Overview

This International Festival and Event Management MSc course from Edinburgh Napier University will equip you with the knowledge you need to successfully plan, coordinate and manage international festivals and events, and to devise policies and strategies for the festival and event industry.

Edinburgh is the most famous festival city in the world with more than 70 years’ history of arts and cultural festivals. Visitors from all over the globe travel to this tourism-friendly capital city every year to experience its renowned arts and cultural festivals alongside its thriving portfolio of entertainment, business, and sporting events, making it a great place to study international festival and event management.

Career opportunities:

A Festival Director is responsible for overseeing and managing the planning, organization, and execution of a festival or cultural event. Their role is multifaceted, involving artistic direction, logistics, financial management, marketing, and overall leadership. The specific responsibilities of a Festival Director can vary depending on the nature and size of the festival.

Daily tasks and responsibilities in this role may include:

Post-Festival reporting

Marketing & Promotion

Budget management

Strategic Direction

Funding & Sponsorship

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Programme Structure

Modules include:

Business Skills for Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management
Case Studies in International Tourism
Contemporary Issues in Festivals and Events
Contemporary Issues in Hospitality Management
Destination Marketing
Developing Intercultural Competence in the Workplace
Tourism Concepts and Issues
Natural Area Tourism

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-08 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

International Relations Marketing Event Management View 53 other Masters in Event Management in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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General requirements

The entry requirement for this course is a Bachelor (Honours) Degree at 2:2 or above. We look for applicants to have a background in any discipline in order to be eligible for the programme. Please note this is a conversion programme and may not be suitable for those with an academic background in event management.
We may also consider lesser qualifications if you have sufficient professional work experience within the industry.
We welcome applications from students studying a wide range of international qualifications.

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Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

19750 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 19750 GBP per year during 12 months.
National

9160 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9160 GBP per year during 12 months.

Scotland, England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Republic of Ireland £9,160
Overseas and EU £19,750

Living costs for Edinburgh

725 - 1167 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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What students do after studying

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Tuition Fee

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Living costs for Edinburgh

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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