Course Catalogue

To prepare students for employment and/or further academic study via a comprehensive understanding of the interdisciplinary nature of the study of events management.
To provide an opportunity for students to achieve full academic potential through honours degree level study which encourages a high degree of initiative, independent judgement, self-motivation, critical self awareness and learner autonomy within the field of events management.
To produce graduates with a knowledge and critical understanding of the nature, structure, composition, management and consumption of the events industry sectors and their global environment.
To develop students' abilities in selection, organisation, analysis and critical evaluation of information relating to the events industry.
To produce graduates who are able to function competently as reflective professionals within the events industry.
To encourage students to engage with the development of employability skills by completing a self-awareness statement.
In addition to the aims for the main target award, the sandwich programme aims to provide students with an extended period of work experience at an approved partner that will complement their programme of study at LJMU. This will give the students the opportunity to develop professional skills relevant to their programme of study, as well as attitude and behaviours necessary for employment in a diverse and changing environment.

The methods used to enable outcomes to be achieved and demonstrated are as follows:
The acquisition of core knowledge is achieved through a range of teaching methods including lecture, seminar, tutorial and workshop. The core knowledge and understanding required for the programme determines the teaching methods used within  modules. For example, lectures may be used to introduce core theories and concepts, with seminars, tutorials and workshops being utilised to build on core theories and explore in more detail further concepts, ideas and 'real-world' business issues.
The ability for students to consolidate their learning has been considered and developed within modules. As well as potentially using workshops, tutorials and seminars to practice and further explore theories and concepts, students will also develop their learning through on-line activities and directed reading.
In formulating the assessment strategy, the programme team aims to achieve an appropriate match between teaching and learning methods and assessment tasks in order to ensure that the programme offers variety in its assessment. The provision of formative assessment and feedback has also been considered within modules in order to provide students with the best opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of key subjects. Assessment methods for the programme include portfolios, presentations, research case-study, poster campaigns, on-line reflection, tests, essays, reports and examinations.

The BA(Hons) Events Management degree has a range of activities that enable students to engage with industry and employers and experience the world of work. Students have the opportunity to be involved in a number of paid and voluntary initiatives through Event Start, which promotes 'events' related work experience in partnership with local and national organisations. At Level 5, all students will have to plan, stage and evaluate an actual 'live event' for the module 5008LBSEVM Event Production. Many of these events are 'projects' which benefit an organisation or a community agency. In addition to the above, guest lecturers and industry professionals are used throughout the programme to enhance and enrich the learning experience. The optional sandwich placement is available to all students. Sandwich placements are beneficial for a number of reasons: they offer an excellent opportunity to gain valuable relevant paid work experience; the host employer may offer
sponsorship to support the student during the final year of study and is often followed by a job offer; the year out boosts confidence and may help the student achieve a better degree result; the experience and personal contacts gained may help to secure a job after graduation.