Event Management MA
- Level(s) of Study: Postgraduate taught
- Start Date(s): September
- Duration: One year, full-time
- Study Mode(s): Full-time
- Campus: Confetti Nottingham
- Entry Requirements:
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Introduction:
On this hands-on Masters degree our aim is to cultivate high quality, entrepreneurially-adept graduates to work in all aspects of the event industry – and to positively influence change in the event sector.
If you have a particular specialism or project you’d like to develop, this can form the focus of your degree, whilst we’ll equip you with the knowledge, skillset and work-based experience to forge a successful career in the exciting events industry.
What you’ll study
Confetti has been running its own commercial businesses for almost 30 years. This includes a live music and events venue, Metronome; a co-working and events space, Antenna; and an esports complex, Confetti X. It’s in these commercial spaces where you’ll learn, gain valuable experience, and work alongside industry professionals who deliver events week in, week out.
Our and undergraduate postgraduate courses cover a range of subjects, including esports, film and TV, content creation, broadcasting and event production, music business, sound and performance. This creative network enables opportunities to collaborate, connect and extend your own skillset.
You’ll be paired with an industry mentor, matched to your project and/or specialism. They’ll work with you throughout your studies, acting as an external source of advice, support, contacts, and possibly employment opportunities.
It doesn’t stop there.
You’ll access Confetti Industry Week, regular guest lectures, and the chance to work at a range of external events, such as Splendour Festival. You’ll also have the opportunity to access a new event management/production company structure to help align working practices to the real working world, benefiting from Confetti and NTU’s broad array of event opportunities.
- Major Practical Project
- Prospects and Opportunities Development
- Legal and Economic Framework
- Marketing Strategies and Testing in Events
- Masters Dissertation
- Research for Creative Industries
The purpose of the module is to enable you to undertake a sustained, in-depth and theoretically informed project exploring an area that is of personal interest to you. You will negotiate the context and mode of delivery of the project with your module lead, who will then supervise your work from conception through to completion. You'll also be assigned a mentor from industry to help steer your project from an inside industry perspective.
You will design and deliver the project and create accompanying reflective, critical and contextual materials. This project will encompass everything that you have learned and experienced throughout your educational, personal and professional journey. It is your time to shine, and make your mark on the industry!
You will need to propose the event you will work on as part of the major project, so please consider what this might before starting your course.
This module explores your place in the event industry and will influence your future progression whether that is as a freelance practitioner, or a relevant employee within the Events sector. You will be challenged to develop bespoke business and personal identities by investigating relevant business models, strategies and practices. These investigations will contribute to the development of an output plan with a focus on personalisation and a relationship-based approach to dealing with clients in business-to-business and consumer contexts.
You will present your output plan to a panel for the chance to gain a Confetti Employability Grant to aid your next steps, and you will submit relevant supporting materials to complete your ongoing critical evaluation and review of your own personal development in preparation for launching your future career in the event industry.
The event industry is fast-paced and ever-changing. It is essential that you remain ahead of the game to ensure compliance and economic success. Legal frameworks form the backbone to all of the policies, procedures and practices in event management. You need to study their relevance and application in a variety of event scenarios.
You will investigate requirements for compliance in the participation of event company management. The module will give you insight into the economic challenges on the world stage, and how the 2 facets of event management go hand in hand.
You will demonstrate understanding in this by taking part in a professional conversation exploring the legal and economic frameworks associated with your chosen event industry sub sector. Your findings will feed into the 'Prospects and Opportunity Development' and 'Major Practical Project' modules as well as with Confetti's Event Management and Production company
Marketing is vital in contributing to the success of every live event. It is not simply a case of sending out a few Tweets and an email push anymore: To succeed, you must be innovative and reactive to change and this requires careful planning and testing to ensure currency and relevance.
You will study all of this throughout this module, and carry out practical activities to test your own marketing strategies. On completion you will evaluate these activities and report on marketing efficiencies in line with stakeholder and commercial expectations. You'll then take this work and use it to inform your proposal and design of your Major Practical Project.
You will also be able to apply these skills from within Confetti's event and production management.
Based on your experience in the Research for Creative Industries module and the resulting Proposal you will now embark on your Masters Dissertation journey which will be an independent study into your specific chosen area of interest.
