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Sustainable Festival Management at Falmouth University - UCAS

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Falmouth University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

Course summary

Engage with the future of festivals as part of this cutting-edge course. It’s a fascinating time for the global festival industry; it’s seeing rapid growth while embracing exciting new technologies. Increasing demand for experiential entertainment is driving innovation, while the sector is also grappling with the importance of inclusivity, accessibility and sustainability. Based in a creative arts institution, partnered with the pioneering Eden Project and located in a region with a thriving festival scene, this course is at the forefront of the future of festivals. You’ll explore the business of festivals, getting to grips with the essential matters of finance, marketing and project management, while gaining hands-on industry experience and putting your ideas into practice, running your own events or working with venues in Cornwall and further afield. You’ll graduate as a confident, resilient festival manager, with the ability to affect positive change that will benefit festival organisations, attendees, communities and the environment. Why study this course at Falmouth? You’ll gain the skills, knowledge and insights to manage successful festivals, from music festivals, to those focusing on literature, food, comedy and more You’ll get real experience organising live events and engaging with industry, while benefiting from the breadth of leading sector expertise at the Eden Project, host of the Eden Sessions You’ll learn from specialist staff with experience in music, events, hospitality, technical and entrepreneurial backgrounds, as well as relevant research interests You’ll develop a range of project management skills – essential for the fast-moving and ever-changing contemporary festival industry This course is accredited by both A Greener Future and Attitude is Everything, placing you at the forefront of current thinking on inclusivity, accessibility and sustainability This Sustainable Festival Management degree is accredited by A Greener Future and Attitude is Everything; two organisations championing sustainability and inclusivity in live events.

Modules

You’ll learn creative and innovative approaches to festival design, gain a firm grounding in planning and management processes, and develop skills in marketing, managing resources and engaging with clients. You’ll study a range of topics in operations, crisis management, wellbeing, sustainability and marketing and communication. Through live projects, field trips and guest lectures, you’ll also gain hands-on and up to the minute industry experience, as well as developing essential teamworking skills. Year one: The first year is all about developing a knowledge of the nature, scope and scale of the festival industry. Leading towards delivering your first collaborative event, you’ll explore all aspects of attendee experience, learn to understand the importance of wellbeing within the industry, design promotional communications, and investigate the complexities and contradictions that surround sustainable development. Modules The Festival Industry The Attendee Experience Live Production Management Wellbeing Exploring Sustainability Promotional Communications Year two: In year two, you’ll develop a more specialist, operational knowledge of sustainable festival management. You’ll apply research methods and gain further critical analysis and reflection skills across a range of modules supported by tutors, with a growing emphasis on independence and collaborative working. You’ll also devise and deliver a live festival event and continue to develop skills in professionalism and communication. Modules Festival Design Project Management Research Methods Festival Operations Financial Management Collaborative Working Year three: In the final year, you’ll work towards delivering a final live event project while preparing for your future career in industry. You’ll continue to develop a range of practical skills including crisis management and ethical and creative leadership. You’ll also enhance your specialist knowledge by applying advanced research skills. Modules: Crisis Management Festival Development Professional Development Festival Management Futures Research Leadership 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. Any students affected will be informed of any changes made directly.

Assessment method

100% of your assessment will be coursework. Assessment methods Practical assessments include crisis management simulation, digital and industry presentations, and the development of your own festival events Coursework assignments that reflect real world outputs, including a portfolio of promotional communications, a grant funding bid and project initiation document (PID) Two research projects will give you the opportunity to explore areas that you are passionate about Continuous assessment through visual, verbal and written assignments

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:
N822
Institution code:
F33
Campus name:
Penryn Campus
Campus code:
P

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1
  • Year 2
  • Year 3

International applicants

If English is not your first language, you will need to demonstrate English language skills that are sufficiently developed for successful completion of your studies. We accept a range of recognised English language qualifications that are equivalent to the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic minimum score of 6.0 overall, with a minimum of 5.5 in Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening. Through the award of international scholarships, we aim to support academic enrichment by encouraging diversity and excellence at Falmouth. For details of our international scholarships, and how to apply for them, please visit our website at www.falmouth.ac.uk.

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

If you are able to demonstrate relevant, current, equivalent experience instead of formal qualifications, we encourage you to apply. Please contact our Applicant Services team before applying, for advice regarding your individual experience and eligibility. If you are an international applicant and require a Student visa to study in the UK, you must have a recognised English language test approved and vouched for by the University at the appropriate level. Our Applicant Services team can help you with any general questions you may have about study visas or suitable language tests. For more specific advice, we recommend you also consult UKCISA http://www.ukcisa.org.uk/

Additional entry requirements

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

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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 .

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Sustainable Festival Management at Falmouth University - UCAS