Events Management FdA
Coleg Llandrillo (Llandrillo College)
Key Course Facts
Salary
Salary of all UK Graduates of
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £22910 | £20830 | £24369 |
25-75 percentile range | £19839 - £26189 | £16042 - £26488 | £18552 - £31827 |
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Course Description
Are you interested in working in the diverse events industry?
This course offers a vocational pathway in higher education, allowing you to gain both an academic qualification and the knowledge and skills to work in tourism, whilst developing your managerial skills.
After completing the FdA Event Management programme, you will have the opportunity to proceed onto level 6 to complete the BA (Hons) Event Management. (*subject to validation and approval)
Other graduates may start new careers in the events industry, or gain additional responsibilities and increased status within their existing organisations.
Practitioners in the events industry work within event organisations, regional tourism organisations, conference and exhibition facilities, tourist attractions, the outdoor sector, corporate and sports centres, the hotel sector and catering activities
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Events Management FdA at Coleg Llandrillo (Llandrillo College)
20% | Caring personal services |
20% | Customer service occupations |
20% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
10% | Secretarial and related occupations |
10% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
10% | Business and public service associate professionals |
10% | Skilled trades occupations |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Minimum Required UCAS Tariff
A minimum of 80 UCAS tariff points in a main level 3 qualification, usually gaining a pass in at least one relevant subject which could include: A Levels, BTEC Extended Diploma, International Baccalaureate, ACCESS to HE; or NVQ Level 3; many additional qualifications from Wales, England and Scotland are accepted to support the UCAS points in addition to the relevant subject, such as the Welsh Baccalaureate.
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for tourism, transport and travel
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Qualification requirements
GCSE in Welsh or English as first language, grade C or above GCSE Mathematics/Numeracy, grade C or above, or Key/Essential Skill equivalent level. For applicants without these qualifications, evidence of numeracy skills at a suitable level to meet the demands of the programme successfully, will need to be demonstrated. Equivalent international qualifications are acceptable For individuals who not meet the above academic requirements we will consider a wide range of non-standard or professional qualifications and experience, through the submission of a portfolio for accreditation of prior learning (APL/APEL/RPEL), in accordance with GLLM regulations and policies.
Costs
Average student cost of living in the UK
Rent | £518 |
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
Supermarket shopping | £81 |
Clothing | £35 |
Eating out | £33 |
Alcohol | £27 |
Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
Transport within city | £17 |
Self-care / sports | £20 |
Stationary / books | £13 |
Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
Insurance | £51 |
Other | £95 |
Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2025
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
About Coleg Llandrillo (Llandrillo College)
Coleg Llandrillo is an education institution located in the northern region of Wales, and offers an extensive variety of further education and vocational courses for both School Leavers and Adult Learners. As the largest college in Wales, Coleg Llandrillo operates from a total of 12 campus locations, with the Rhos-on-Sea building serving as the main headquarters of the institution. Within each campus, students can find modern and up-to-date facilities that have been designed with their practical and specific needs in mind.
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Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) | UCAS Tariff | City | ||
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Events Management FdA | University College Birmingham | 76% | 0% | 15% | £9250 | £13500 | 51 | Birmingham | On campus Full-time | |
Tourism and Events Management FdA | Leicester College | 93% | 15% | 15% | £6165 | £10700 | 38 | Leicester | On campus Full-time | |
Events Management FdA | Coleg Llandrillo (Llandrillo College) | - | 0% | 15% | £8300 | £8300 | 81 | Colwyn Bay | On campus Full-time | |
Tourism and Events Management FdA | University of Sunderland | - | - | - | £8750 | - | - | Sunderland | On campus Full-time | |
Events Management FdA | University of Essex | - | - | 20% | £9250 | £19500 | - | Colchester | On campus Full-time | |
Events Management FD | Leeds City College | 100% | - | 20% | £7950 | - | - | Leeds | On campus Full-time | |
Tourism and Event Management FdA | New College Durham | - | 0% | 30% | £9000 | - | - | Durham | On campus Full-time | |
Events Management FdA | Loughborough College | - | - | - | £8250 | £12500 | - | Loughborough | On campus Full-time | |
Events and Festivals Management FdSc | City College Plymouth | - | - | 25% | £7450 | - | - | Plymouth | On campus Full-time | |
Live and Technical Events FdSc | Nottingham Trent University | - | - | - | - | - | - | Nottingham | On campus Full-time |