Festival Management BA(Hons) at Falmouth University

Programme overview

A degree in planning, producing and operating festivals and live events. It was previously known as Sustainable Festival Management BA(Hons) and was renamed in 2025.

Department: Cornwall Business School | Duration: 3 years / 4 years (full-time / professional placement) | Study mode: full-time; optional professional placement year (sandwich) | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Falmouth, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Available over three years or with a professional placement. Modules include The Festival Industry, The Attendee Experience, Live Production Management, Wellbeing, Exploring Sustainability, Promotional Communications, Festival Design, Project Management, Research Methods, Festival Operations.

Career pathways

Graduates could work in: Festival and event management organisations; Venue operators; Marketing agencies; Public agencies and local authorities; The creative industries sector; Tourist and event attractions and destinations; The music and entertainment sectors.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Three year degree and four year degree with professional placement: minimum 96 UCAS Tariff points. GCSE English Language grade 4 (C) or equivalent. English language: Equivalent to IELTS Academic 6.0 overall score, with at least 5.5 in Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Full-time UK Source

International applicants: GBP 19,950 a year (2027/28). Full-time EU/international Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years / 4 years (full-time / professional placement)

Apply through the official page: https://www.falmouth.ac.uk/study/apply/apply-for-undergraduate-courses

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