BA Event Management With Foundation Year
Course overview
The BA (Hons) Event Management (with Foundation Year) at the University of Derby equips you with the skills and knowledge to thrive in the events industry. This course goes beyond event planning, providing you with essential management, leadership, and entrepreneurial skills needed to shape the future of the sector.
Starting with a foundation year, you’ll build confidence and academic skills before progressing to your degree. Throughout your studies, you'll explore how events, tourism, and hospitality intersect within the visitor economy, working alongside students from related disciplines to broaden your career opportunities.
Additionally, the curriculum is industry-focused and integrates sustainability, business management, and creativity. This ensures you graduate as a forward-thinking professional. You’ll also gain hands-on experience in staging events while developing expertise in financial planning, leadership, risk assessment, and event safety legislation. With opportunities to study abroad and undertake a placement year, you’ll be well-prepared for a successful career in Event Management or beyond.
Entry requirements
Students who are interested in studying BA Event Management With Foundation Year at the University of Derby must meet the following requirements:
Grade Requirements
- Students must have at least 72 UCAS Tariff points from A-Levels.
- Pass Access to HE Diploma with 60 credits: 45 at Level 3 with a minimum of Distinction: 15, Merit: 24, Pass: 6.
- BTEC Diploma at MMP
English Proficiency
- International students whose first language is not English must achieve a minimum IELTS score of 6.0, with at least 5.5 in each skills area.
Scholarships
10% Alumni Discount
All other alumni will receive a 10% discount.
Up to 10% of fees25% Alumni Discount
The 25% alumni discount is available if you graduated in the academic years 2023/24 or 2024/25 and are fully enrolled on a postgraduate programme by July 2026.
Biomedical Science Excellence Scholarship
Two awards of £1,000 are available, and will be awarded as a tuition fee reduction in the second semester. Each recipient will also be allocated up to £500 to use to attend a conference.
Up to £1,000Full Payment Discount
If you pay your annual tuition fee in full ahead of enrolment, you will benefit from a £1,000 discount.
Up to £1,000Sports Scholarships - Individual and Team Sport Scholar
Up to £3,000 fee subsidy and support services.
Sports Scholarships - Performance Team Sports Scholar
Up to £3,000 fee subsidy and support services.
Talented Athlete Award
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Vice-Chancellor's Scholarships
Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarships - £2,000
Up to £2,000
Career opportunities
With a BA Event Management With Foundation Year degree from the University of Derby, students are open to the career paths below:
- Conference and Event Coordinator
- Marketing Executive
- Business Development Manager
- Communications Coordinator
- Event Manager
- Entrepreneur
Cost of study
International students who want to enrol in the BA Event Management With Foundation Year course at the University of Derby are expected to pay an annual tuition fee of £16,900. For local students, the annual tuition fee is £9,250.
Admission
To apply for this course, you’ll need to go through UCAS. To find out more about this process, speak to one of our trained counsellors.
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