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BA (Hons) Event Management with Foundation Year

Arts University Bournemouth

The BA (Hons) Event Management goes beyond logistics, blending professional event management with experience and design thinking so you create audience-focused events with social, cultural and economic value. It begins with a foundation year designed for students from non-traditional academic backgrounds, covering academic writing, research and an introduction to business, finance and management for the creative industries. Degree-stage learning centres on live projects, leadership, budgeting, risk management and stakeholder engagement, with practitioner input and an industry patron scheme. Teaching is blended, using lectures, seminars, workshops and the Canvas online learning environment. Full-time weekday study is listed at Derby, Salford (Manchester) and Sunderland. AF Education gives UK home students free help applying and with Student Finance England.

Key facts

Award / level
BA (Hons) (Bachelors)
Study mode
Full time
Schedule options
Weekday
Location
Upcoming intake
January 2027
Foundation year
Yes — included in this course title
Awarding university
Arts University Bournemouth
Partner pathway
UKMC

Who this course is for

This suits mature students and career changers drawn to events and live experiences who want a foundation year before degree study.

Entry routes for mature students

Every applicant attends a Prepare for Foundation assessment day and must complete it successfully to receive a final offer. The academic route asks for two A-levels at DD, a BTEC or T Level pass, 48 UCAS points or an Access to HE Diploma. Without qualifications, you can apply through the non-academic route, showing your experience, goals and motivation during the assessment day.

Funding with Student Finance England

AF Education is a free service for England-resident UK home students — not international applicants. For eligible courses, a Tuition Fee Loan is paid directly to the university and a Maintenance Loan is paid to you for living costs. Eligibility depends on residency and previous study; use our free eligibility checker before you apply.

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How often you study

Full-time weekday study is listed at Derby, Salford and Sunderland. Most courses AF Education supports need 1 to 2 campus days a week, usually about 2 to 4 hours a day, so many students keep working. Your exact timetable is confirmed before you enrol.

Career and progression

Graduates are prepared to design and deliver live experiences across the events and creative industries, supported by a professional portfolio built from live projects. AF Education does not guarantee jobs.

Course overview from Arts University Bournemouth

This programme prepares students to become creative, confident professionals capable of designing and delivering impactful live experiences across the global events and creative industries. The course uniquely blends professional event management with experience and design thinking, enabling students to move beyond logistics to create meaningful, audience-focused events with social, cultural and economic value.

Learning is firmly rooted in real-world practice, with students working collaboratively on live projects that reflect industry conditions and support the development of strong professional portfolios. Core skills in leadership, communication, budgeting, risk management and stakeholder engagement are embedded throughout. A strong emphasis on inclusivity, sustainability and ethical practice ensures graduates understand the wider impact of events on communities and society. Interdisciplinary collaboration and close industry engagement, including practitioner input and an industry patron scheme, ensure the course remains current and professionally relevant.

The Foundation Year provides a supportive and accessible introduction to higher education, particularly for students from non-traditional academic backgrounds. It is designed to build confidence and prepare students for successful progression to Level 4 study.

Students develop core academic, analytical and communication skills, including academic writing and research, alongside an introduction to business, finance and management principles relevant to the creative industries. Learning is delivered through a problem-based, project-led approach that encourages creative thinking, collaboration and reflection.

Throughout the year, students explore different perspectives, ethical approaches and real-world creative and commercial contexts, supporting their personal, academic and professional development as they prepare for undergraduate study.

Teaching is delivered through a blended learning approach that includes lectures, seminars, workshops and project-based learning. Learning activities are interactive and practice-focused, supporting the development of professional skills alongside academic understanding.

Students are supported through the Virtual Learning Environment (Canvas), where learning materials, assessment briefs and feedback are accessed. Teaching emphasises collaboration, reflective practice and applied learning aligned to professional event industry contexts.


BA (Hons) Event Management with Foundation Year is available at Derby, Manchester, Sunderland. Campus details and map links are below.

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Entry Requirements for Arts University Bournemouth

Entry onto Foundation (Level 3): All applicants regardless of the entry route, academic or non‑academic, all applicants are required to attend the PFF and must successfully complete it in order to receive…

PFF/PFD Information

The Prepare for Foundation (PFF) and Prepare for Degree (PFD) Day is a comprehensive assessment designed to evaluate an applicant’s suitability and potential to succeed in a ‘With Foundation Year’ degree programme.…

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AF Education support is 100% free for students. We help you check eligibility, choose a suitable course and campus, prepare documents, and submit your application — with clear next steps for Student Finance England where relevant.

FAQs about this course

What is the Prepare for Foundation day?

A compulsory assessment day with group activities, a campus tour and research and communication tasks. You must complete it successfully to receive a final offer.

Can I apply without A-levels?

Yes, through the non-academic route, where you show your experience, study goals and motivation during the assessment day.

Where is it taught?

Full-time weekday study is listed at Derby, Salford (Manchester) and Sunderland.

What does the foundation year cover?

Academic writing and research, analytical and communication skills, and an introduction to business, finance and management in the creative industries.

Can I get Student Finance England for this course?

AF Education gives England-resident UK home students (not international applicants) free help applying for Student Finance England on eligible courses. Check your eligibility free before you apply.

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Required Documents to Apply to this Course

  • Proof of ID Required

    Valid passport or national ID document.

  • Proof of Address Required

    Recent bill or bank statement showing address.

  • CV Required

    Updated CV with education and experience.

  • Personal Statement If available

    Personal statement for the application.

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