You’ll gain comprehensive knowledge and practical skills in planning, organising, and executing various types of events. From music festivals to corporate events, comedy to sports matches, this degree will give you everything you need to succeed.

Become a master of organisation as you delve into the intricacies of event planning, logistics, and execution. Whether it’s coordinating with vendors, managing timelines, or troubleshooting on the fly, you’ll develop the skills needed to ensure every event runs seamlessly from start to finish.

You’ll forge lifelong connections with fellow students, industry professionals, and mentors. Through work placements, networking events, and hands-on projects, you’ll build a strong support system that will propel you to success in your career.

Learn from industry experts

Benefit from teaching by professionals actively working in diverse event sectors. Their real-time insights and case studies ensure your learning is current, relevant, and grounded in real-world practice.

Build professional networks

From day one, engage in live projects, event simulations, and collaborative planning exercises that mirror the fast-paced nature of event design and delivery, building confidence and professional skills.

Forge connections

through work placements, networking events, and hands-on projects, establishing a strong support system that will propel you to success in your career

Focus on sustainability and innovation

Embrace a curriculum that emphasizes innovation and sustainability, preparing you to shape the future of events by creating experiences that are inclusive, responsible, and forward-thinking.

You’ll work on a breadth of events; from music and comedy, theatre productions, to outdoor festivals, esports tournaments, community and corporate events. We work with the likes of Rough Trade, BBC, Just the Tonic, and artists and organisations from across the UK and wider.

You’ll learn and work alongside performers, engineers, producers, designers and events specialists in a creative and collaborative eco-system.

Module information

A standard full-time BA (Hons) course is made up of 120 credits studied each year. Some courses may vary, however, and you can find information on the total number of credits achieved per module below.

Here’s a breakdown of what you’ll be studying throughout the

Year OneYear TwoOptional placement yearFinal Year

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Explore The Events Industry

This module gives you a broad introduction to the events industry and helps you to understand how different types of events are planned, managed, and delivered.

Through a mix of workshops and visits to event venues and sites, you will explore a variety of event styles and learn how they are shaped by trends, audience needs, and stakeholder expectations.

You will examine the role and responsibilities of an event manager, gaining insight into how event teams are structured and how they operate within different sectors of the industry. You will also begin to understand the key characteristics of events and how these influence planning decisions.

The module also introduces you to important legal and compliance topics that are essential in event planning. You will explore legislation, licensing, legal and compliance in events, helping you understand how to keep events safe and inclusive.

20 credits

Event Operations Passport

The Operations Passport module introduces you to the essential procedures and working practices needed to professionally deliver safe and sustainable events.

You will explore the key responsibilities of event staff and learn how to work effectively as part of a team in live event environments.You will study the importance of legal compliance and understand how legislation affects the way we work, learning about safe work practices, manual handling, and how to protect your own wellbeing and that of others while working on-site.

You will also develop your ability to prepare and manage key event documents, such as risk assessments, production plans, sustainability assessment and safety actions plans. Clear and effective communication will be a focus, helping you to share information confidently and work well with others under pressure.

The module will also explore professional attitudes and behaviours expected in the events industry. You will reflect on how to present yourself in a professional way and how to respond to challenges that may arise when working in a team.

Marketing and Promotion in Events

In this module, you’ll step into the creative world of event marketing and discover how to design campaigns that capture attention and spark interest. You will explore how to connect with different audiences through storytelling, branding, and digital content that brings your event to life.

Through a series of workshops and seminars you will learn about the different types of event marketing and how to carry out market research that helps shape your ideas. You will explore how to define your event’s unique selling point (USP), build strong brand values, and make sure your marketing is inclusive and audience-focused.

You will get hands-on with content creation tools and software, developing skills in writing press releases, designing social media content, and creating promotional materials. You’ll also explore how AI can support your creative process and help you work more efficiently.

Throughout the module you will develop full marketing plan and learn how to pitch your ideas with confidence, using real-world examples and creative inspiration to develop campaigns that are both strategic and imaginative.

Event Design and Practice 1

Are you ready to bring your event ideas to life? This module gives you the chance to step into the role of an event manager, where you’ll design and deliver a live or simulated event experience for a real audience. Whether it’s a performance, a gathering, or experiential event, you’ll work as part of a team to make it happen.