You will have paths available to you to help you personalise your level 7 experience, for example a more traditional Desktop Study or a more practical Project Based approach to prepare you for an future in Industry or Doctoral study.
This module runs across multiple creative Masters degrees, enabling cross course collaboration and reflection. Throughout the module you will be scaffolded to arrive at a fully formed Proposal for your Masters Dissertation module.
How you’re taught
The three key approaches to learning and teaching for this course are:
- Active collaborative learning
- Learning through research
- Blended learning
You'll learn through workshops, lectures, small group and one-to-one tutoring designed to help you develop the practical and thinking skills that you'll need when you embark on a career in events and entertainment industries.
How you’re assessed
Assessment
You will be assessed in a number of ways, including:
- Written assignments
- Reports
- Presentations
- Creative outputs/production
- Portfolio
Careers and employability
Our aim is to equip you with the knowledge, experience and important connections to enter the events and entertainment industries.
You'll graduate with the skillset to design and deliver a range of events, from weddings and corporate events, right through to large-scale outdoor festivals and live events.
Roles include:
- Event manager
- Freelance event designer
- Event business owner
- Marketing and events co-ordinator
- Event planner
- Project manager
Campus and facilities
At Confetti, you’ll get to learn and develop in world-class facilities that host public-facing events every week of the year.
In Metronome, you’ll find some amazing facilities, jampacked with recording studios, rehearsal rooms, performances spaces, and a 400-capacity venue.
With its unrivalled reputation for the quality of its sound and visuals, it’s home to a commercial programme of live events throughout the year; from music to theatre productions. It’s the perfect space to develop your skills and connect with the pros.
Providing more event experience opportunities is Confetti X; a 14,000 sqft complex kitted out with world-class facilities and technology for esports and other emerging technologies. It’s here where you’ll have the chance to work on esports tournaments and a range of corporate events.
NTU’s City Campus
As a Confetti student, you’ll also have access to the facilities at our partner institution, Nottingham Trent University. The NTU City Campus is just a ten minute walk away, and boasts cafes, shops, a gym, a three-story Students’ Union building, and an art gallery. You’ll have full student access to the Boots Library right in the centre of the campus, fully equipped with journals, articles, books and e-resources, as well as a laptop loan service and PCs for student use. There’s also a dedicated postgraduate study room at the Boots Library; a private space for postgraduate students to work and study.
You’ll also be welcome to use the facilities at NTU’s Clifton Campus and Brackenhurst Campus, just outside Southwell.
Accommodation
Our partner institution, NTU, offers accommodation specifically for postgraduate students. You can find out more on their accommodation pages.
Entry requirements
This programme is open to graduates with a degree from any discipline and does not require event management study to be completed at undergraduate level.
Entry & admission criteria:
- A minimum of a 2:2 honours degree, or an appropriate equivalent, i.e. a professional qualification, from a recognised British or overseas institution
- If you don't have a degree, please detail related industry experience and the length of time the activities took place over in your personal statement
- Applicants should have a genuine interest in event management. Please use the personal statement to demonstrate your motivation and suitability for the course, including related skills.
- Applicants who have been taught and assessed in languages other than English should have an English language equivalent to IELTS 6.5.
Personal statement:
You should include in your personal statement why you want to study this course and what career in Event Management you are aiming for. Please provide evidence of your experience organising events, managing people and organising projects involving other people. Plus any marketing skills or experience.
Please consider and include the type of event you would like to work on during the course which you will deliver as your major project.
Interview:
You'll be invited to an informal interview after you submit your application, to determine your project ideas, your fit with the course, and to discuss your aspirations.
Getting in touch
If you need more help or information, get in touch through our enquiry form
This programme is open to graduates with a degree from any discipline and does not require event management study to be completed at undergraduate level.
Entry & admission criteria:
- A minimum of a 2:2 honours degree, or an appropriate equivalent, i.e. a professional qualification, from a recognised British or overseas institution
- Applicants should have a genuine interest in event management. Please use the personal statement to demonstrate your motivation and suitability for the course, including related skills.
- Applicants who have been taught and assessed in languages other than English should have an English language equivalent to IELTS 6.5.
