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Events and Exhibition Management - MA

Summary
  • Campus
  • City North
  • Duration
  • Full-time (Sept start): 1 year
    Full-time (Feb start): 15 months
    Part-time (Sept start): 24 months
    Part-time (Feb start): 27 months
  • Fees
  • 2012/2013: £6,500
    2012/2013 (Part-time): £3,250 per year
    2012/2013 (International): £10,300 per year

Overview

Register now to attend our Postgraduate Open Evening on Thursday 10 May 2012

Please note: Courses starting in February include a break from August until the start of autumn term (late September).

On this course, you will acquire the professional skills needed to develop and manage successful events, conferences and exhibitions.

The course develops these skills to the highest level, enabling you to be ready to enter or progress within the industry, fully prepared and equipped with the skills to embark on event and exhibition management.

Our strong links with the industry mean you will learn from top industry professionals, gaining invaluable insider information and learning through real life case studies and venues.

Key Facts

The first of its kind in the UK, the course has been developed with The National Exhibition Centre (NEC) to ensure the qualification is tailored towards careers within the industry. The course is also relevant to those already working in all event management areas or roles. It also will appeal to graduates from disciplines such media, tourism, music technology, public relations, business or marketing.

Birmingham is one of the best cities in the country when it comes to event venues. It boasts an enviable array of locations to visit and draw professional experience from.

There are impressive event spaces on every scale, from the massive exhibition halls of The NEC and ICC to sporting venues like The NIA, Villa ParkAlexandra Stadium and Edgbaston cricket club. There are also a number of music venues, such as the O2 Academy, as well as smaller, bespoke venues like the Custard Factory and numerous art spaces.

Our close partnerships with related organisations like The NEC allow students access to the real world of events and exhibition management while studying.

Combined with the placement component of the MA, students on this course can develop their own professional network, ready for when they enter the workplace.

Course Outline

Course Structure

On this course, students study the professional skills needed to put together successful events and learn how to organise conferences and exhibitions.

The course develops these skills to the highest level, enabling students to be ready to enter the industry, fully prepared and equipped with the skills to embark on event and exhibition management.

The Birmingham School of Media’s strong links with the NEC Group means that students can learn from people at the very top of the industry, gain invaluable insider information by working directly with professionals and learn from real life case studies and venues.

Modules

Students learn the project and time management skills that are essential in event management, as well as how to generate the new ideas that keep the events industry fresh and exciting. There is a particular emphasis on creativity, understanding the potential of technology, analysis and high-level problem solving and communication and management skills. The modules studied include Exhibition and Event Industry, Creative Enterprise, Exhibition Production. The strong practical element to the course also encourages students to research , develop and produce their own events either individually or as part of a group.

The Events and Exhibitions Industry Enterprise
(30 credits) (30 credits)
Exhibition Production Production Lab
(30 credits) (30 credits)
MA by Practice
(60 credits)

Assessments

The modules are assessed through presentations, reports and practical event management experience.

Placements

Placements are encouraged throughout the academic year. These can be combined with master’s projects that take place from June to September.

Staff

Photo of Duncan Sedgwick

Duncan Sedgwick

Course Director MA Events and Exhibition Management

Prior to joining Birmingham City University Duncan spent over 20 years working in the events and exhibition industry.

Working for a various of clients on a wide range of events he has worked throughout the UK, Europe and in the USA.

Since 1999 Duncan has been a Director of a midlands based events production company.

After your studies

Further Studies

For anyone interested in taking their research interests forward into an MPhil or PhD speak to the course director about your particular area of expertise.

Employment Opportunities

This master’s programme is focused on creating skilled and knowledgeable professionals who wish to develop a career in the events and exhibition industry, but would equally well equip those seeking roles which involve elements of events management – marketing, PR, arts administrators, project managers, agency management etc.

Entry Requirements & Applications

Entry Requirements

Candidates should have a 2:1 or higher in a related discipline from any UK university and/or one-three years of relevant industry experience, supported by references and any industry qualifications.

Application Details

Please apply direct to faculty:

Online Application Form

Telephone: +44 (0)121 331 6618
Email: media.admission@bcu.ac.uk

Enquiries

Prospective students from the UK or EU may enquire online by using the Course Enquiry Form or call +44 (0)121 331 5595.

Prospective students from non-EU countries may enquire via the International Enquiry Form or call +44 (0)121 331 6714.

Further Information

Birmingham School of Media
Birmingham City University
City North Campus
Perry Barr
Birmingham
B42 2SU

Telephone: +44 (0)121 331 6618
Fax: +44 (0)121 331 6501

Email: media.admissions@bcu.ac.uk

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