You will begin by exploring how to take an idea and turn it into a full event concept. learning how to respond to a client brief, consider stakeholder needs, and decide what kind of event is suitable, appropriate, and impactful. You’ll also explore when it’s okay to take creative risks, and when it’s not.

Throughout the module, you’ll develop key soft skills used by event managers, including communication, collaboration, and problem-solving. You’ll use event planning frameworks to guide your work and learn how to manage practical elements like budgeting, staffing, site planning, and waste management.

You will also explore how to share documentation, plan resources, and work professionally as part of a team. Practise delivering your event and reflect on how it went, using stakeholder feedback to evaluate your success.

40 credits

Event Manager Toolkit

Stay calm, and lead with confidence. In this module you will explore what it truly means to be an event manager, from the skills and qualities you need to the decisions you’ll make under pressure.

You will begin by looking at the different types of event managers and identifying your own strengths through a skills audit. The module will teach you to explore the key characteristics of successful event professionals and how these may vary across different sectors, from corporate events to festivals.

Through collaborative tasks and self-led enquiry, you’ll examine real-world scenarios and learn how to respond to challenges in live event environments. You will explore essential tools such as time management techniques, moral and ethical sustainable practices, briefing activities, and contingency planning strategies. In the module you will be introduced to the basics of event business administration, including invoicing, financial management, and sourcing contractors. You’ll learn how to evaluate offers, plan for physical resources, and communicate to professional standards.

A key part of this module is learning how to adapt quickly. You will take part in a timed phase tests where you’ll respond to a changing scenario, updating your event plan in real time to meet new demands.

You will study one 20-credit Optional Module. There are a range of optional 20-credit modules - these options add personalisation to your course and cover content related to your course subject area. The Optional modules may change year on year and we purposely update these regularly to allow for industry input and innovations in the subject.

Event Proposal and Preparation

Step into the role of a professional event planner and bring your ideas to life. In this year 2 module, you’ll build on skills and attributes learnt in year 1, developing the documents, strategies, and professional mindset needed to deliver a live event that meets stakeholder expectations.

You will work through a series of lectures, workshops, and practical simulations to design an event tailored to a specific brief. You’ll create a full event manual, including operational policies, working pro-forma, and briefing materials, all aligned with industry standards. You’ll learn how to balance creative ideas with stakeholder needs, legal requirements, and logistical constraints.

As you build your event plan, you’ll explore the wider social, cultural, and intercultural landscape that shapes events today. You’ll consider how to design inclusive experiences for diverse audiences and how to effectively communicate your ideas.

You will also develop your understanding of financial compliance, invoicing, and internal vs. external event processes. Alongside this, you’ll reflect on your own career goals, building a personal development plan that supports your growth as a future event professional.

Event Production

You will develop a detailed understanding of the specialist areas involved in event production, including sustainable logistics/solutions, power distribution, lighting, structures, special effects, and site services. You’ll also explore how to manage both physical and human resources effectively, with a focus on safety, compliance, and professional standards.

Event Design and Practice 2

Building on the semester one Event Proposal and Preparation module, you’ll take your design and planning skills to the next level by working in teams to create events that deliver real social value. You’ll be challenged to think critically, and design experiences with purpose and value.

You will take part in the full process of event concept, planning and delivery through live or simulated scenarios. During seminars and workshops you will explore sector-specific approaches and apply them to your own event designs, using collaborative learning and hands-on tasks to build confidence and capability.

As part of your development, you’ll focus on professional competencies expected in live event environments. This includes financial management, bookkeeping, and the preparation of key administrative documents. You will also explore leadership, personal vision, and how to build strong professional relationships through networking and communication.

Research and Development in Sustainable Events

The future of events is changing and you will be part of shaping it. In this module, you’ll explore how research can drive innovation and sustainability in event design. You’ll learn how to adapt event concepts to meet global expectations, cultural needs, and sustainability responsibilities.

You will begin by developing your research skills through practical activities that help you find, evaluate, and use reliable sources. You’ll explore how to apply research to real-world event planning, using case studies, data analysis, and industry reports to inform your decisions. You will also examine responsible use of AI in research and presenting, analysing and evaluating data and sources.

