Foundation Year (Level 3)
The Foundation Year provides a supportive and accessible introduction to higher education, particularly for students from non-traditional academic backgrounds. It is designed to build confidence and prepare students for successful progression to Level 4 study.
Students develop core academic, analytical and communication skills, including academic writing and research, alongside an introduction to business, finance and management principles relevant to the creative industries. Learning is delivered through a problem-based, project-led approach that encourages creative thinking, collaboration and reflection.
Throughout the year, students explore different perspectives, ethical approaches and real-world creative and commercial contexts, supporting their personal, academic and professional development as they prepare for undergraduate study.
Core units/ modules include:

• Unit 1: Creative Challenge: Identity, Environment, Community (40 credits
• Unit 2: Creative Challenge: Systems, Story and Change (40 credits)
• Unit 3: Final Major Project (40 credits)

Level 4
Level 4 introduces students to study at higher education level and builds core skills in event management, including idea generation, event design, planning, feasibility, responsibility and evaluation. Students develop an understanding of how events are created, managed and delivered, alongside the wider impact of creative projects.
Throughout the year, students take part in live projects for different audiences, helping them gain practical experience and confidence in applying their learning. A strong emphasis is placed on research skills, encouraging students to explore purpose, meaning and context within events and festivals, and to understand their role within wider social and cultural settings.
Core units/ modules include:

• CIM408 – Introduction to Creative Project Management (40 credits)
• CIM409 – The Purpose, Meaning and Impact of Creative Projects (40 credits)
• CIM410 – Project Lab (40 credits)

Level 5
At Level 5, students take on more complex live event projects, working to real briefs set by external clients. This means managing client expectations, responding professionally to feedback, and taking responsibility for delivering high-quality outcomes. Developing strong communication, teamwork and people-management skills is central to success at this stage.
Students also learn how to research, develop and present ideas for a start-up creative business. This builds confidence in pitching ideas, understanding the basics of funding, and communicating business concepts clearly and professionally.
The second year also offers opportunities to gain valuable experience within the creative industries, helping students explore career interests and build practical skills that support future employment or progression into the final year.
Core units/ modules include:

• CIM501 - Client Brief (40 credits)
• CIM502 – Audiences Marketing and Programming (20 credits)
• CIM504 – Creative Entrepreneurship and Business Planning (20 credits)
• CIM505 – Contemporary issues in the Creative Industries (20 credits)
• CIM506 – Industry Insight (20 credits)

Level 6
In the final year, students bring together everything they have learned to design and deliver a creative, professional-level event. This major project allows students to showcase their skills, creativity and impact, and forms the centrepiece of their graduate portfolio.
Alongside this, students either explore a topic of personal and professional interest through independent research or work on a consultancy-style project with a real client, gaining experience of professional practice and industry expectations.
By the end of Level 6, students graduate with strong examples of their work, clear stories to share with employers, and the confidence to progress into the events industry or further postgraduate study.
Core modules include:

• CIM601 – Major Project Planning (20 credits)
• CIM602 – Dissertation (40 credits)

OR

• CIM603 – Consultancy Project (40 credits)
• CIM604 – Major Project (60 credits)

Entry requirements are subject to regular review. The entry requirements applicable to a particular academic year will be published on the awarding partner website (and externally as appropriate e.g. UCAS)

Entry onto Foundation (Level 3): 

All applicants regardless of the entry route, academic or non‑academic, all applicants are required to attend the PFF and must successfully complete it in order to receive the final offer.

Academic Route
Applicants are expected to have achieved either a minimum two A Levels at grade DD/Equivalent;
or BTEC    
or T Level Pass;
or A combination of qualifications totalling 48 UCAS points  minimum.
or Access to HE Diploma

Non Academic Route
You will be required to attend and pass a compulsory Prepare For Foundation assessment day where you will take part in a variety of activities which will assess your suitability for the course. 
Applicants must be able to demonstrate, through activities, and written description of their previous experience and study/career goals, or other admissions processes such as interview for the course. 
The applicant should demonstrate a genuine commitment and motivation for higher education study in this subject. 

For Students applying without academic qualifications, applicants must have studied or demonstrate appropriate experiences a minimum of two years post GCSE level. 

Mature Students
It is expected that some applicants will be mature students with work experience, who wish to further their career development. These applicants will be processed through the Awarding University’s standard admission procedures, which may involve an interview as part of the process, or request of other documents such as detailed above. 

UK Management College will conduct any necessary initial interviews and the initial admissions processes to evaluate eligibility.

Teaching is delivered through a blended learning approach that includes lectures, seminars, workshops and project-based learning. Learning activities are interactive and practice-focused, supporting the development of professional skills alongside academic understanding.
Students are supported through the Virtual Learning Environment (Canvas), where learning materials, assessment briefs and feedback are accessed. Teaching emphasises collaboration, reflective practice and applied learning aligned to professional event industry contexts.

Assessment methods are designed to reflect real-world event management practice and may include:

• Written reports and reflective journals
• Event proposals and project plans
• Presentations and professional pitches
• Portfolio and practical submissions

Feedback is provided electronically via Canvas and supports students in understanding strengths, areas for development and progression across the course.