Events HNC

Course code 128N

What is special about this course?

The HNC Events provides a qualification understood and respected by employers from a diverse range of industries.

The course will provide a range of theoretical and practical skills required to become an events organiser. Successful completion of the course will allow graduates to leave with a broad experience in organising as well as supporting events of all sizes.

Special features

  • You will develop skills that will prepare you for employment in the events industry in a supervisory level post
  • You will gain an understanding of the role and application of the skills required in the events industry
  • You will develop key transferable skills, which are relevant to a range of industries

 

Accommodation

We offer modern student accommodation at a number of our locations.

Entry requirements

  • 1 Higher at grade C or above PLUS 2 National 4 passes including English OR
  • 1 A level at grade D or above PLUS 2 GCSE passes including English OR
  • SVQ Level 3 in Hospitality Supervision and Leadership; City and Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Professional Food and Beverage Service; NC Events Co-ordination OR
  • Foundation Apprenticeship Business Skills
  • Prospective students without the standard entry requirements as listed above are encouraged to apply

Year 1 - HNC

Units may include:

  • Creating a culture of customer care (S1)
  • Communication: business communication (S2)
  • Event budgeting and funding (SC)
  • Event legislation: safety and licensing (S1)
  • Events industry: an introduction (SC)
  • Events: graded unit (S2)
  • Human resource management: an introduction (S2)
  • Information technology applications software 1 (S1)
  • Marketing: an introduction (S1)
  • Organising an event (SC)
  • Public relations: principles and practice (S2)
  • Work experience (SC)

Key
S1 = Semester 1
S2 = Semester 2
SC = Semester Continuous (these modules may be studied across either/both semesters)

How will I study my course?

  • Full-time
  • Part-time
  • You will study by way of face-to-face lectures and tutorials
  • You will be assessed through essays, reports, presentations, case studies and practical projects

How long will my course last?

  • Full-time: 1 year
  • Part-time: 2 years

Where can I study my course?

  • Inverness

Start date

  • September

Fees

For students normally domiciled in Scotland, with a term-time address in Scotland, the following fees apply:

This includes

  • EU nationals with settled or pre-settled status in the UK,
  • EEA/Swiss nationals with settled status in the UK
  • EEA/Swiss nationals with pre-settled status who are self-employed or migrant workers in the UK.
Higher National Awards (HNC, HND)2022-232023-24
Full-time per year £1,285 £1,285
Part-time (per HN credit) £86 £86

Rest of UK students

For students normally domiciled in the rest of the UK (England, Wales and N. Ireland, including Channel Islands and the Isle of Man) and with a term time address in Scotland, the following fees apply:

Higher National Awards (HNC, HND)2022-232023-24
Full-time per year £7,110 £7,110
Part-time (per HN credit) £474 £474

Fees are payable in advance each academic year unless otherwise agreed.

There are a number of funding options available to UK students to help you pay for your studies and your cost of living while studying.

International students

For students who do not normally reside in the UK, including EU/EEA and Swiss nationals without settled or pre-settled status in the UK, with a term-time address in Scotland, the following fees apply:

This includes EEA/Swiss nationals with pre-settled status who are not self-employed or migrant workers in the UK.

Higher National Awards (HNC, HND)2022-232023-24
Full-time per year £7,440 £7,980
Part-time (per HN credit) £496 £532

Part-time study is not open to international student requiring Student Route visa sponsorship to study in the UK.

Funding

UHI has a number of scholarships, bursaries, awards, and discretionary fund opportunities available to new and current students. Please use the A-Z of funds or use the filter to see which ones may be relevant to you. All students are welcome to apply.

Further information on funding your studies is also available, please see the attached link or contact the relevant UHI partner.

What can I do on completion of my course?

On successful completion of the course you may seek employment as:

  • Events manager
  • Events assistant
  • Events organiser
  • Events co-ordinator

Can I progress into further study?

On successful completion of the HNC, you can progress to the second year of the BA (Hons) Events Management. Alternatively, you may be able to progress to year two of the BA (Hons) Hospitality Management.

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We are delighted that you are thinking about studying at the University of the Highlands and Islands. We operate a fair and open admissions system committed to equality of opportunity and non-discrimination. We consider all applications on merit and on the basis of ability to achieve, without discrimination on grounds of gender, age, disability, ethnicity and socio-economic background. We welcome applications from all prospective students and aim to provide appropriate and efficient services to students with disabilities.