The module will introduce you to sustainable practices in live events and how these align with wider business and enterprise goals. You’ll explore how to identify socially and culturally significant events, and how to design experiences that are inclusive, diverse, and globally aware.

Co Lab: Research, Exploration and Risk-taking

Through active participation with team-based problem solving, you will work together in mixed teams on a project where you will use your creative ideas to generate solutions to the challenge or brief. Your project will allow you to explore how creativity can make an impact in society, as you choose a theme of sustainability, social justice, enterprise and innovation or community. This collaborative learning experience will expose you to a range of new processes and approaches that will develop your creative thinking.

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Creative Live Event Production

Students will gain a broad understanding of how to create and use live events as part of a wider portfolio of activations to create a narrative and shape a conversation. Students will be introduced to the key themes within creative live event production including creating concepts/pitch decks, the importance of location, technical considerations such as lighting, sound and set and the power of collaboration as the centre of successful creative event production.

Podcast Production For Beginners

Podcasting currently represents the most dynamic and rapidly expanding sector within the media landscape. Over the past two decades, it has evolved from a nascent interest on the periphery of internet blogging into a multi-billion-pound industry.

This course is designed to equip students with the essential knowledge and best practices for developing and producing an original podcast series.

Introduction to Live Sound Technologies

Live Streaming and Broadcast Fundamentals

This module introduces you to the fundamental software and hardware technologies used in live streaming and broadcasting digital content. You will gain hands-on experience with a range of essential tools including cameras, lighting setups, vision mixing software and hardware, and graphic systems. The module places a strong emphasis on practical application, allowing you to explore both technical and creative aspects of streaming.

You will learn to use industry-standard platforms such as OBS and vMix, and develop an understanding of effective composition, lighting techniques, and camera operation for live environments. In addition to mastering the core technologies, you will explore automation tools, control surfaces, and plugins, as well as third-party applications that enhance the live broadcast workflow. The module also covers networked remote broadcasting setups, online streaming platforms, and video compression techniques.

As part of the content, you will investigate the requirements for broadcasting across multiple platforms, with attention to moderation, peripheral optimisation, and maintaining stream quality. Strategic content planning and production workflows will also be examined, ensuring you are prepared to deliver high-quality, engaging broadcasts to diverse audiences.

Journalism for the Creative Industries

Journalism for the Creative Industries is an exciting module that explores the dynamic intersection of journalism and the modern creative industries landscape.

The module equips students with the skills to produce engaging content across a range of formats, including features, news pieces, reviews, and copy for creative purposes.

Students will have the chance to engage in both written and video journalism, developing established techniques for conducting interviews and crafting compelling stories.

With a strong focus on contemporary industry practices, this module prepares creatives with an interest in journalism to navigate and contribute meaningfully to the world of the creative industries.

The module also explores the use of generative AI in journalism, considering its role in content creation, research, and storytelling. You will critically examine how AI tools can support journalistic practice while raising questions around ethics, originality, and credibility in the creative industries.

Creative Entrepreneurship

This optional module aims to develop your entrepreneurial mindset through an appreciation of the creative industries. It provides an opportunity for experiential learning by combining entrepreneurial theory, innovation, and creative problem solving.

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Optional Placement Year (Sandwich)*

We have an option for all of our students to undertake a placement year and allow you to decide whether this is right for you once you have completed years 1 and 2 of your course. This time spent working in industry provides our students with crucial work experience, which is highly prized and much sought after by employers upon graduation. If you are successful in securing a placement you will have the chance to gain an additional Certificate or Diploma in Professional Practice, dependent on duration.

The additional placement year incurs a fee. For international students considering the transfer to the 4-yr SW route it's important to seek advice from the International Student Support team and the Home Office regarding any potential visa implications and costs. For UK students, advice should also be sought regarding SLC eligibility, if applicable.

* If you choose to take the sandwich route option, you will need to apply for this course by using the full-time UCAS code.

0 credits

Study Abroad

If you're studying on our sandwich route you can also opt to study abroad for a full academic year, or for a semester, during Year Three. This is an optional and additional period of study that complements your degree at NTU as an alternative to taking a work placement.

