Events Festivals Management BA with Integrated Foundation Year

The Events & Festivals Management BA with Integrated Foundation Year at UCA is a four-year course designed to build students’ creative skills and prepare them for degree-level study. The foundation year will help students develop their portfolio and give them a strong understanding of creative practices relevant to the events industry, also giving them the confidence and knowledge needed to succeed in their chosen field.

Learning during the foundation year involves a variety of methods to help students grow creatively and academically. They will take part in workshops, projects, and discussions, and their progress will be assessed through portfolio development, project work, and potentially written assignments. 

This foundation year is designed to ensure that students are well-equipped with study skills and a solid base of knowledge before they progress to the main degree programme.

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

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

UCA aims to be a supportive and welcoming place 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 also 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, explain why you want to study Events & Festivals Management BA with Integrated Foundation Year at UCA and give important details about your educational history. 

You will also need a letter of recommendation from a teacher or an employer. If you have work experience that relates to the course, you can include it in your CV with your application.

Grade Requirements:

For the 2025/2026 school year, the usual requirement to get in is 32 UCAS points. You can earn these points through 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 seen as equal to A Levels.

English Proficiency:

If English is not your first language, you will need to show that you understand English well. Usually, this means getting an overall score of 5.5 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 students from other countries, the 2025/2026 tuition fee to study Events & Festivals Management BA with Integrated Foundation Year at UCA is £16,950.

UCA offers different kinds of financial help, called scholarships and bursaries, to support students. These can be based on your creative abilities and other things. They also have partnerships for international students, such as the Saïd Foundation and GEMS for Life Scholarships. Some scholarships are given automatically, while others need you to apply.

This course is designed to prepare you for a range of roles in the events and festivals sector. Potential career paths include:

• Event Assistant
• Festival Coordinator
• Venue Assistant
• Promotions Assistant
• Stage Manager (entry-level)
• Ticketing Officer

You can apply to study Events & Festivals Management BA with Integrated Foundation Year at UCA through UCAS or directly to the university using their online application form. If you need assistance with your application, you can talk to our trained counsellors.