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International Events Management HND

(SCQF level 8)

Events, Hospitality and Tourism, Hospitality and Leisure

Mode of Study

Full-time

Start Date

25th Aug 2025, 2 years

Location

City Campus

  • Applications from International Students Welcome
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    Overview

    This course is designed for those seeking a career in Event Management.  Throughout this course, you will cover a wide range of subjects ensuring a good knowledge base, alongside relevant practical skills necessary for a successful career in the exciting, dynamic events sector.

    This course is placed on the Scottish Credit Qualifications Framework at Level 8. 

    GCU Pathways Option - BA (Hons) International Events and Tourism Management

    Pathway students apply for and enrol on the undergraduate BA (Hons) International Events and Tourism Management at Glasgow Caledonian University. In the first two years, they study HND Events Management at City of Glasgow College while preparing for years 3 and 4 (for Honours) of the degree at GCU.  BA (Hons) International Events Management graduates enjoy excellent career prospects as event managers, festival coordinators, fundraising managers, conference organisers, project managers and policy officers.
    • Applications for the Pathways option should be made via UCAS and you can find the minimum entry requirements on GCU website.
    • Applications for the HND International Events Management at the college should be made directly to the college using the application button above.

    Entry requirements

    Minimum entry requirements

    • Two Highers at Grade C or above including one from Business Management, English, Modern Studies, Economics, History or similar; OR
    • Relevant NQ Award at SCQF Level 6; OR
    • PDA Events SCQF Level 6; OR
    • Equivalent qualifications or extensive supervisory/management experience.

    Applicants with an HNC Events Management are encouraged to apply directly onto the 2nd year of the programme.

    Additional selection requirements

    You'll be invited for a group and/or individual interview where you can find out more about the course and tell us why you're interested in this subject area or we'll make an offer based on your application form.

    ESOL entry requirements

    Applicants whose first language is not English should have minimum SQA ESOL National 5 or equivalent for NC/NQ courses and ESOL Higher or equivalent for HNC/D courses.

    What you study

    Year 1

    • Communication: Practical Skills.
    • Conferences: An introduction.
    • Digital Culture: Online Communication.
    • Event Budgeting and Funding.
    • Event Legislation: Safety and Licensing.
    • Events industry: An Introduction.
    • Organising an Event.
    • Events Principles and Practices of Sustainable Events.
    • Events: Graded Unit 1.
    • Exhibition Planning and Organisation.
    • Live Performance: Events.
    • Marketing: An Introduction.
    • Using Software Application Packages.
    • Work Placement.

    Year 2

    • Behavioural Skills for Business.
    • Entrepreneurship in the Creative Industries.
    • Event Legislation: Contracts and Protection.
    • Food and Beverage Events.
    • Management of Human Resources in Hospitality 1.
    • Events: Contemporary Issues and Influences.
    • Managing an Event.
    • Managing Financial Resources in Hospitality.
    • Marketing Planning in Travel and Tourism.
    • Principles and Practice of Selling.
    • Public Relations: Principles and Practice.

    After the course

    Careers

    This course prepares you for a career in planning, organisation and management within the events sector including conferences, exhibitions, festivals and special events. Many of our graduates successfully secure work before completing the course.

    Continuing Study

    Successful students can:

    • Continue study at City of Glasgow College on Year 3 of BA International Hospitality, Events and Tourism Management - awarded by Queen Margaret University.

    OR apply for

    • Year three of BA Events Management at the University of the West of Scotland.
    • Year three of BA Events & Festival Management at Edinburgh Napier University.
    • Year three of BA International Events and Tourism Management at Glasgow Caledonian University.

    GCU Pathways Option - BA (Hons) International Events Management Pathway

    Pathway students apply for and enrol on the undergraduate BA (Hons) International Events and Tourism Management at Glasgow Caledonian University. In the first two years, they study HND Events Management at City of Glasgow College while preparing for years 3 and 4 (for Honours) of the degree at GCU.  BA (Hons) International Events Management graduates enjoy excellent career prospects as event managers, festival coordinators, fundraising managers, conference organisers, project managers and policy officers.
    • Applications for the Pathways option should be made via UCAS and you can find the minimum entry requirements on GCU website.

    Teaching

    How the course is taught

    The course is delivered over 2 years. The units are divided over 2 semesters each year. There is a blend of both theory and practical delivery within the course.

    Assessment methods

    A variety of assessment methods are used including individual reports, assignments, portfolios, group work, online assessments and practical observational checklists.

    Additional Information

    Materials

    Applicants should have access to a PC/Laptop and wi-fi.

    • Mode of Study:
      Full-time
    • Start Date:
      25th Aug 2025, 2 years
    • Location:
      City Campus
    • Applications from International Students Welcome