Awards

Target Award

Award Description:Bachelor of Arts with Honours (Fnd) - BAHF
Alternative Exit
Alternative Exit
Alternative Exit
Recruitable Target
Alternative Exit
Alternative Exit

Programme Offerings

Full-Time

F2F-JMU-SEP

Sandwich Year Out

F2F-JMU-SEP

Educational Aims of the Course

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.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Demonstrate a critical understanding of theories, concepts and principles relevant to events management.
2.
Critically discuss the structure of the event industry providers and their sectors.
3.
Critically review and debate the influence of the political, technological, social, cultural, environmental and economic factors which affect, or impact upon, the supply and demand of events.
4.
Analyse and critically evaluate the nature, characteristics, needs and expectations of different consumers.
5.
Transfer and apply creative and analytical skills and exercise significant judgement in a range of situations.
6.
Analyse, synthesise, summarise and evaluate information.
7.
Reason and critically evaluate.
8.
Identify and solve problems individually or co-operatively.
9.
Integrate lines of evidence from a range of sources to support arguments.
10.
Demonstrate and exercise independent thinking.
11.
Demonstrate reflective skills.
12.
Critique, analyse, design and use various research methods.
13.
Search for, select and interpret information from a variety of sources and report results using appropriate communication skills.
14.
Develop appropriate practical skills relevant to the management of events.
15.
Develop appropriate numerical skills.
16.
Apply appropriate concepts from social science and management discourse.
17.
Recognise and apply safe, professional working practices.
18.
Communicate effectively to audiences in written, graphical and verbal forms.
19.
Manage time and work to deadlines.
20.
Participate constructively in groups.
21.
Utilise ICT tools and resources efficiently and effectively.
22.
Manage a responsible, adaptable and flexible approach to study and work.
23.
Recognise, explain and evaluate issues associated with events management.

Teaching, Learning and Assessment

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.

Opportunities for work related learning

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.

Programme Structure

Programme Structure Description

Students will be offered the opportunity of either a study abroad or a placement year at Level 5 (they cannot do both). Students will be offered a semester abroad in semester 2 of Level 5 (60 credits). They are able to undertake a semester abroad and a placement year. However … For more content click the Read More button below.

Structure

Entry Requirements

A levels
Access awards
BTECs
GCSEs and equivalents
IELTS
International Baccalaureate
Irish awards
OCR Cambridge Technical
T levels
UCAS points

HECoS Code(s)

(CAH17-01) business and management