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2023 entry application deadlines

For courses starting in 2023 (and for deferred applications), your application should be with us at UCAS by one of these dates – depending on what courses you apply for. If y...

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2023 entry application deadlines

For courses starting in 2023 (and for deferred applications), your application should be with us at UCAS by one of these dates – depending on what courses you apply for. If your completed application – including all your personal details and your academic reference – is submitted by the deadline, it is guaranteed to be considered.

15 October 2022 for 2023 entry at 18:00 (UK time) – any course at the universities of Oxford and Cambridge, or for most courses in medicine, veterinary medicine/science, and dentistry. You can add choices with a different deadline later, but don’t forget you can only have five choices in total.

25 January 2023 for 2023 entry at 18:00 (UK time) – for the majority of courses.

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Start date: September 2023.

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Developing business leaders for the dynamic and vibrant leisure and events industry.

Summary
Ulster University is 1st in the UK for Hospitality, Leisure, Recreation & Tourism (Complete University Guide, 2021).

The degree is designed ...

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Developing business leaders for the dynamic and vibrant leisure and events industry.

Summary
Ulster University is 1st in the UK for Hospitality, Leisure, Recreation & Tourism (Complete University Guide, 2021).

The degree is designed to meet the needs of those who want to work in leisure and events management, which is now one of the world’s largest industries. You will develop a detailed knowledge of leisure and events and the associated leadership skills necessary for these dynamic and experience driven industries.

We have an award winning team of academic staff with a wealth of knowledge and experience in research and industry across a range of areas in leisure and events.

About
The BSc (Hons) Leisure and Events Management is an internationally recognised passport to a successful management career. The degree is for those who thrive in a fast-paced environment and want to provide customers with memorable experiences and develop the skill set to lead a team in these challenging but rewarding industries.

The four-year degree offers key business management subjects alongside specialist event management, media and leisure modules. You will enhance your knowledge in the key business management areas of strategy, marketing, finance, human resource management, operations management and entrepreneurship.

This programme is characterised by a blend of theoretical and applied components with emphasis placed on the development of skills, knowledge and theoretical concepts to meet the needs of the leisure and events industries. You will have the opportunity to apply theory to practice by organising live events and through our partners, volunteer at prestigious events such as the Belfast City Marathon and the Special Olympics.

You will also gain valuable industry experience through a placement year, which offers a wide range of international opportunities.

100% of the teaching team have achieved Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy and 7 of these team members have Senior Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy.

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The underpinning theory is delivered through lectures, seminars, tutorials and workshops. From a practical perspective you will have the opportunity to organise and volunteer at live events plus listen to talks from...

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The underpinning theory is delivered through lectures, seminars, tutorials and workshops. From a practical perspective you will have the opportunity to organise and volunteer at live events plus listen to talks from industry leaders. ICT skills are also taught within the course structure, for instance you will have the opportunity to design an event website in the eBusiness Strategy module.

Assessment Methods:
Assessment is principally through assignments, verbal presentations and practical exercises (live events). Assessment of teamwork is through submission of teamwork tasks, student peer and self-assessment, oral presentations and event evaluations.

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During year three of the course, you will complete a compulsory work placement or study aboard. This may be a 48 week work placement with a range of national and international companies including Walt Disney World, Flor...

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During year three of the course, you will complete a compulsory work placement or study aboard. This may be a 48 week work placement with a range of national and international companies including Walt Disney World, Florida, Belfast Marathon, World Police & Fire Games and Simon Community.

The satisfactory completion of placement leads to the award of Diploma in Professional Practice/ Diploma in Professional Practice (International) upon graduation. Alternatively, you can opt to complete a period of study abroad. During this period, you spend two semesters in an educational institution, which will provide exposure to alternative business cultures and protocols and enhance your personal and professional development.

Successful completion of the placement leads to the award of the Diploma in International Academic Studies (DIAS) upon graduation.

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Graduates from this course are now working for:
• Belfast City Council
• Glasgow Commonwealth Games
• Galgorm Resort & Spa
• Icons Festival Ltd
• Macmillan Cancer Support
• Coca Cola
• Irish Football Associati...

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Graduates from this course are now working for:
• Belfast City Council
• Glasgow Commonwealth Games
• Galgorm Resort & Spa
• Icons Festival Ltd
• Macmillan Cancer Support
• Coca Cola
• Irish Football Association

Job roles
With this degree you could become:
• Event Manager
• Project Manager
• Leisure Manager
• Tourism Manager
• Sales and Marketing Manager
• Sport Facilities Manager
• Entertainment Manager

Career options
Continuing growth within the leisure and events sectors nationally and internationally provide wide-ranging opportunities for employment and include event and conference management, PR and marketing, tourism management, entertainment and venue management, leisure management and sports facilities management.

Opportunities also exist to progress onto postgraduate study including MSc International Tourism Management, MSc International Hospitality Management and MSc International Event Management.