Business and Management (Festivals and Events)

Bath Spa University
Undergraduate BA (Hons) Full-time 3 Years Business and management studiesHospitality, leisure, and tourismEvents management

A-Level Entry

BBB - BCC

About this course

Gain real-life festivals and events experience while studying in the vibrant South West.

  • Explore the world of business with a focus on creating and hosting festivals and events.

  • Put your ideas into practice by working on live briefs and organising your own events.

  • Choose either a ten-month or ten-week work placement and apply what you’ve learned in the real world.

    From large-scale festivals to unique bespoke events at heritage sites, our Festivals and Events course offers you the chance to experience the full breadth of the events sector in the UK today. Want to launch the next top music festival or become an events manager? Whatever your aims, this Business and Management pathway will teach you the core skills needed to succeed in this ever-changing and innovating industry.

    We capitalise on our enviable location in the World Heritage City of Bath, which is in the heartland of cultural festivals and events, close to both Glastonbury and Bristol. Our local area has a thriving cultural and arts industry, and is home to some of the biggest festivals, venues and events in the country.

    This course enables you to gain first hand experience, work with clients on real briefs and explore the sector as you apply your learning to your own events.

  • Entry Requirements

    A-Level Grades BBB - BCC
    BTEC DDM - DMM

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    2431 Management consultants and business analysts
    1132 Marketing, sales and advertising directors
    1150 Managers and directors in retail and wholesale
    7220 Customer service supervisors
    1139 Functional managers and directors
    2432 Marketing and commercial managers

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    3 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Bath
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Business and management studies, Hospitality, leisure, and tourism, Events management