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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: N820
International Festival and Event Management
Edinburgh Napier UniversityEdinburgh, Scotland
4 yearsDuration
£1,820Per Year (Intl)
£25,000Avg. Graduate Salary
86%Satisfaction
Course Overview
The BA (Hons) International Festival and Event Management at Edinburgh Napier University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about driving organisational success. Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Our International Festival & Event Management course has a 94% overall student satisfaction score (National Student Survey, 2023). You'll learn how to plan, design, market, operate and develop events, as well as how these events can be used to help local economies and communities. With options of a 24-week work placement and study abroad, this course offers excellent preparation for your career in festivals and events management. International tuition fees are £1,820 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 86% student satisfaction rating, and a median graduate salary of £21,000 within three years.
What You'll Learn
Festival and Event Planning
Event Marketing and Promotion
Organisational Management for Events
Tourism and Destination Development
Hospitality Operations and Customer Experience
Event Finance and Budget Management
Cultural Tourism and Community Impact
Entrepreneurship in the Events Industry
UCAS Code:N820
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | CCC Minimum offer entry requirement. Standard entry requirement higher; competition for places varies year to year. |
| International Baccalaureate | 27 points Award of Diploma with 27 points overall with three HL subjects at grades 6, 5, 4. |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 56 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£1,820
per year
Total Course Cost (4 years)£7,280
Home Student Fee
£9,790
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — Edinburgh Napier University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £24,000 | £25,000 | £29,000 |
| 3 years | £17,000 | £21,000 | £26,000 |
| 5 years | £22,000 | £26,500 | £32,000 |
UK subject average: £25,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▼ 16% below UK average salary
This course
£21,000
UK average
£25,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ Close to UK average salary
This course
£26,500
UK average
£25,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £5,500 from year 3 to year 5
Official Data
Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH17-01-06). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
90%Working
10%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
85%Professional Jobs
Official Data
Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
Student Satisfaction
Course-level dataNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
86%
Overall
Teaching on my course
86%Learning opportunities
83%Assessment and feedback
90%Academic support
89%Organisation and management
93%Learning resources
80%Student voice
79%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
75%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Official Data
Source: This specific course at this provider
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About Edinburgh Napier University
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