INTERNATIONALLY AND INDUSTRY RECOGNISED
Highly Practical Degree Alternative with Extensive Face-to-Face Training, Career Guidance & Job Search Support
Dive into the heart of the events industry with our one-year, industry immersive programme, a hands-on and highly practical alternative to traditional university courses. Experience the thrill of real-world event planning, as our curriculum goes beyond theory, equipping you with essential practical skills needed for immediate success in this vibrant field. Benefit from extensive face-to-face classes and experiential learning at the heart of London's event scene. Learn directly from industry professionals and build a strong foundation in events management, all while networking and creating career-defining opportunities and rounding off with a 1-month internship.
FOR STUDENTS WHO WANT MORE!
HIGHER DIPLOMA IN EVENT MANAGEMENT
START DATES & DURATION
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
UK Citizen or Permanent Resident
Minimum Age:18
5 GCSEs or 2 A-Levels, or Level 3 Vocational or Technical Certificate (e.g. BTEC), or Baccalaureate or High School Certificate or Equivalent
We may consider other qualifications, work experience or personal circumstances, please contact us for guidance and advice
COURSE FEES
Total Fees: £12,250
Deposit: £1,000
Fees are subject to change.
RECOGNITION
Internationally & Industry Recognised
IDEAL FOR
School Leavers looking for a highly practical degree alternative that supports entry into the event industry
Gap Year students who want to undertake personal, professional and career development during their time off
Graduates wanting to build on their existing qualification with a specialism and extensive practical application
FACE-TO-FACE TRAINING
With so much of our lives now spent online, our full-time students prefer an 'in-real life' learning experience. And at the start of your career, the personal and professional growth that in-person interaction offers is invaluable.
That's why our full-time courses offer extensive face-to-face training. Over the academic year, expect to take 30 weeks of in-person classes and activities generally scheduled over
3 days per week
STUDENT FINANCE
Confirm your course place with a £1,000 deposit. Then pay your remaining fees one month prior to course start date, or ask for a 24 month payment plan.
ASSESSMENT
Apart from a few short knowledge based quizzes, your assessment will take the form of assignments, reports, portfolios, practical and observations.
HIGHLY PRACTICAL
The event industry is highly practical - and so are our full-time courses! Vocational Education is all about learning by doing and our programmes are designed around experiential learning principles.
COURSE STRUCTURE
CORE EVENT
PROGRAMME
18 Units
These are your core event management subjects
SPECIALIST ELECTIVES
Choose Six Electives
Tailor your programme to suit your interests, learning and career goals with specialist electives
ONE-TO-ONE
MENTORING
To ensure you receive personalised care when it comes to exploring and deciding on future career paths, you'll have a dedicated Career Mentor. They'll focus on your specific career development, interests and goals. You'll also have a personal Academic Mentor to support your studies and assessment work.
INDIVIDUAL
PROJECT
Researching and crafting an event concept and developing an event delivery portfolio...
...fosters critical thinking, problem-solving, innovation and creativity.
PRACTICAL
TRAINING
Extensive practical training
supports and reinforces theory
We love to get hands-on in our own venues and with our industry partners. Whether it's attending an industry event to build product knowledge or learning how to floor-plan and create room lay-outs, we think the more practical the better!
PLAN & DELIVER
A LIVE EVENT
Your class will plan, deliver and evaluate a live event.
Because we believe the best way to learn how to plan events from start to finish is to do it!
INDUSTRY
PRACTICE
60 hours Industry Practice
Flexible options are available. Students are encouraged to blend two to three options to meet their 60 hour requirements, in order to gain exposure to a range of event types and organisations.
INTERNSHIP
PLACEMENT
One Month Internship
An internship aids in skill development and serves as a gateway to building a robust professional network establishing connections that can open doors to future opportunities.
COURSE CONTENT
Tailor your programme to suit your personal learning and career goals with specialist electives.
Choose 6 electives to make your programme unique to you!
The Event Industry
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The Business Environment - UK and Global
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The Role of an Event Manager, Working Conditions and Ethics
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Finding and progressing in event careers
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Developing and updating knowledge and skills
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Event Associations and Organisations
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Event Trends
Event Feasibility
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What is a Feasibility Study?
