Marketing and Events Management (with Foundation Year) BA (Hons)

Ready to turn your love of events and marketing into a dynamic career? You’ll study core aspects of marketing, from strategy to communications. Turn theory into practice, creating exciting sustainable events emerging with the CV-boosting experience and skills you need to succeed.<br/><br/>Our BA Marketing and Events Management with a Foundation Year is a practical course delivering a blend of marketing know-how and events expertise. You’ll study the principles and practices of marketing and learn to manage events from festivals to conferences and collaborate with your coursemates to put on markets, film nights, and music events. You’ll gain even more experience on a professional summer placement or year in industry.<br/><br/>We’ll help you find the right work experience and placements to match your goals through our wide industry connections. Want to work behind the scenes at one of the world’s biggest music festivals? Do you dream of having an impact on marketing in a large organisation? Whatever your plans, our team of events insiders and marketing experts are excited to help you get started.

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