You will be surrounded by a wealth of creative talent and the opportunity of working with creative practitioners and external clients. You will also learn how the creative world operates. You will have talks from industry practitioners and will be supported in identifying and developing your career pathway which you can explore through research, live events and through a six week work placement. You will develop practical skills in digital technology, event planning and management and business analysis and planning. Through theory, technique and practice, we’ll help you develop as a successful creative events manager, with plenty to offer the sector. You will also be encouraged to develop an entrepreneurial attitude that could help you start your own business.

The UK cultural sector is a £77 billion industry that is growing faster than any other UK industrial sector and it employs 1.68 million people. Creative events are at the heart of this — with music festivals, exhibitions, digital multimedia events, theatre productions, community celebrations, music tours and much else besides. To achieve success and growth this fast moving sector needs creative, energetic and well organised people. Creative Events Management has a 20-year track record of creating successful industry professionals who are now leaders in their field.