Events and International Festivals Management BA (Hons)
University of Wales
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Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 120 graduates of Events and International Festivals Management BA (Hons) and other courses in Tourism, Transport and Travel at University of Wales for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Tourism, Transport and Travel.
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Salary
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Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Tourism, Transport and Travel at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £21000 | £18500 | £22500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £19000 - £25000 | £15000 - £23500 | £18000 - £29000 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Business and Management
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £22910 | £20830 | £24369 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £19839 - £26189 | £16042 - £26488 | £18552 - £31827 |
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Course Description
UWTSD Swansea has been successfully running Events Management programmes for nearly 10 years and has been responsible for educating some of the nations leading event managers. In 2019 the University launched a unique Educational Partnership with the Ironman Wales Event in Tenby providing the catalyst to launch these exciting Events and International Festivals courses specifically designed to develop the event managers of the future.
The programme has been developed through close liaison with the events industry and by listening to our students to ensure we provide the most effective mix of academic studies and practical event management learning. The portfolio offers a choice of a 3 year BA degree, 2-year Diploma of Higher Education, or a 1-year Certificate of Higher Education all focusing on providing students with the professional event planning and operational skills demanded by the industry.
The unique learning environment will provide students with the opportunity to bring their learning alive through involvement in events projects and industry visits which enable them to see behind the scenes at major venues and network with leading events managers. This will be supported by paid internships and volunteering opportunities in the UK and Internationally with events venues, festivals, sports events and convention centres designed to develop the student's professional events management skills in order to enable them to quickly progress in this dynamic industry.
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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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Events and International Festivals Management BA (Hons) at University of Wales
| 14% | Teaching Professionals |
| 10% | Information Technology Professionals |
| 9% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
| 9% | Administrative occupations |
| 7% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 7% | Caring personal services |
| 6% | Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations |
| 5% | Information Technology Professionals |
| 4% | Administrative occupations |
| 3% | Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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Costs
Tuition Fees Events and International Festivals Management BA (Hons)
| Ireland | £9000 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| EU | £13500 | year 1 |
| England UK | £9000 | year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9000 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9000 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9000 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9000 | year 1 |
| International | £13500 | year 1 |
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 University of Wales
The University of Wales (UW) is a confederal university located in Cardiff, Wales. This university was the very first to exist in Wales, and now operates a highly rated research centre, the Centre for Advanced Welsh and Celtic Studies. In addition, UW also has a centre used for studying and conferences in Gregynog, Newtown.
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