This is an exciting opportunity to experience a different national culture, teaching and learning styles and subjects in an international environment. The destination university must be a year abroad / exchange partner of NTU or member of a formally recognised scheme such as the International Student Exchange Programme (ISEP).

Our NTU Global and student mobility team will support you in finding the right opportunity from one of the many international partners available around the world.

Successful completion of a period of international study will earn you a standalone award an International Study Certificate (minimum six weeks) or the International Study Diploma (minimum 36 weeks).

Industry Briefs

Get ready to dive into the real world of the creative industries! This module is all about tackling live industry work via real briefs or other professional practices and developing the skills you need to thrive in your career. Whatever you're producing, you’ll be responding to industry challenges, pushing your problem solving, project management and creativity to build a portfolio that sets you apart. With skills workshops, and hands-on experience, this is your chance to level up and prove what you can do within professional parameters.

By the end of the module you will have assets that could support your Future Pathways module outward facing portfolio for semester 2, and the skills can support your Capstone Project.

Event Sales, Sponsorship and Revenue streams

It's not just about ticket sales - events and experiences thrive with brand partnerships and innovative revenue strategies. In this module you will examine how brands co-create value, form strategic alliances, and unlock new income streams in an increasingly connected and competitive market.

Through a blend of real-world case studies, industry-led projects, and expert guest insights, you will critically analyse how event professionals and brand managers identify alignment, negotiate agreements, and build sustainable, mutually beneficial relationships.

You’ll explore frameworks for partnership development, stakeholder collaboration, and the legal and ethical considerations that underpin successful brand alliances. You will examine how AI is impacting stakeholder engagement and industry practices, and will further develop responsible AI use in preparing documents and reports.

The module will also challenge you to consider the broader economic and social impact of sponsorships and funding models, including fringe projects, charity sector revenue, and socially responsible brand engagement.

Future Pathways

This module provides an opportunity for you to consolidate your academic, practical, and professional learning into a focused and strategic portfolio that reflects your readiness for the next stage of your career.

Drawing on the experiences, insights, and skills developed throughout your degree, you will curate a body of work that articulates your professional identity and future direction within Music and Events industries. This is a chance to synthesise your journey so far and present a compelling narrative of your abilities, values, and ambitions.

The emphasis is on finalising your career or further study plans, demonstrating a clear understanding of industry expectations, and showcasing your preparedness for employment or continued education. Through engagement with professional practices and critical self-reflection, you will develop a portfolio that not only highlights your achievements but positions you confidently for your next steps.

Final Capstone Project: Preproduction

In this module you will apply what you have learnt throughout your course and start developing a Final Capstone Project. Working with your peers and lecturers, you will negotiate collaborative practice and individual achievement with the view of showcasing your work.

Depending on your course, these final capstone projects may be prescribed, collaborative or individual.

By the end of the module, you are expected to have arrived at an evidence-backed plan that can be implemented in Semester 2. You will have assessed any possible challenges and risks, including how collaboration and ethical considerations may affect your journey.

You will be submitting a project proposal for approval at the end of the module. In addition, you are expected to provide planning documentation and/or examples of work which will be negotiated with the course team when the assessment is set.

Any project work or expenditure can only take place after the project has been approved by the relevant course team.

The delivery comprises discipline-specific practical classes as well as lectures that will help you to design and contextualise the project.

Final Capstone Project

Final Capstone Project is the culmination of your degree and an opportunity to integrate your learning, skills and experiences. This is your chance to create something meaningful, challenge yourself, and showcase who you are as a professional in your field.

At the core of your project is a practical, creative or research-led negotiated output – what this entails depends on your discipline area. These projects may be prescribed, collaborative or individual.

Whatever form your project takes, you are expected to frame it as a research project as well as to consider aspects such as existing and/or emerging technologies (including AI), ways of working, sustainability and social responsibility. Moreover, you are required to critically reflect on the distance travelled, the role collaboration played and any challenges you faced and overcame. You are invited to link this reflection with your personal and professional goals. Your appendices will evidence processes and experimentation within your subject area.

