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International Events and Festival Management – (M.Sc.)
Edinburgh Napier University
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| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 6,020 - ≈ € 11,280 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Edinburgh / United Kingdom | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of Edinburgh Napier University
Edinburgh is arguably the most famous festival city in the world. Travellers flock to this tourism-friendly city to experience its thriving cultural, seasonal and special events. Where better to study festival and event management?
With our close connections within Edinburgh's festival community, and the number of tourist ventures and operations in and near the city, you'll have plenty of options for part-time work and employment after graduation.
This advanced degree will equip you with the knowledge you need to successfully co-ordinate and plan international festivals or events, including conferences, or devise policies and strategies for the overall industry.
Scholarship Opportunity
As part of the pilot scheme run by the Scottish Government to support the economic priority sectors, three funded places are available for this course.
If you are interested in applying for this funding please contact us via the 'enquire about this course' form. Successful applications will then be given further instructions for funding application and this is subjected to eligibility (Home/EU students only).
Skills
In this course, you'll develop business and marketing skills that relate specifically to the management of large and small scale events and festivals with an international focus. Through lectures, guest speakers and case studies, you'll develop an advanced understanding of the issues and concepts involved in the industry. You'll learn broad skills, such as formulating policy and planning for the future, as well as developing your abilities in research, time management and presentation methods.
Career Prospects
As Edinburgh's top university for Graduate Employability (HESA 2010) and one of the top in the UK for Graduate Prospects (The Independent and The Times University Guides for 2009), we can offer you a valuable head-start in your chosen career.
As a graduate in festival and event management from Edinburgh, you'll be extremely popular within the industry, whether your career aspirations are local or international. You'll find yourself in demand for a variety of senior management roles in various sectors and organisations, including:
* festival management
* event management
* conference management
* public sector organisations.
Contents
The course may be studied part-time over two years. You will agree your pace of study with the Programme Leader when you join. You will learn by a variety of teaching methods including lectures, tutorials, and through independent study. You will study:
* International Conference Management
* Business Skills for Event Managers
* Tourism Marketing
* International Festival and Event Management
* Research Methods
* Industry Project
* Option module
* Dissertation
On successful completion of this programme, you are eligible to apply for the Associate (AIH) Grade of membership at the Institute of Hospitality, and following an assessment, you may also meet the requirements for the Member (MIH) Grade.
Professional accreditation
Please ensure that if you are seeking a course which leads to accreditation with a professional body you have checked what the requirements are or have contacted us for specific advice. We cannot accept any responsibility if the course you select does not subsequently meet your requirements.
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
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Entry Qualifications
Students will normally be expected to hold an Honours degree from a UK institution. Students applying from another European country must have a qualification equivalent to 240 credits under the European Credit Transfer Scheme (ECTS).
Students applying outwith the European Union need to have an honours degree or equivalent from a recognized institution and will also be required to provide proof of English Language proficiency (usually IELTS 6.0 or equivalent), unless taught wholly in English. Other qualifications with appropriate experience may also be considered.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.0 |
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade C (Score: 60) |
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