Over the past 20 years, there has been an explosion of cultural and commercial events across the world, from local creative events to international, multidisciplinary festivals that transform major cities such as Edinburgh. This course will equip you with the vibrant learning environment, practical experience, and supported self-directed study needed to understand the synergies, theory and practice of developing and managing cultural and arts-based events. The curriculum covers the expansive variety of cultural events. During the course you will learn what it takes to organise community-based celebrations, local events, established festival networks, high art festivals, live music events, and large-scale international events. You could work with organisations such as the British Arts Festivals Association, Festival Republic (the company behind Latitude and Reading festivals), U-Live or The Spark Festival, a children’s art festival. Through guest lectures and workshops, you will also have opportunities to meet and network with professionals from the cultural events industry.Duration: One year full-time
Which department am I in?
De Montfort University
Study options
Full Time
(1 Year)
Tuition fees
£16,800.00 (US$ 21,696)
per year
This is a fixed fee
Start date
September 2026
Venue
De Montfort University
City Campus,
The Gateway,
Leicester,
LE1 9BH, Central England, United Kingdom
Entry requirements
For international students
You should have the equivalent or above of a 2:2 UK bachelors honours degree. We encourage and welcome applications from applicants with a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.