University of Winchester

BA (Hons) Event Management with Foundation Year

University of WinchesterOn campus, Winchester

Course overview

At Winchester you will learn how to combine creativity with careful planning to deliver memorable and well-managed events. Our future-focused course puts digital skills and problem-solving at the core and in every module, employability and industry links are integrated to support you to develop your skills You will acquire a thorough grounding in the strategic and managerial skills needed to function in any business environment and can complete a work placement offered by local employers who make regular contributions to the programme. There is an excellent range of practical modules and the University works closely with professional practitioners and expert speakers who can help to build up your industry network.

You will receive support from staff and have direct access to expert knowledge throughout the course. You will also have the opportunity to attend occasional field trips during your studies. A Foundation Year is the perfect way to boost your academic skills, build your confidence and develop your wider subject knowledge so you can succeed at Winchester.

This course offers an extra year of study at the start (Year 0) which leads onto a full degree programme (Years 1, 2 and 3). A Foundation Year is ideal if you are returning to education after a break; haven’t quite achieved the entry qualifications required; are wanting more support during the transition to studying at university; or are unsure about which subject you wish to pursue. In Year 0, you will study a set o

Key highlights

  • Digital skills and problem-solving built into every module
  • Work placement option with local employers who contribute to teaching
  • Optional sandwich year in industry placement
  • Practical modules with input from professional practitioners and expert speakers
  • Occasional field trips during your studies
  • Foundation Year builds academic skills and confidence before degree study

Entry requirements

  • UCAS tariff points: 48 — 48 points.
  • GCSE: 4/C — to include English Language

Scholarships

  • International Student Scholarship – Undergraduate

    Value: £4,000

    Up to £4,000
  • Students Seeking Asylum

Careers this course leads to

  • Event manager
  • Event coordinator
  • Conference and exhibition organiser
  • Wedding planner
  • Festival and live events manager
  • Venue manager

Cost of study

UK/Home: £5,760 per year | International: £16,700 per year

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Winchester, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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