Event Management, BA (Hons)

This course is presently delivered by Confetti, with teaching transitioning to the Nottingham School of Art & Design (NSA&D) from September 2025; however, the curriculum and learning outcomes will remain unchanged. Event management involves meticulous planning, extended hours, stakeholder coordination, and navigating unforeseen challenges, culminating in the satisfaction of successful events for thousands of attendees. It demands resilience, as evidenced by Confetti's ongoing expertise in the field.Students will gain hands-on experience through industry partnerships, utilizing Confetti's commercial venues to manage diverse events such as music gigs, theatre, festivals, esports, and corporate gatherings. Collaborating with entities like Rough Trade and the BBC, learners will benefit from insights during Industry Week and guest lectures, working alongside performers, engineers, and specialists. Key modules in Year 1 include Live Event Practice, Marketing and Promotion, The Event Industry, and Event Business Administration, focusing on practical skills in design, marketing, trends, and administration.

Take a look at our modules in Year 1. Live Event Practice 1 (40 credit points) During this module students will undertake practice in design, planning and delivery of a range of live events. You'll work collaboratively with your peers and stakeholders to produce work across a range of small to medium scale events. With Confetti owning its own events venues, you'll be able to develop essential skills in planning events such as live music gigs, live streaming, corporate and community events. Marketing and Promotion (20 credit points) Great marketing is the backbone to any successful event. Throughout this module, you'll study the underpinning theory and develop your understanding of marketing and promotion in live events. You'll learn, explore and practice the necessary skills to carry out effective market research. Through theory and practice, you'll learn how to successfully market and promote an event, meeting the needs and expectations of the attendees and key stakeholders. The Event Industry (20 credit points) The event industry is fast paced and ever changing. In this module you'll investigate current trends and practices, keeping up-to-date with all the happenings of the local, national, and global events industry. You'll explore your own strengths and weaknesses and develop your educational and career opportunities through taught and self guided projects. Event Business Administration (40 credit points) Proper planning leads to perfect performance! All event planners must be proficient and organised individuals. In this module you'll learn and practice a range of important administrative, legal frameworks and planning skills that will assist in your personal development as an event manager and as an industry-wide practitioner.