Events Management Foundation Degree in Arts - FdA

OVERVIEW\
Our Events Management degree is your ticket to a dynamic career in the thriving events industry. From festivals and sporting events to corporate conferences and weddings, events shape our world. With a global market value exceeding $1.6 trillion (Events Industry Council, 2023), demand for skilled event managers is growing. Our degree will equip you with the expertise to turn your passion for events into a successful career.

Combining business, enterprise and innovation with practical event planning and delivery, you will learn how to create exceptional event experiences. You will explore event planning, marketing and design, financial management, and risk and crisis management, building a strong foundation for your future career. As academic partners of the Association of Event Venues, you will also benefit from networking and career opportunities throughout your programme.

At University College Birmingham, practical experience is central to the course. A 12-month paid work placement will help you stand out in the events job market, with opportunities across the UK and overseas. Previous students have worked in Brussels, Prague and Hong Kong. You will also take part in residential trips and put your skills into practice by planning and managing your own live event using Cvent, specialist event management software.

WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE?

* 2 DAY DEGREE – Study on campus just Monday and Tuesday in your first year, giving you more flexibility around your studies. A one-night-a-week accommodation package is also available. Find out more.

* GAIN EXPERIENCE – Build practical experience by working on real events. You’ll also receive a guaranteed interview for the paid University Student Ambassador scheme, supporting events across the University.

* NETWORKING – As academic associate members of the Association of Event Venues, you can connect with national and international venues. You’ll also benefit from employability events, including the ITT Future You Conference.

* ENRICHMENT – Learn from industry guest speakers, visit event venues behind the scenes and take part in a residential visit, with opportunities to network with professionals.

* TOP FOR STUDENT SATISFACTION – Business School courses, including this degree, are ranked best in the region and third in the UK for student satisfaction (NSS 2026).

* ACADEMIC SUPPORT – We are the UK’s top-scoring university for academic support in business and management, including this course (NSS 2026).

FACILITIES\
Students on our Events Management course have access to our brand new Digital Creative Studio, where you can learn an array of skills for producing digital content including video and audio. Students also have access to our virtual reality technology and our humanoid service robot.

We also provide a range of support services for student entrepreneurs through our Enterprise Hive.

ACCREDITATIONS AND PARTNERSHIPS\
This course is accredited by the Chartered Management Institute and Institute of Hospitality.

We are also a member of various industry associations including EVCOM, MIA, AEME and NOEA.

PLACEMENTS\
Our course features a 12-month paid placement, during which you will not incur any tuition fees. (There is also the option to study the course without the placement.)

Employers we have worked with include Ritz Carlton Hotel, The Total Event Company, Coworth Park, Enterprise Holdings, Compass Group (Edgebaston Cricket Ground), Amadeus (NEC Group Ltd),

CAREERS AND PROGRESSION\
Examples of careers you could pursue following this course:

* Events/festival manager

* Conference centre manager

* Marketing executive (graduate)

* Digital marketer

* Tour manager

* Project manager (graduate)

Upon completion of the foundation degree, you can also progress onto the final year of our full BA (Hons) degree.

* Please refer to our website www.ucb.ac.uk for the latest updates to this course