We regularly review our course content based on student and employer feedback to ensure they remain current and relevant. This may result in changes to module content or availability in future years. Optional modules will only run where there is sufficient demand. This will be determined on a case-by-case basis to protect the academic and student experience.

Student experience

Khushi Kaur-Samra

BA (Hons) Event Management student

“I chose NTU for its reputation and the many awards its won.”

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Max Fountain

“NTU brings a vibrant culture especially regarding music and events.”

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Megan Cartwright

“There's lots of opportunities to have real life experience putting on events”

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How you're taught

This course incorporates a wide range of teaching methods including:

Lectures

Seminars

Reflection

Tutoring

Portfolio

Peer learning

The project-based learning and group activities form important elements of your learning, developing your ability to work in a team and enhancing your employability.

Showcase

You will be given the opportunity to exhibit your work during your time at NTU to members of the creative industries.

Artificial Intelligence and Innovation in Event Management

Our BA Event Management degree at NTU explores how Artificial Intelligence is transforming the live events industry—without replacing the creativity that makes it unique. You’ll discover how AI can streamline workflows, improve sustainability, and enhance accessibility, while critically examining its ethical implications, from ownership of creative output to bias in algorithms and the impact on employment. Through interactive workshops and reflective assignments, you’ll tackle real-world challenges such as balancing automation with human creativity and advocating for responsible, ethical practices.

By engaging with cutting-edge tools, you’ll develop adaptability—a core skill for an industry in rapid technological evolution. You’ll graduate ready to evaluate emerging technologies, integrate them responsibly, and future-proof your career in a sector where innovation and integrity go hand in hand. This is a space for curiosity, collaboration, and responsible innovation. Find out more about AI, Creativity and Innovation at the Nottingham School of Art & Design | Nottingham Trent University.

How you're assessed

On the this course, you’ll be assessed through a mix of practical and creative tasks designed to reflect real-world industry practice. Expect to submit portfolios, deliver presentations, and take part in simulated event planning exercises. Assessments are authentic, meaning they mirror the kind of work you’d do in a professional setting. You’ll work both individually and in groups to build key skills like teamwork, communication, and problem-solving. Every student gets individual feedback and grades, even for group work. Reflective tasks help you understand your strengths and prepare for your future career. You’ll be supported throughout, with clear guidance and chances to practise before submitting work.

Contact hours

For each 20-credit module, you’ll spend about 200 hours learning overall. Around 40 of those hours will be taught in lectures or seminars. The rest of the time is for independent study, reading, research, or working on assignments.

Who will teach you?

Andy Atkin

Senior Lecturer (Teaching)

Andy is a Senior Lecturer and Course Leader for both the BA and MA Event Management programmes. He is responsible for the strategic and academic leadership of the courses. He oversees all aspects of course delivery, curriculum development, quality assurance, and student experience, ensuring alignment with institutional goals and industry standards. He leads and support a dynamic course team, fostering a collaborative and innovative teaching environment.

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Libby Ralph

Lecturer (Teaching)

As a lecturer in Events Management at NTU, Libby teach modules on Live Event Practice and Professional Opportunities.

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Parisa Eliyon

Lecturer

Lecturer (FHEA) and student tutor at Nottingham Trent University in Event Management and Music Business.

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Richard Walpole

Richard delivers a range of career-focused modules on the Event Management undergraduate and postgraduate courses.

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Joseph Heap

Joe Heap, Lecturer in Event Management at NTU’s School of Art & Design, teaches sustainable events, major project development, and marketing strategy at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

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Entry requirements

UK students

Standard offer: 112 UCAS Tariff points from up to four qualifications

Contextual offer: 104 UCAS Tariff points from up to four qualifications

To find out what qualifications have tariff points, please use our tariff calculator.

Additional requirements

Additional requirements for UK students

There are no additional requirements for this course.

Contextual offers

We consider every application in the context of your individual circumstances and educational background. This may include information about where you live, the school or college you attended, or experiences that may have shaped your educational journey. This is known as a contextual offer, and we use information provided through UCAS to help inform our decisions. By considering achievement in context, we can better recognise academic potential and ensure applicants are assessed as fairly and fully as possible.

