MSc (Hons) Cultural Events Management

Program Overview

The MSc (Hons) Cultural Events Management from De Montfort University trains students in event organization and management with a focus on arts and cultural events. Through hands-on experience and industry connections, students develop skills in leadership, marketing, and website design, preparing them for careers with organizations like British Arts Festivals Association and Festival Republic. The 15- or 18-month program emphasizes a balance between academic study and practical application, culminating in students organizing real-world events.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The MSc (Hons) Cultural Events Management is a 15-month or 18-month program designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in the dynamic and expanding cultural events industry. The program focuses on the connections between culture, business, and management, providing students with a comprehensive understanding of the theory and practice of developing and managing cultural and arts-based events. The program covers a wide range of cultural events, from local creative events to international, multidisciplinary festivals. Students will learn about organizing community-based celebrations, local events, established festival networks, high art festivals, live music events, and large-scale international events. The program emphasizes a hands-on approach, combining academic study with real-world practical experience. Students will gain key skills in leadership, marketing, business planning, and website design, all essential tools for success in the cultural events industry.

Careers:

The program prepares students for a variety of career paths in the cultural events industry. Graduates may find employment with organizations such as:

• British Arts Festivals Association
• Festival Republic (the company behind Latitude and Reading festivals)
• U-Live
• The Spark Festival, a children’s art festival

Other:

• The program offers opportunities to meet and network with professionals from the cultural events industry through guest lectures and workshops.
• Students will combine the academic study of case studies and primary research with the real-world practical experience of organizing events.
• The program is offered at De Montfort University in Leicester, UK.
• The program is accredited by the British Arts Festivals Association.