BA Events Festivals Management

This course teaches you what you need to know to work in the exciting world of events and festivals. You will learn how to plan events, do marketing, manage how they run, and understand why events are important in culture, especially in creative fields. The goal of the course is to help you come up with ideas for, plan, and put on successful events of all sizes that people will enjoy.

Learning involves different methods like lectures, group discussions, workshops, and doing practical things. You will be assessed through writing, giving presentations, working in groups on projects, and creating plans for events. You will also get chances to meet people who work in the industry and possibly do work placements or real projects, which will help give you a better idea of how event management works in practice.

The University for the Creative Arts (UCA) has a long history. It began in the 1800s when several art schools in Kent and Surrey joined together. It became UCA in 2005. UCA is a special university in the UK that focuses on creative subjects. 

The university offers many courses for both undergraduate (first degree) and postgraduate (after degree) students. These courses include areas like Architecture, Crafts, Fashion, Graphic Design, Illustration, Fine Art, Photography, Film, Media, Performing Arts, and Creative Business.

UCA wants to be a place that is supportive and welcoming, where creativity leads to new ideas and positive change. With different campuses in Surrey and Kent, and connections with people around the world, UCA offers a good community for students to improve their abilities and build good careers. The university is known for its good teaching and strong connections with companies in the creative industries.

To apply for this course, you need to write a personal statement. In this, you should explain why you want to study BA Events & Festivals Management at the University for the Creative Arts and give important details about your past education. You will also need a letter of recommendation from a teacher or someone you worked for. If you have any relevant work experience, you can include your CV with your application.

Grade Requirements:

For the 2025/2026 school year, the standard requirement to get in is 112 UCAS points. You can get these points from different qualifications like A Levels, a BTEC Extended Diploma (at MPP grade), a BTEC Diploma (at MM grade), T Levels, or the International Baccalaureate. The university also considers other qualifications from around the world that are similar to A Levels.

English Proficiency:

If English is not the first language you learned, you will need to show that you understand English well. Usually, this means getting an overall score of 6.0 in the IELTS test, with a score of at least 5.5 in each part. The university also accepts similar scores from other English language tests, like PTE or TOEFL.

For international students, the 2025/2026 tuition fee for the BA Events & Festivals Management programme is £17,500.

UCA offers different types of money help, called scholarships and bursaries, to support students. These can be based on your creative talents and other factors. They also have partnerships for international students, such as the Saïd Foundation and GEMS for Life Scholarships. Some scholarships are given automatically, while others require an application.

Graduates of this course can pursue a range of careers in the events and festivals industry. Here are some potential job titles:

• Event Coordinator
• Festival Manager
• Venue Manager
• Corporate Events Planner
• Wedding Planner
• Arts Festival Administrator

You can apply to study BA Events & Festivals Management at the University for the Creative Arts through UCAS or directly to the university through their online application form. If you need help with your application, you can talk to our trained counsellors.