Event and Venue Management, BA Hons (Bird College)
Turn your passion for live events into a career with a 3-year degree developing the creative, commercial and operational skills to lead events and venues.
The BA (Hons) Events and Venue Management is a 3-year degree, delivered at Bird College in Sidcup in south-east London. The programme is for aspiring events professionals ready to build careers across theatres, performance venues, festivals, live events and the wider creative and cultural industries. Based within Bird Conservatoire, you will learn at the heart of a working performing arts environment, gaining insight into how ambitious events and unforgettable audience experiences are brought to life.
From programming and curation to marketing, touring, finance, sustainability, accessibility and safety, you will develop the creative, commercial and operational skills to turn ideas into experiences and build a successful career in the fast-moving world of events and venues.
UCAS points
96 (full requirements below)
Course/institution codes
N2N8
School
Location
Duration
3 years full-time
Start month
September
2027/28 fees
To be confirmedWhat you should know about this course
What you will study
Subject to validation
We continually develop new courses to reflect the needs of students, employers, and professional bodies. This course is currently subject to the final stage of our approval and validation process.
In the unlikely event that the course is not approved before the start date, we will help you find an alternative course.
Year 1
- Cultural Venues and Events Industries (30 credits)
- Audience Experience and Events Concepts (30 credits)
- Personal Development and Wellbeing (30 credits)
- Introduction to Venue Operations (30 credits)
Year 2
- Programming and Curation for Cultural Venues (30 credits)
- Accessibility and Safety in Event and Venue Management (30 credits)
- Audience Development, Marketing and Engagement (30 credits)
- Professional Development and Employability (15 credits)
- Sustainable Futures in Events and Experience Economy (15 credits)
Year 3
- Futures in Events and Venues (15 credits)
- Touring Management (15 credits)
- Finance and Commercial Strategy for Events and Venues (30 credits)
- Independent Study Project: Venue Programming Portfolio or Venue Strategy (60 credits)
Bird College
The course is offered by one of the university's partner colleges.
Bird College is a conservatoire for dance and musical theatre based in Sidcup, in southeast London.
About the course team
You will be taught by experienced academics and industry practitioners with expertise across events, venue management, programming and curation, audience development, operations, finance, accessibility, safety and the creative and cultural industries. Guest speakers and sector professionals will bring current industry perspectives into your learning.
Entry requirements
- 96 UCAS Tariff points. We accept A Levels, T Levels, BTECs, AAQs, Access to HE and all other qualifications with UCAS Tariff points.
- In addition, you will need: GCSE Mathematics at grade 4/C and GCSE English Language/Literature at grade 4/C (or equivalent).
Applicants without the required UCAS Tariff points that have relevant experience may be considered.
For more information contact 020 8300 6004.
If you are from outside the UK
Available to overseas students?
Yes
Can I use Prior Learning?
Find out more on our Recognition of Prior Learning pages.
How you will learn
Teaching
Learning takes place through a combination of timetabled learning and independent study.
You can view more information about how each module is taught within our 'What you will study' section.
Seminars and workshops enable you to discuss and develop your understanding of topics covered in lectures in smaller groups. You will also be able to meet your dedicated Academic Tutor. Timetabled learning may fall between 9am and 9pm depending on your courses and tutorials.
Independent learning
Bird is committed to supporting students through personalised, accessible Learning & Wellbeing provision. At the start of each academic year, our team meets individually with students to understand their needs and to plan how best to support them throughout their three years at Bird. Students may choose to have weekly check-ins, where the learning and pastoral support offered is flexible and tailored, ranging from help with essay writing, time management, and memory skills to guidance on emotional regulation, coping mechanisms, adapting to change, interrelationships, and overcoming procrastination. Our Learning and Support Officers can also assist them in self-referring to counselling, arranging screening for specific learning differences through the University of Greenwich, or accessing Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA). Our aim is to ensure every student is empowered to thrive both academically and personally.
Overall workload
Most modules that you will study towards this degree is worth 15 or 30 credits. These represent around 150 or 300 study hours respectively. For example, if you receive 100 contact hours for a 30-credit module, you should expect to commit 200 hours to independent study to complete it successfully. The independent project is weighted at 60 credits, so it will involve 600 hours of effort.
Assessment
You can view how each module is assessed within our 'What you will study' section.
Each course has formal assessments which count towards your grade. Some courses may also include 'practice' assignments, which help you monitor progress and do not count towards your final grade.
Feedback summary
Formative feedback is provided on a rolling basis.Written feedback is provided on all formal assessments.Feedback consists of three key elements: What you did well on the assignment, what could have been stronger, and suggestions for moving forward.
Dates and timetables
The academic year runs from September to June.
Full teaching timetables are not usually available until term has started.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
2027/28 fees
To be confirmed.University is a great investment in your future. English-domiciled graduate annual salaries were £10,500 more than non-graduates in 2023 - and the UK Government projects that 88% of new jobs by 2035 will be at graduate level.
(Source: DfE Graduate labour market statistics: 2023/DfE Labour market and skills projections: 2020 to 2035).
Other costs
You may have modest travel costs for off-campus site visits and field trips, if offered by the course.
Scholarships and bursaries
We offer a wide range of financial help including scholarships and bursaries.
The Greenwich Bursary
This bursary is worth £700 for new undergraduate students with a low household income, entering Year 0 or 1 who meet the eligibility criteria.
EU Bursary
Following the UK's departure from the European Union, we are supporting new EU students by offering a substantial fee-reduction for studying.
Financial support
We want your time at university to be enjoyable, rewarding, and free of unnecessary stress, so planning your finances before you come to university can help to reduce financial concerns. We can offer advice on living costs and budgeting, as well as on awards, allowances and loans.
Careers and placements
What sort of careers do graduates pursue?
The programme prepares you for careers across events, venue management and the wider creative and cultural industries. Potential roles include event manager or producer, venue manager, programming or curatorial roles, audience development and engagement, front-of-house and visitor experience, touring management, event marketing, partnerships and cultural project management.
Professional Development and Employability is embedded within the curriculum, alongside industry engagement, venue visits, guest speakers and applied project work.
Support and advice
Academic skills and study support
Bird is committed to supporting students through personalised, accessible Learning & Wellbeing provision. At the start of each academic year, our team meets with students to understand their needs and plan how best to support them throughout their three years. Students may choose weekly check-ins, where flexible, tailored learning and pastoral support ranges from essay writing, time management and memory skills to emotional regulation, adapting to change and overcoming procrastination. We can also assist with counselling self-referral, screening for specific learning differences and DSA.
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