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Event Feasibility Components
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Establishing Event Goals and Objectives
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Setting Measurements of Success
Event Management & Coordination
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Identifying and understanding legalities and permissions for events
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Event Planning Skills and Techniques
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Resource Planning
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Event Budgeting and Financial Management
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Live Event Coordination: Event Build-Up, Delivery and Break-Down
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Considering the Visitor/Delegate Experience
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Introduction to Event Sustainability
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Event Evaluation
Event Production and Technical Services
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Lighting and Audio Visual Services
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Rigging and Staging
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Temporary Structures
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Pyrotechnics and Special Effects
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Electricity, Energy and Utility Provision
Venues and Vendors
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Sourcing and Coordinating Vendors, Suppliers and Contractors
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Identifying Event Locations & Destinations
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Sourcing and Coordinating Venues and Sites
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Venue and Vendor Contracting
Workplace Health, Safety for Events
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Health & Safety for Events - Legislation and Good Practice
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Risk Assessment for Events
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Event Security
Crowd Management for Events
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Understand Crowd Risk Analysis
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Crowd Movement in a Complex and Built Environment
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Modeling an Event by Crowd Phases
International Event Management
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The Global Event Circuit
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International Event Associations and Organisations
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International Event Types: Events that Attract International Audiences (static location, changing location)
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How International Dimensions can Impact an Event
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Establishing Local Contacts, Sourcing Local Venues/Vendors
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International Considerations: currency, time zones, legalities, culture, terminology, work practices
Workforce Planning
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What is Strategic Workforce Planning
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Workforce Sources - staff, volunteers, contractors, agencies, service providers and suppliers
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Model and Forecast Event Workforce Requirements
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Creating an Action Plan to Recruit and Deliver the Right Workforce
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Workforce Planning Logistics - workspaces, equipment & materials, rotas, scheduling and placement, wellbeing and pastoral care
Volunteer Management
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Promote Volunteering within Your Organisation and to Volunteers
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Manage Risk in Relation to Volunteers
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Manage or Support Equality of Opportunity, Diversity and Inclusion
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Managing Volunteer Agreements
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Provide Leadership and Direction for Volunteers
Technology for Events
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Hybrid and Online Events
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Digital Event Systems and Platforms
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Technology for Event Operations
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Technology and the Visitor/Delegate Experience
Event Theming and Design
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Design principles and concepts
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Sourcing Inspiration
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Imagery and ideas
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Design tools
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Operational design, theming and staging
Marketing and Relationship Management
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Event Marketing Principles
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Event Promotions and PR
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Event Sponsorship
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Sales Skills for Event Managers
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Stakeholders Engagement
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Client Consultation
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Relationship Management
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Pitching and Presenting Skills
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Managing VIP and Celebrity Relationships
Event Concept Development
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Interpret Client’s ideas into an Event Concept.
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Sourcing Ideas and Inspiration
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Establishing Originality and Market Need
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Testing your Idea and Market Research
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Creating Unique, Innovative and Inspiring Experiences
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Creating an Event Design Idea Proposal
Corporate Hospitality for Events
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What is Corporate Hospitality?
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Corporate Hospitality Components
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Identifying your Event's Corporate Hospitality Needs
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Planning, Sourcing, Securing and working with Corporate Hospitality Providers
Specialist Event Management
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Conference and Exhibition Management
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Corporate Events and Meetings
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Outdoor Event Management
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Charity and Fundraising Events
Professional Event Practice
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Live Event Delivery (Practical, Group Project)
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Event Industry Placement (Practical, 60 hours)
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One Month Internship Placement
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Minimum 20 hours per week for 4 weeks
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The Event School London will support students in sourcing their placements through their 'Managing Self Development' Unit and via their 1-2-1 Mentoring sessions.
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Individual Research Project
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Advanced Research Skills and Report Writing Development
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Develop and Pitch an Event Concept
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Create a Portfolio to include an Operational Plan, Sustainability Plan and Marketing Plan
Unlock Your Event Management Potential
With Live Event Practice, Industry Excursions and Networking
During your course your class will plan, deliver and evaluate a live event. You'll gain valuable hands-on-experience planning an event from start-to-finish. Plus you'll visit and experience multiple events, ensuring you gain exposure to a range of event and venue types to enhance your CV and portfolio.
You'll also attend relevant events, symposiums and trade shows to learn from industry speakers and exhibitors. Past events students have attended include: The Event Production Show, International Confex, International Food & Drink Show, Event Sustainability Live, Event Technology Live, The Meeting Show, MICEBook Expo, Taste of London & more!
And your Higher Diploma programme includes a one-month internship to further develop your practical skills, industry networks and employability potential.
GAIN REAL WORLD EXPERIENCE
As well as the event practice included in your programme, we'll pass on a range of additional and optional opportunities to enhance your experience or to earn as you learn.
INDUSTRY EVENTS
& NETWORKING
Our management and teaching team are well connected in the industry and we offer students regular opportunities to meet and mix with event industry professionals.
Attending exclusive industry symposiums and events develop our students social and personal development, as well as professional networking and communication skills. Ideal attributes to support your competitiveness in the job market.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
PAID WORK IN EVENTS
Work in events. Students have access to our online "Opportunities Board" where we post
part-time opportunities for paid work during the course, and full-time opportunities for post course employment.
We also offer guidance and mentoring during tutorials on CV preparation, LinkedIn profiles,
job search and interview skills.
VOLUNTEERING, INTERNSHIP
& WORK EXPERIENCE
Gaining hands-on experience and exposure to industry ways of working is one of the benefits of studying in London.
We share industry experience opportunities with our students including:
- work experience
- workplace observation
- volunteering
- internships
COURSE VENUES
Training in Venues on London's Royal Victoria Docks, London E16 1AA
Closest Station: Custom House
On the Elizabeth Line or DLR
Main Theory Venue: Novotel London Excel
TERMS & BREAKS
Our one-year programme is made up of three terms and two term breaks.
Start in September
Christmas Term Break
Easter Term Break
Finish in July
ATTENDANCE PATTERNS
In-person classes are generally scheduled 3 days per week.
Face-to-Face Classes are supported by:
+Venue Showcases & Site Tours
+ Networking & Industry Excursions
+ One-to-One Career Mentoring
+ One-to-One Academic mentor
+ Supportive Online Materials
+ Live Event Planning and Delivery
+ 60 hours Industry Practice
+ One Month Internship
