Creative Events Management with Professional Placement

Design and deliver innovative events for the future.

Learn how to make events to remember, from fashion shows, weddings and sporting occasions to commercial events such as product launches, conferences and exhibitions. You’ll study the cultural sector and the principles and practicalities of effective event management under the guidance of our industry-connected academic team, before working collaboratively to design and deliver outstanding experiences. Involving a significant hands-on element, with sustainability and inclusivity at its core, this course will equip you with the technical, creative and commercial skills to stage events beyond the ordinary.

Why study this course at Falmouth?
This course is accredited by A Greener Future
We take a pioneering approach to event accessibility and responsible practice, producing graduates ready for active involvement in a more future-facing industry
Nothing beats experience: you’ll organise four assessed live events over the three-year course, with the chance to specialise in an area you’re passionate about. You can also take micro-placements – previous destinations range from Cornwall to California
You’ll be based in a creative arts university, buzzing with energy and ideas, and can network while you learn with our industry partners and connections
Recent graduates have taken up positions at Hello Partner, The Royal Botanic Gardens in Kew and Spread a Smile

Through this uniquely creative event management degree, you'll explore the cultural sector's history, politics and other contexts, and take a creative and entrepreneurial approach to products, services and communications.

Building individual and teamwork skills, you'll apply cultural management practices like development, marketing and project management to your own productions. You'll also develop critical research and analytical skills, and improve your learning by investigating ideas and practices.

Year one:
In the first year of your Creative Events Management degree you’ll develop your foundational knowledge of the industry and its impact on the world. You’ll gain an understanding of organisations and events planning processes across regional, national and international working environments as well as developing your professional skills in teamworking and presentation delivery.

Modules
Attendee Experience
Exploring Sustainability
Contemporary Events Industry
Well-Being
Live Event Production
Promotional Communications

Year two:
In year two you’ll deepen your understanding of the events industry and what it takes to run live events. Getting to grips with finance, legal and data insights, you’ll use the expertise you’re building by working with your peers to deliver live events projects. From concept, to planning, to execution and review, you’ll become a confident events manager.

Modules
Financial Management
Research Methods
Live Digital Event Project
Collaborative Working
Project Management
Live Corporate Event Project

Year three:
You’ll be responsible for finding your own placement, with support from the employability team. Choosing this option will enhance your industry experience and skills while studying.

How you’ll study during your professional placement
You’ll spend time working in a professional context, as part of a business or organisation. This can be in one role, or up to three, and must be for a minimum of 24 weeks.

You’ll develop in-demand workplace skills, deepen your insight into industry and grow your network of contacts, all of which could help you get ahead in your career after graduation.

Throughout this year, you’ll develop a portfolio of work that includes critical self-reflection on what has been learned from the experience. You’ll be required to evidence your experiences, the skills you’ve learned and your professional growth.

Year four:
In the final year of your degree, you’ll build on your leadership and management expertise. Expanding your professional skillset, you’ll learn how to make challenging decisions, operate in crisis situations and project manage effectively. You’ll look beyond university to launching your career, by building a professional portfolio and developing your independent research skills, before solidifying all you’ve learned in the delivery of a final major event project.

Modules
Event Design & Development
Leadership
Crisis Management for Events
Professional Development
Futures Research
Final Major Event Project

As part of our process of continuous improvement, we routinely review course content to ensure that all our students benefit from a high-quality and rewarding academic experience. As such, there may be some changes made to your course which are not immediately reflected in the content displayed on our website. Any students affected will be informed of any changes made directly.

You'll be assessed with 100% practical assessments and coursework.

Assessment methods
You’ll be assessed through portfolios, event delivery and written assignments which may include: essays, reports, project documents, portfolios or business plans
You’ll also take part in practical assessments such as a crisis management simulation, digital and industry panel presentations and the delivery of your own events.
Assessments and feedback will be distributed throughout each study block to enable you to continually develop your skills throughout the course.