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Over the past 20 years, there has been a huge increase in cultural and commercial events around the world, ranging from local creative gatherings to international festivals that transform cities like Edinburgh, Amsterdam, Dubai, and Hong Kong. This course provides a lively learning environment, combining theory, the latest industry knowledge, and self-directed study to help you understand how to develop and manage cultural events and creative businesses.
The curriculum covers a wide range of cultural events and the organizations that present them. You will learn about the principles of event management and enterprise involved in organizing community celebrations, local events, established festival networks, live music events, and international festivals. Through guest lectures and workshops, you will have the chance to meet and network with professionals from the creative and cultural industries. There are also placement opportunities, where past students have worked with various regional arts and cultural organizations, such as the Birmingham Hippodrome and Leicester City Council’s Festivals and Events Team.
Key Features:
> You can earn a Postgraduate Diploma or Postgraduate Certificate depending on the credits you achieve.
> This course focuses on cultural events, the cultural sector, and the festival community, tailored to meet the needs of this growing industry.
> Explore the connection between culture, business, and management to develop skills in creating and managing cultural and commercial events.
> Have the chance to do an industry placement (depending on credits achieved) to gain practical and professional experience.
> Learn from industry-active experts, who will keep you updated on new trends and developments, offering opportunities for your research projects and placements.
Get involved with DMU’s annual Cultural Exchange Festival.
