HND Events Management - Year One

Year 1

• Organising an Event
• Events Industry: An Introduction
• Events Legislation
• Event Budgeting and Funding
• Software Application Packages

Year 2

• Managing an Event
• Human Resource Management
• Preparing a Formal Business Plan
• Public Relations
• Event Contracts and Protection

• Events Operation Roles
• Wedding and Events Planner
• PR/Marketing Assistant
• Festival/Venue Assistants
• Event Organiser

On successful completion of this course students may progress onto a related degree programme.

Forth Valley College has formal articulation links in place for entry into year 3 of the following degree programmes:

• BA (Hons) International Hospitality, Tourism and Events Management - Queen Margaret University
• BA (Hons) Events Management - Robert Gordon University
• BA (Hons) Business and Management - University of the Highlands and Islands
• BA (Hons) International Festival & Events Management - Edinburgh Napier University  

Please note articulation links are subject to change and do not guarantee a place on any university course. Students can still apply for entry to year 1 or 2 of many of these degree programmes and should check with individual universities for more detail. Each institution will have specific entry requirements.

Opportunities to Work Abroad

Forth Valley College are officially partnered with - CCUSA - Summer camp jobs, work and travel experiences, and volunteer adventures in the USA and around the world.

CCUSA specialise in providing exciting summer opportunities in America and Canada. This opportunity can provide a once in a lifetime experience and increase your employability post studies.

Other

The course also features a wide range of keynote speakers, industry engagement and site visits. 

Previous industry engagement has included: 

• Edinburgh Fringe Society (Seminars and mentorship opportunities)
• Kelpies 10 year anniversary concert
• Scottish Parliamentary Receptions  
• Conferences and Sporting events (HIT Scotland, Scot Hot, Kelpies Half Marathon) 

One of the following:

• Two Highers at grade C or above
• Successful completion of a relevant access course or an appropriate group of National Qualification units.
• Successful completion of a relevant SCQF 5 or SCQF 6 course.

Applicants who do not meet these criteria, but have relevant experience or alternative qualifications, will be considered.

Additional requirements:

• Successful completion of interview.

Further advice for full-time applicants:

• Please ensure you have an online account before starting your application
• Before starting the application process, please ensure you already hold or are working towards the relevant entry qualifications required for the course you are applying for
• Ensure you use your own personal email address when creating your online account
• Once you have submitted your application, you will receive an automated email immediately
• If you do not receive an acknowledgement e-mail immediately, please check your SPAM/Junk folder
• Please include as much detail as possible in your personal statement such as; the reason you are applying, future career plans, previous employment, relevant experience, hobbies and interests
• Disclosing support needs in your application will not affect your chances of being offered a place on a course at Forth Valley College
• If your application is successful, you will be invited for interview. For January start courses interviews will be in Nov/Dec and interviews for August start courses will take place between February and May
• If your application is unsuccessful, you will be offered support in finding a suitable alternative course
• Applicants who provide a mobile phone number on their application form will be sent a text reminder prior to the day of interview
• If you are unable to attend an interview or wish to withdraw your application - please email student.applications@forthvalley.ac.uk