Event Production BSc (Hons)

Nottingham Trent University offers a BSc (Hons) in Event Production that is designed to equip students with a comprehensive understanding of the events industry, including creativity, management, and technical skills. The degree prepares graduates for a wide range of event management roles, production, festivals, corporate events, and live entertainment. Students gain hands-on experience while learning industry standards, project management, and the latest production technologies.

Year 1:

• Students are given the foundations of event production, including principles of event planning, introduction to live entertainment, and communication skills.

• Modules also cover research and analytical skills, allowing students to critically assess trends and issues in the events industry.

• Practical workshops provide an early experience of working with production tools and basic event logistics.

Year 2:

• There is a focus on practical experience and applied skills.

• Students study event design, marketing, budgeting, and technical production, along with lighting, sound, and stage management.

• Team projects and simulations of live events allow students to develop teamwork, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

• Guest lectures and networking with professionals in the field give students an understanding of professional expectations.

Year 3:

• Students undertake a live event production or capstone project, where they bring together all the skills and knowledge acquired.

• The third year concentrates on professional practice, event design, and advanced project management to facilitate the students' entry into work.

• Students also have the option of specializing in festival management, corporate events, or digital production through optional modules.

Accreditation:

• The course is accredited by leading industry bodies and is mapped to professional standards in event management and production, meaning graduates are appropriately skilled to enter the industry with confidence.

Campus Location:

• Nottingham Trent University is located in Nottingham, United Kingdom, providing students with access to state-of-the-art production facilities, purpose-built studios, and performance spaces, as well as close links with the UK events industry.