13May
UndergraduateCourse summary
Our 1-year Certificate of Higher Education (CertHE) in Events and International Festivals Management combines academic learning with practical experience to provide a solid foundation in the events industry. This program will introduce you to core concepts and essential skills, preparing you for roles in events and festivals management. You will study the fundamentals of managing diverse events, including festivals, sports events, conferences, and weddings, learning key skills for planning, operations, and working within the global events sector. Across the course you will build your understanding of event planning from a managerial perspective, focusing on creative and innovative approaches essential to success in this dynamic industry. This coursework-based course covers a range of essential topics, including event impacts and legacies, stakeholder engagement, scoping and funding, and introductory marketing strategies. Sustainability in events will also be a key theme, preparing you to incorporate responsible practices into your work. Through hands-on assessments and industry-focused projects, you will gain practical experience that is directly applicable to real-world events. By the end of the CertHE, you will have a foundational understanding of event management, ready to make an impact in the industry or to further your studies in the field. This program is ideal for those enthusiastic about events and eager to follow a career in this exciting industry.
Modules
Year One – Level 4 (Cert HE) Academic, Industry, and Digital Skills (20 credits) Niche Marketing and Social Media (20 credits) Hospitality and Guest Service Management (20 credits) Managing Tourism, Leisure and Events Organisations (20 credits) Tourism, Events & Leisure Industry (20 Credits) Events and Festivals Experience (Placement) (20 Credits)
Assessment method
The programme will be assessed through a structured mix of practical assessments, events, placements, case studies, audits, training exercises, management reports, presentations, essays, event reviews, DVD/videos, vlogs/ blogs, feasibility studies, projects, bid pitches and the opportunity to plan, organise and assess event tours and experiences. Assessments will wherever possible be designed to develop professional skills as well as developing critical thinking, leadership, events management, guest service and teamwork in preparation for careers in the events . There will be NO examinations on this course.
How to apply
29Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- IFM6
- Institution code:
- T80
- Campus name:
- Swansea Business Campus
- Campus code:
- S
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
If you are not from the UK and you do not already have residency here, you may need to apply for a visa. For courses of more than six months’ duration you will require a Student visa. International students who require a Student visa should apply for our full-time courses as these qualify for Student visa sponsorship. For full information read our visa application and guides. Please note students receiving US Federal Aid are only able to apply for in-person, on-campus programmes which will have no elements of online study.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 32 points
English language requirements
If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English, our usual requirement is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic Test) score of 6.0, with not less than 5.5 in each of the sub-tests. We also accept other English language tests.
Acceptable Evidence of English
https://www.uwtsd.ac.uk/apply/international-applications/english-language-requirements
Student Outcomes
Operated by the Office for Students
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
The number of student respondents and response rates can be important in interpreting the data – it is important to note your experience may be different from theirs. This data will be based on the subject area rather than the specific course. Read more about this data on the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| EU | £15525 | Year 1 |
| International | £15525 | Year 1 |
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
Our students have access to a diverse range of equipment and resources, which in most cases are sufficient to complete their programme of study. We provide the basic materials necessary for students to undertake their modules.
However, hospitality, leisure and tourism students will likely incur some additional costs associated with field trips. Year to year these costs vary from £25 at level 4, to £500 at level 5 and up to £1,000 at level 6 however these are all subsidised.
Provider information
University of Wales Trinity Saint David
College Road
Carmarthen
SA31 3EP