HIGHER DIPLOMA

EVENT MANAGEMENT

Celebrating 20 Years with 20 Heritage Fee Places

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

Start 29 September 2025

1 Academic Year

Start September, Finish July

Applications close two months prior to course start date or when classes fill. Limited places may be released during clearing.

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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: £14,250
Deposit: £500

Check Scholarship Eligibility

for Fee Subsidies of up to 40%

Scholarship Applications Close 30 April

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 £500 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

The Business Environment - UK and Global
The Role of an Event Manager, Working Conditions and Ethics
Finding and progressing in event careers
Developing and updating knowledge and skills
Event Associations and Organisations
Event Trends

Event Feasibility

What is a Feasibility Study?
Event Feasibility Components
Establishing Event Goals and Objectives
Setting Measurements of Success

Event Management & Coordination

Identifying and understanding legalities and permissions for events
Event Planning Skills and Techniques
Resource Planning
Event Budgeting and Financial Management
Live Event Coordination: Event Build-Up, Delivery and Break-Down
Considering the Visitor/Delegate Experience
Introduction to Event Sustainability
Event Evaluation

Event Production and Technical Services

Lighting and Audio Visual Services
Rigging and Staging
Temporary Structures
Pyrotechnics and Special Effects
Electricity, Energy and Utility Provision

Venues and Vendors

Sourcing and Coordinating Vendors, Suppliers and Contractors
Identifying Event Locations & Destinations
Sourcing and Coordinating Venues and Sites
Venue and Vendor Contracting

Workplace Health, Safety for Events

Health & Safety for Events - Legislation and Good Practice
Risk Assessment for Events
Event Security

Crowd Management for Events

Understand Crowd Risk Analysis
Crowd Movement in a Complex and Built Environment
Modeling an Event by Crowd Phases

International Event Management

The Global Event Circuit
International Event Associations and Organisations
International Event Types: Events that Attract International Audiences (static location, changing location)
How International Dimensions can Impact an Event
Establishing Local Contacts, Sourcing Local Venues/Vendors
International Considerations: currency, time zones, legalities, culture, terminology, work practices

Workforce Planning

What is Strategic Workforce Planning
Workforce Sources - staff, volunteers, contractors, agencies, service providers and suppliers
Model and Forecast Event Workforce Requirements
Creating an Action Plan to Recruit and Deliver the Right Workforce
Workforce Planning Logistics - workspaces, equipment & materials, rotas, scheduling and placement, wellbeing and pastoral care

Volunteer Management

Promote Volunteering within Your Organisation and to Volunteers
Manage Risk in Relation to Volunteers
Manage or Support Equality of Opportunity, Diversity and Inclusion
Managing Volunteer Agreements
Provide Leadership and Direction for Volunteers

Technology for Events

Hybrid and Online Events
Digital Event Systems and Platforms
Technology for Event Operations
Technology and the Visitor/Delegate Experience

Event Theming and Design

Design principles and concepts
Sourcing Inspiration
Imagery and ideas

Design tools
Operational design, theming and staging

Marketing and Relationship Management

Event Marketing Principles
Event Promotions and PR
Event Sponsorship
Sales Skills for Event Managers
Stakeholders Engagement
Client Consultation
Relationship Management
Pitching and Presenting Skills
Managing VIP and Celebrity Relationships

Event Concept Development

Interpret Client’s ideas into an Event Concept.
Sourcing Ideas and Inspiration
Establishing Originality and Market Need
Testing your Idea and Market Research
Creating Unique, Innovative and Inspiring Experiences
Creating an Event Design Idea Proposal

Corporate Hospitality for Events

What is Corporate Hospitality?
Corporate Hospitality Components
Identifying your Event's Corporate Hospitality Needs
Planning, Sourcing, Securing and working with Corporate Hospitality Providers

Specialist Event Management

Conference and Exhibition Management
Corporate Events and Meetings
Outdoor Event Management
Charity and Fundraising Events

Professional Event Practice

Live Event Delivery (Practical, Group Project)
Event Industry Placement (Practical, 60 hours)
One Month Internship Placement
- Minimum 20 hours per week for 4 weeks
- 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.

Individual Research Project

Advanced Research Skills and Report Writing Development
Develop and Pitch an Event Concept
Create a Portfolio to include an Operational Plan, Sustainability Plan and Marketing Plan

Key Course Details

Course Structure

Course Content

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.

Practical Learning

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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.

Earn While 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.