Birmingham City University - MA EVENT, FESTIVAL AND EXHIBITION MANAGEMENT

Birmingham City University

MA EVENT, FESTIVAL AND EXHIBITION MANAGEMENT

On this innovative course you will develop the professional skills necessary for a successful events and exhibition management career. The first of its kind in the UK, this exciting course has been developed with The National Exhibition Centre (NEC), meaning you'll learn straight from top industry professionals.

This course has a real emphasis on gaining practical skills and utilizing your creativity. Our graduates have gone on to work for the NEC group, and established event production companies both in the UK and abroad.

This postgraduate events and exhibition management course will give you a real insight into working in the events industry. From studying real-life case studies to learning from industry leaders you will develop a relevant, marketable and practical skillset.

With an emphasis on creativity and high-level problem solving, the course is assessed through presentations, reports, and practical events management experience.

As part of Birmingham School of Media, the course is based at our City Centre Campus in the multi-million pound Parkside Building. Here, you are surrounded by the enviable number of events and exhibition spaces that the vibrant city of Birmingham has to offer, from the massive exhibition halls of The NEC and ICC to sporting and music venues, and smaller, bespoke art spaces like the Custard Factory.

Entry Requirements

  • You should have a 2:1 or higher in a related discipline from any UK university.
  • You may also have one to three years of relevant industry experience, supported by references and any industry qualifications.
  • IELTS 6.0 overall with 5.5 minimum in all bands

Career Prospects

career Opportunities for  MA EVENT, FESTIVAL AND EXHIBITION MANAGEMENT Professionals

  • Manager of volunteer services.
  • Activities director.
  • Wedding planner.
  • Event planner.
  • Catering manager.
  • Event coordinator.
  • Special events manager.
  • Venue manager

Course Details

In order to complete this course you must successfully complete all the following CORE modules (totalling 140 credits).

This postgraduate events and exhibition management course will give you a real insight into working in the events industry. From studying real-life case studies to learning from industry leaders you will develop a relevant, marketable and practical skillset.

With an emphasis on creativity and high-level problem solving, the course is assessed through presentations, reports, and practical events management experience.

Modules

• The Events and Exhibition Industry 20 credits
• Events and Exhibition Production 20 credits
• Research in Practice 20 credits
• Work Placement 20 credits
• Major Project (Dissertation) 60 credits

In order to complete this course, you must successfully complete at least 20 credits from the following indicative list of OPTIONAL modules.
• Narrative: From Media to Interactive Media 20 credits
• Social Media as Culture and Practice 20 credits
• Live Events and Festival Management 20 credits
• Film Festivals, Marketing and PR 20 credits
• Strategic Communication for Social Change 20 credits
• Researching Media Cultures

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