Meeting our entry requirements

Hundreds of qualifications in the UK have UCAS Tariff points attached to specific grades, including A-levels, BTECs, T Levels and many more. You can use your grades and points from up to four different qualifications to meet our criteria. Enter your predicted or achieved grades into our Tariff calculator to find out how many points your qualifications are worth.

Other qualifications and experience

NTU welcomes applications from students with non-standard qualifications and learning backgrounds, either for year one entry or for advanced standing beyond the start of a course into year 2 or beyond.

We consider study and/or credit achieved from a similar course at another institution (otherwise known as credit transfer), vocational and professional qualifications, and broader work or life experience.

Our Recognition of Prior Learning and Credit Transfer Policy outlines the process and options available for this route. If you wish to apply via Recognition of Prior Learning, please contact the central Admissions and Enquiries Team who will be able to support you through the process.

Getting in touch

If you need more help or information, get in touch through our enquiry form.

International students

Academic entry requirements: 112 UCAS Tariff points from up to four qualifications. We accept equivalent qualifications from all over the world. Please check your international entry requirements by country.

English language requirements: See our English language requirements page for requirements for your subject and information on alternative tests and Pre-sessional English.

Additional international requirements

Additional requirements for international students

If you need help achieving the academic entry requirements, we offer a Foundation preparation course for this degree. The course is offered through our partner Nottingham Trent International College (NTIC) based on our City campus.

English language requirements

View our English language requirements for all courses, including alternative English language tests and country qualifications accepted by the University.

If you need help achieving the language requirements, we offer a Pre-Sessional English for Academic Purposes course on our City campus which is an intensive preparation course for academic study at NTU.

If you have the right level of qualifications, you may be able to start your Bachelors degree at NTU in year 2 or year 3. This is called ‘advanced standing’ entry and is decided on a case-by case basis after our assessment of your qualifications and experience.

You can view our Recognition of Prior Learning and Credit Transfer Policy which outlines the process and options available, such as recognising experiential learning and credit transfer.

Sign up for emails

Sign up to receive regular emails from the International Office. You'll hear about our news, scholarships and any upcoming events in your country with our expert regional teams.

If you need advice about studying at NTU as an international student or how to apply, our international webpages are a great place to start. If you have any questions about your study options, your international qualifications, experience, grades or other results, please get in touch through our enquiry form. Our international teams are highly experienced in answering queries from students all over the world.

Policies

We strive to make our admissions procedures as fair and clear as possible. To find out more about how we make offers, visit our admissions policies page.

Fees and funding

UK students - see the fees for this course, as well as information about funding and support.

£10,050 per year

Year abroad - £1,507

Placement year - £2,010

If you choose to do a placement year or year abroad, you'll pay a reduced fee for that year. Please be aware that you will be charged the fee set for the year this takes place, rather than being fixed at the rate applicable when you start your course, and any increases are subject to Government approval. As a guide, the fees above are for the 2027/28 academic year.

Find out about the extra support we may be able to provide to help pay for uni, including NTU bursaries and scholarships.

You will need to pay tuition fees for each year that you are at university. The tuition fees, including the placement year and study abroad options are subject to government policy and may change in future years of study.

Preparing for the financial side of student life is important, but we don’t want you to feel anxious or confused about it. Visit our fees and funding pages if you have any concerns.

International students - see the fees for this course, as well as payment advice and scholarships.

£19,150 per year

You will need to pay tuition fees for each year that you are at university. The tuition fees might increase from the second year of your undergraduate course, in line with inflation and as specified by the UK government.

Scholarships

We offer international scholarships of up to 50% of your tuition fee. You can apply for a scholarship when you have an offer to study at NTU.

Living costs

See our advice on managing your money and the cost of living as an international student in Nottingham.

Paying fees

As an international student, you'll need to make an advance payment as part of your offer conditions. You'll then need to pay your tuition fees in full, or have an agreement to pay in two further instalments, in order to enrol on the course.

Find out how and when to pay your fees, including information about your advance payment, instalment dates and how to make payments securely to the University.

Enquiries

If you have any queries relating to advance payments or arrangements to pay, please contact our friendly and experienced international enquiries team.