Personal statement:
You should include in your personal statement why you want to study this course and what career in Event Management you are aiming for. Please provide evidence of your experience organising events, managing people and organising projects involving other people. Plus any marketing skills or experience.
Please consider and include the type of event you would like to work on during the course which you will deliver as your major project.
International qualifications
We accept qualifications from all over the world – check yours here:
English language entry requirements
You can meet our language requirements by successfully completing our pre-sessional English course for an agreed length of time, or by submitting the required grade in one of our accepted English language tests, such as IELTS:
Would you like some advice on your study plans?
Our international teams are highly experienced in answering queries from students all over the world. We also have members of staff based in Vietnam, China, India and Nigeria and work with a worldwide network of education counsellors.
Fees and funding
Postgraduate fees and living costs
Preparing for the financial side of student life is important, but there is no need to feel anxious and confused about it. We hope that our fees and funding page will answer your questions.
We are pleased to offer a 20% alumni discount for graduates of Confetti Institute of Creative Technologies and Nottingham Trent University. Terms and conditions apply.
Postgraduate loans
The government introduced a new postgraduate loan scheme for Master degrees. The loan will be a contribution towards the costs of study and it will be at the student's discretion to use the loan towards fees, maintenance costs or other costs. Find out more on our postgraduate loans page.
Scholarships
We award scholarships to those students who can demonstrate excellent achievement, passion and dedication to their studies. To find out more visit our Postgraduate Scholarships web page.
Postgraduate fees and living costs
Preparing for the financial side of student life is important, but there is no need to feel anxious and confused about it. We hope that our fees and funding page will answer your questions.
Scholarships
We offer scholarships of up to 50% of your tuition fee. You can apply for your scholarship when you have an offer to study at NTU.
Living costs
Get advice on the cost of living as an international student in Nottingham and how to budget:
Paying fees
Find out about advanced payments, instalment plan options and how to make payments securely to the University:
Would you like some advice on your study plans?
Our international teams are highly experienced in answering queries from students all over the world. We also have members of staff based in Vietnam, China, India and Nigeria and work with a worldwide network of education counsellors.
How to apply
If you are interested in joining us in September 2025, this course will be open for applications through the applicant portal from September 2024. Courses starting in January 2026 will be open for applications from July 2025.
Applications for this course can be made via the NTU Applicant Portal - click on the Apply button at the top of the page to be taken straight through to the Portal.
For a step-by-step guide to making an application through our Applicant Portal, please visit our postgraduate application pages.
Writing your application
Be honest, thorough and persuasive in your application. Remember, we can only make a decision based on what you tell us. Make sure you include as much information as possible, including uploading evidence of results already achieved, as well as a personal statement.
Advice for non-standard applicants
We welcome applications from applicants without prior qualifications. However, in this instance, you must have proven experience in industry, which demonstrates appropriate knowledge and skills at honours degree (undergraduate) standard.
If you are applying without prior qualifications, you will need to submit comprehensive details of your achievements with evidence to substantiate your claim (any documentation can be uploaded to the My Documents section of the Applicant Portal). This type of application will be considered with respect to the University’s provision for ‘accreditation for prior experiential learning’. Decisions regarding the accreditation of prior learning are a matter of academic judgement.
Keeping up to date
After you’ve applied, we’ll be sending you important emails throughout the application process - so check your emails regularly, including your junk mail folder.
Getting in touch
If you need more help or support, you can call our Admissions Team on +44 (0)115 848 4200, or email applications@ntu.uk.
Good luck with your application!
If you are interested in joining us in September 2025, this course will be open for applications through the applicant portal from September 2024. Courses starting in January 2026 will be open for applications from July 2025.
Apply online through our NTU applicant portal.
Application advice
Apply early so that you have enough time to prepare – processing times for Student visas can vary, for example. After you've applied, we'll be sending you important emails throughout the application process – so check your emails regularly, including your junk mail folder.
Writing your personal statement
Be honest, thorough, and persuasive – we can only make a decision about your application based on what you tell us:
Would you like some advice on your study plans?
Our international teams are highly experienced in answering queries from students all over the world. We also have members of staff based in Vietnam, China, India and Nigeria and work with a worldwide network of education counsellors.
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