Our Events and International Festivals Management Diploma of Higher Education (DipHE) offers an engaging blend of academic and practical experience, designed to help you build core skills and knowledge for a successful career in the events industry.This two-year program focuses on essential elements of event management, with courses covering Festivals, Sports Events, Conferences, Weddings, and more. Through this curriculum, you’ll develop a solid understanding of event operations and gain insights into how to work creatively and effectively in a variety of event contexts.You will explore key topics such as event impacts and legacies, stakeholder engagement, event scoping and planning, funding, and marketing. These courses provide the foundational skills needed to manage events with confidence and to navigate the global events industry. The program also covers sustainability issues in events, equipping you to incorporate responsible practices in your work.The course is assessed entirely through coursework, with a focus on hands-on and industry-based assignments. You’ll gain practical experience in areas like event planning and production, event marketing, project management, and safety and licensing regulations, preparing you to apply your skills directly in the field.By the end of this diploma program, you’ll be ready to enter the event management industry with a solid foundation in event finance, community engagement, and the essential skills to support local and international events. This DipHE is ideal for those passionate about events and eager to start a career in this dynamic field.
Which department am I in?
Hospitality and Tourism Management
Study options
Full Time
(2 Years)
Tuition fees
£15,600.00 (US$ 20,146)
Overall
This is a fixed fee
Start date
September 2027
Venue
SA1 Waterfront Campus, Swansea
UWTSD,
Kings Road,
Swansea,
SA1 8AL, Wales, United Kingdom
Entry requirements
For international students
Visa and funding requirements
If you are not from the UK and you do not already have residency here, you may need to apply for a visa.
For courses of more than six months duration you will require a Student visa.
International students who require a Student visa should apply for our full-time courses as these qualify for Student visa sponsorship.
For full information read our visa application and guides.
Please note students receiving US Federal Aid are only able to apply for in-person, on-campus programmes which will have no elements of online study.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.