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International Events Management at Sheffield Hallam University - UCAS

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2024 - 20252025 - 2026
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Course summary

Please check the Sheffield Hallam University website for the latest information. Course summary:

  • Understand how strategic decisions involve multiple business areas at once.
  • Solve complex problems through innovative, analytical and critical thinking.
  • The focus of the course is on the strategic role events play in modern society, and how they contribute to organisational and community objectives. Recent developments in event strategy are at the core of the course, based on the research of our 25-strong academic research team. You learn to understand how strategic decisions involve multiple business areas at once and how to solve complex problems through innovative, analytical and critical thinking.
How you learn: All our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive. Sheffield Hallam is one of the top providers of events courses in the UK. As a founder member of the Association of Event Management Educators (AEME), we are involved in establishing academic benchmarks in events education. This course has an innovative format based on a new learning and assessment strategy that puts you at its centre. You learn through:
  • experiential workshops
  • seminars
  • tutorials
  • site visits
Applied learning - Work placements You choose an optional module and complete a work-based learning module focusing on the event sector of your interest. You are supported by our teaching team, who have a variety of professional backgrounds. The placement option (September starts only) offers you an additional opportunity to develop your practical skills, either in the UK or abroad. We help you gain a 6-12-month placement by running employability workshops and have a dedicated placement team to support you. Placement opportunities exist in organisations such as the Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Martins Food Ltd, Gleneagles Hotel and Resort, Wanlin Dance School, the World Duty Free Group. Live projects Every year there are 300 large events taking place in Yorkshire such as sports, cultural, festivals, arts and more. We have established a solid relationship with their organisers so that you have the chance to work, volunteer or just look behind the scenes at most of these events. Our students were recently involved in events such as the Grand Depart for the Tour De France, the Children's Media Conference, Sheffield Doc/Fest and Sheffield's Chinese New Year celebrations. Networking opportunities We maintain strong links with the event community and we are the founders of the Events Hub, an informal and friendly community where practitioners can come together to share experiences and ideas and to learn from others.

Modules

Module and assessment information for future years is displayed as currently validated and may be liable to change. When selecting electives, your choices will be subject to the core requirements of the course. As a result, selections may be limited to a choice between one of two or more specified electives in some instances. Modules studied may differ depending on when you start your course. Compulsory modules Business And Management Strategy Delivering Successful Business Events Dissertation Research Methods Strategic Event Creation Work Related Learning Elective modules Contemporary Issues in Tourism Hospitality Service Excellence International Cultural Events Live Event Major Event Policy And Practice Managing Profitable Food And Beverage Operations Managing The Property Asset Safety And Security Management In Tourism Strategic Resort Hotel Management Sustainable Tourism And Hospitality In The 21St Century Talent Management Tourism And Globalisation Tourism, Culture And Society Visitor Attractions Management

Assessment method

Coursework Practical

Professional bodies

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

  • AACSB International

Entry requirements

Normally an honours degree or recognised equivalent qualification. We welcome enquiries from those who have substantial management experience but do not have the normal entry requirements. We may invite you for an interview to discuss your particular background, experience and qualifications. You may also be able to claim credit points which can reduce the amount of time it takes to complete your qualification at Sheffield Hallam. Through accreditation of prior learning you may be able to claim entry with credit or exemptions based on your existing qualifications, knowledge and experience. Work Experience Route: If English is not your first language you will need an IELTS 6.5 score with a minimum of 6.0 in all skills or equivalent. Non Work Experience Route: If English is not your first language you will need an IELTS 6.0 score with a minimum of 5.5 in all skills or equivalent. If your English language skill is currently below the required level we recommend you consider a Sheffield Hallam University Pre-sessional English course which will enable you to achieve an equivalent English score.

Fees and funding

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Additional fee information

Our postgraduate fees vary depending on course, level and mode of study. Each postgraduate course page tells you how much the tuition fees are, and what additional costs you might have to budget for during your studies. Please refer to our website for up-to-date information on costs and fees for both full-time and part-time postgraduate study options.

Sponsorship information

Scholarships, discounts and bursaries may be available to students who study this course.

International Events Management at Sheffield Hallam University - UCAS