Everything you need to know...
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How long will I study?
1 Year
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Where will I study?
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What is the UCAS code?
B028
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When do I start?
September 2024
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Course summary
- Top up your current qualifications to honours degree level.
- Specialise in in management within the festival and entertainment industries.
- Graduate with sought-after, specialist skills alongside well-rounded academic knowledge.
- Learn the specific skills needed to create memorable event experiences, demonstrating business value for employers and clients.
This course allows you to top up a HND, foundation degree or equivalent in a relevant subject to a honours degree in events management. You'll work on real events and discover the roles that multi-purpose leisure and sporting venues play in the sector, graduating as an employable specialist with widely sought-after expertise.
How you learn
Watch course leader Mark Norman talk about the BA Festival and Entertainment Management course at Sheffield Hallam University.
All our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive.
You will develop your skills through a combination of seminars and workshops, by attending lectures, and by completing projects. International and national field trips, site visits and work with external organisations enhance your engagement and understanding of the complexities and challenges of operating in the festival and entertainment industry.
Other methods used include
- client consultancy
- guest speakers
- problem-solving exercises
- case studies
- individual and group presentations
- directed learning activities
Course leaders and tutors
Charlotte Rowley
Senior LecturerI currently teach on the BSc Events Management courses. I am also one of the Placement team for the Events Management subject group, I support students in finding b … Read more
Applied learning
Live projects
Throughout the course, you'll work with real clients, venues and organisations on their events, assisting with projects and understanding the processes and complexities involved.
Work experience
As a top-up route there is no placement opportunity with this course, but our links with local and national event organisers mean that you will be able to undertake work experience in a variety of event sectors.
Future careers
This course prepares you for a career in
- festival or entertainment entrepreneurship
- festival management
- festival operations
- tour management
- artiste management and liaison
- venue management (music, arts and culture)
- entertainment venue management (cinema, theme parks etc)
- entertainment operations management
Student success story
Where will I study?
You study at City Campus through a structured mix of lectures, seminars and practical sessions as well as access to digital and online resources to support your learning.
City Campus
City Campus is located in the heart of Sheffield, within minutes of the train and bus stations.
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Adsetts library
Adsetts Library is located on our City Campus. It's open 24 hours a day, every day.
Learn moreEquipment and facilities
Every year our students take advantage of the wealth of independent venues in Sheffield and the surrounding area to work on festival and entertainment experiences. These include
- Sheffield City Hall
- The Leadmill
- Yellow Arch studios
- The Hide
- Genting Casino
- 99 Mary Street
- Showroom and Workstation
- Parks and green spaces
We will introduce you to a variety of online event management software packages and virtual event platforms.
Entry requirements
All students
Normally one from
• a HND or foundation degree in a relevant subject, with an overall merit profile from year two modules
• equivalent qualification in a relevant subject
You can find information on making sense of UCAS tariff points here and use the UCAS tariff calculator to work out your points.
If English is not your first language you will need an IELTS score of 6.0 or above, with a minimum score of 5.5 in each skill.
Additional information for EU/International students
This course is not open to international students who require a Tier 4 (General) student visa to study in the UK. If you are an international applicant but do not require a Tier 4 (General) student visa, email our Admissions Team to find out whether you’re eligible to apply.
Modules
Module and assessment information for future years is displayed as currently validated and may be liable to change. When selecting electives, your choices will be subject to the core requirements of the course. As a result, selections may be limited to a choice between one of two or more specified electives in some instances.
Final year
Compulsory modules
Arts And Entertainment In Society
Festival And Entertainment Consultancy
Maximising Festival And Venue Outcomes
Research Project
Strategic Experience Design
Fees and funding
Financial support for home/EU students
How tuition fees work, student loans and other financial support available.
Additional course costs
This link allows you to view estimated costs associated with the main activities on specific courses. These are estimates and, as such, are only an indication of additional course costs. Actual costs can vary greatly depending on the choices you make during your course.
Additional costs for Event management courses (PDF, 184.7KB)Legal information
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