than 15,000 student rooms within walking distance of campus, there's accommodation to suit every budget. NTU also guarantees first-year accommodation for students studying in Nottingham (T&Cs apply).

Across five campuses in Nottingham and London, students benefit from world-class facilities, innovative learning spaces and a vibrant community. Whether you live on campus or commute, NTU offers an accessible and supportive student experience.

At NTU, you'll graduate with experience, not just a degree. Every course includes at least eight weeks of professional experience, backed by strong employer links, placement opportunities and long-term career support. NTU also offers Gold-rated teaching (TEF 2023) and is recognised for its high-quality teaching, excellent learning resources and student support.

Join NTU this September for academic excellence, career-focused learning and a thriving student community.