Course summary
Become a pioneer in the events industry. Events play a decisive role across business, culture and sport. Managing increasingly discerning audiences and ever-changing developments in technology to maximise their impact demands skills and insight. Falmouth’s online MA in Creative Events Management will support you to rise to these challenges, helping you to evolve your practice in the planning, production and delivery of exceptional event experiences that are sustainable, inclusive and memorable. Joining an international community of practitioners, you will critically evaluate current industry norms, and consider the design, management and impact of a wide range of events, placing sustainable development, inclusivity and digital innovation at the heart of your management practice. Using insights from a course team with international events expertise, paired with academic rigour, this course will enable you to embrace emerging technologies, enhance your creative perspectives and prepare you to grow your career in events across the creative and corporate sectors. Why study this course at Falmouth? You’ll be part of a vibrant global community of practitioners and will collaborate while you learn from wherever you’re located on a course designed specifically for online study Take a pioneering approach to creative events management for international and local audiences, in both physical and digital spaces Study on a course accredited by A Greener Future (AGF), an industry leader in event sustainability, with the opportunity to gain certification upon completion of certain modules Expand your learning and your professional networks at our optional in-person events Throughout the modules on this online master’s, you will gain access to international perspectives and expertise, and will develop your understanding of event management and the business contexts in which events operate. Through examining the impact of the digital economy on event management and designing your own digital event, you will apply the very latest in best practice in sustainable events management. You will also explore how to engage audiences in creative and immersive event experiences, undertaking your own specialised events research project. The course is built to help individuals find success in the events industry and is designed to meet the needs of students with differing levels of expertise. Whether you’re currently working in events and looking to enhance your capabilities or working in a similar field and seeking a route into events, the course will equip you with specialist knowledge, practical know-how and the confidence to investigate new approaches to event management. In addition to benefiting from Falmouth’s renowned events management education, MA Creative Events Management (Online) includes sustainability and accessibility training from industry leaders A Greener Future (AGF). These certifications are fully integrated into the course and come at no additional cost to you, giving students a competitive edge in the global events industry and enhancing your employability from day one.
Modules
The modules have been specifically designed to be studied in a non-linear order, with the order in which you’ll study the modules depending on when you begin the course. You will need to complete four 30-credit modules and one 60-credit Major Project (180 credits in total). All modules on the course are compulsory and must be passed in order to complete the award. Modules: Principles of Event Management & Research Creative Practice in Event Design Digital Futures for Events and Events Marketing Sustainable Event Planning Final Major Project As part of our process of continuous improvement, we routinely review course content to ensure that all our students benefit from a high-quality and rewarding academic experience. As such, there may be some changes made to your course which are not immediately reflected in the content displayed on our website. During your course, module content may be updated or optional modules withdrawn in order to maintain the best academic experience. Any students affected will be informed of any changes directly.
Assessment method
All assessments are taken and submitted online. Assessment methods for the master's degree in Creative Events Management can typically include: Written assessments, such as reports, a blog, a business plan, a research proposal, a literary review, a sustainability audit as well as a dissertation Practical assessments such as collaborative and individual presentations as well as a digital event.
Entry requirements
An honours degree or Level 6 equivalent qualification is desirable. Candidates without a degree or formal qualification are also encouraged to apply. If you have prior learning or experience with this subject, you may even be able to apply for Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL). You can learn more about this via our APL guide.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
Falmouth University
Woodlane
Falmouth
TR11 4RH