Additional costs

Your course fees cover the cost of studies and include loads of great benefits, such as the use of our library, support from our expert Employability team and free use of the IT equipment across our campuses. There are just a few additional things you may need to budget for:

Textbooks and library books

Your modules will point you to key textbooks and recommended reading. Many are available online, and in our libraries, but some students choose to buy their own copies. You’ll receive resource lists showing where to access eBooks, digital resources and physical copies. Our friendly Library team is always on hand to help you find what you need.

Printing and photocopying costs

The University allocates an annual printing and copying allowance of £20 depending on the course you are studying. For more details about costs for additional print and copying required over and above the annual allowance please see the printing and photocopying information on the Library website.

Field trips

All essential field trip costs will be included in your course fees. There may be the opportunity to take part in optional field trips, which do incur additional costs.

Graduate Festival

In your final year, the Nottingham School of Art & Design will provide infrastructure costs for the Graduate Festival Showcase.

Year abroad

If you choose to study abroad for a year, you may need to consider additional costs such as visas, vaccinations, accommodation and travel expenses.

Placements

If you're undertaking a placement year, you'll need to budget for accommodation and any travel costs you may incur whilst on placement. Many of our placement students do earn a salary whilst on placement which can help to cover these living costs.

Fees and funding advice

For more advice and guidance, phone the Student Money Team on +44 (0)115 848 2494.

Cost of living information and support

Managing your money can help you make the most of life at NTU. Here's how we can support you, and now you can make your funding go further.

Cost of living in Nottingham

Our student benefits and free services

Money advice for international students

Careers and employability

Your time at Nottingham School of Art & Design doesn’t have to stop once you finish your undergraduate course. Choose to continue your studies on our postgraduate degrees that can help you further develop your skills and obtain the experience you need to get a head start in your career.

You’ll leave Nottingham School of Art & Design with a long list of contacts and the skills, knowledge and experience to enter the global events industry. You will have the skills to work in small, medium, and large-scale event design and delivery, independently or in employment.

You will be equipped to apply your skills in networking, communication, administration and management across the wider events and entertainment industry, providing you with ample employment pathways.

Employability Promise

Personalised support, one-on-one coaching and industry-specific advice – it’s all part of our Employability Promise. And it doesn’t end when you leave NTU – you’ll have access to all our careers services for three years after you graduate (conditions apply).

Assessed work-like experience

We’ve embedded at least eight weeks of assessed work-like experience into all of our courses. This gives you the opportunity to apply your learning in real-world scenarios, build your confidence, and develop the experience employers are looking for.

NTU Enterprise

If you’re a budding entrepreneur, NTU Student Enterprise can help you to develop your ideas and innovations and turn them into a reality. We also offer training, mentoring, workshops, financial advice and more to develop your business skills.

Where your course could take you

Discover how our students and alumni used their qualification to further their careers. Take a look at our other profiles and explore the possibilities awaiting you.

Cassius on developing skills needed to host events

Cassius shares their experience working on live projects, which gave them experience in marketing, ticketing, security and team management

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Campus and facilities

On this course you’ll study across various facilities located on our City Campus. You’ll get to learn your trade in facilities that operate public-facing events every week of the year.

In Metronome you’ll find some amazing facilities, jam-packed with recording studios, rehearsal rooms, performances spaces, and a 400-capacity venue. With its unrivalled reputation for the quality of its sound and visuals, it’s home to a commercial programme of live events throughout the year; from music to theatre productions. It’s the perfect space to develop your skills and connect with the pros.

Providing more event experience opportunities is NTU X; a 14,000 sq ft complex kitted out with world-class facilities and technology for esports and other emerging technologies. It’s here where you’ll have the chance to work on esports tournaments and a range of corporate events.

Applying

Application for this course is through the UCAS application form.

Apply through UCAS

You can apply for this course through UCAS. If you are not applying to any other UK universities, you can apply directly to us on our NTU applicant portal.

Please read our application guidance before you start your application.

We advise you to prepare and apply as early as you can as Student visa processing time can vary.

We'll send you important emails throughout the application process. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam mail folder.

Apply through NTU portal

Personal statement guidance

You’ll submit a personal statement with your UCAS application – here are our tips on what to include and how to structure your personal statement.

Application support

If you have any questions about applying, get in touch through our online form or call us on 44 (0)115 848 4200.

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