Event Management Masters in the UK. 17 Courses.

So you want to get in to a career where you could:
manage a celebrity,
or work where you can watch and meet some celebrities,
or as a lover of cricket you are inspired by IPL,
or as a movie buff you are awed by the glamour of Bollywood, Filmfare, IIFA,
or well, you simply wish to work with top event management companies like Wizcraft, Percept D Mark, IMG Event Management and such others,
or you wish to plan weddings, organize parties, manage talent hunt and reality shows, organize fashion shows, work around sports events, plan corporate events and conferences or even run your own event management firm

The above are some reasons we get when students discuss their interests in studying event management.

We get these quite a bit:
"Should I study event management in India or can I study abroad?"
"Will studying event management abroad add value?"
"Where all can I work after studying event management?"
"Are there enough event management jobs when I will return to India?"
several more.....

A large number of Indian students are moving towards unorthodox course choices since they can stay closer to their interest areas while they can earn money, make a living and develop a good career for the future. While there are good Institutions in India like NIEM (National Institute of Event Management) in Mumbai, Pune and Ahmedabad, you may also wish to consider to study in UK for a one year Masters in Event Management at some top UK Universities.

UK Universities that offer Masters in Event Management:

Cardiff Metropolitan University, UK

MSc Events Management

COURSE LINK: MSc Events Management at Cardiff Metropolitan University, UK

Three pathways are offered: Events, Hospitality and Tourism. Students can select one of the three

Duration: 12 Months

Course Fee: GBP 11500 (scholarship of GBP 1000 may be available to Indian students)

Northumbria University, UK

Cultural Event Management MA

COURSE LINK: Cultural Event Management MA at Northumbria University, UK

Duration: 12 Months (Sep. start) and 16 Months (Jan. start)

Course Fee: GBP 11300

Leeds Metropolitan University, UK

MSc International Events Management

COURSE LINK: MSc International Events Management at Leeds Metropolitan University, UK

Duration: 12 Months

Course Fee: GBP 10000 We have known students who after finishing the above programme at Leeds Metropolitan University have worked with IIFA Awards (Macau), Filmfare Awards, handled IPL events, events held at Wembley Stadium, London and such other top event functions.

University of Westminster, London, UK

Events and Conference Management MA

COURSE LINK: Events and Conference Management MA at University of Westminster, London, UK

Duration: 12 Months

Course Fee: GBP 11500

Sheffield Hallam University, UK

MSc International Events and Conference Management (with optional work experience route)

COURSE LINK: MSc International Events and Conference Management at Sheffield Hallam University, UK

Duration: 12 Months

Course Fee: £11,250 to £13,650

Students can opt for work placement where you can typically get paid work for up to 12 months after the course

You can read more about the work placement here (as in available on the University's website)

University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN), UK

MSc International Hospitality and Event Management

COURSE LINK: MSc International Hospitality and Event Management at University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN), UK

Duration: 12 Months

Course Fee: £11,450

University of Greenwich, UK

MA Events Management

COURSE LINK: MA Events Management at University of Greenwich, UK

Duration: 12 Months

Course Fee: £11,350

University of the West of England (UWE) Bristol, UK

MSc Events Management

COURSE LINK: MSc Events Management at UWE Bristol, UK

Duration: 12 Months

Course Fee: £10750

UWE offers three specialist pathways/courses in event management: MSc Events Management (Arts and Culture), MSc Events Management (Conferences and Exhibitions), MSc Events Management (Sports)

Manchester Metropolitan University, UK

MSc International Events Management

COURSE LINK: MSc International Events Management at Manchester Metropolitan University, UK

Duration: 12 Months

Course Fee: £10,250 or £12,500

Work Placement: 36 to 48 week internship may be available on the programme. Once you finish the internship, you will resume studying at the University to do your dissertation

London Metropolitan University, UK

International Events Management - MA

COURSE LINK: International Events Management - MA at London Metropolitan University, UK

Duration: 12 Months

Course Fee: £11700

Glasgow Caledonian University, UK

MSc International Events Management

COURSE LINK: International Events Management at Glasgow Caledonian University, UK

Duration: 12 Months

Course Fee: £10400

De Montfort University, UK

Cultural Events Management MSc

COURSE LINK: Cultural Events Management MSc at De Montfort University, UK

Duration: 12 Months

Course Fee: £11700

University of Derby, UK

MA Events Management

COURSE LINK: MA Events Management at University of Derby, UK

Duration: 12 Months

Course Fee: £10955

Birmingham City University, UK

Events and Exhibition Management - MA

COURSE LINK: Events and Exhibition Management - MA at Birmingham City University, UK

Duration: 12 Months

Course Fee: £10500

Edinburgh Napier University, UK

International Festival And Event Management

COURSE LINK: International Festival And Event Management at Edinburgh Napier University, UK

Duration: 12 Months

Course Fee: £11410

University of Brighton, UK

MSc International Event Management

COURSE LINK: MSc International Event Management at University of Brighton, UK

Duration: 12 Months

Course Fee: £11840

Bournemouth University, UK

Events Management MSc

COURSE LINK: Events Management MSc at Bournemouth University, UK

Duration: 12 Months

Course Fee: £13000

Suggestion:
Do not go by the UK University Ranking System for selecting an event management programme. Focus on the content. Event Management is also a niche area of study and only thinking about top universities is not enough. Here are some factors that you must strongly consider while selecting your UK University to study events management:

1. Course Content: Is the course content suitable for your immediate career interests (after the course) or your long-term career interests? 
2. Industry Links: Is that UK University associated with any popular companies or have their students in the past worked with top event management companies?
3. Internship: Are internships available as a part of the event management programme? Or is there a work placement after the course?
4. Location: Location of the University sometimes can be the key too. However, the priority should be the course content and industry links of the university
5. Budget: Of course this is important. Ask your parents! Remember - living in a smaller city will reduce your expense by about GBP 2000 during the year. This factor may make the location of the University very important

To apply to all Universities listed, connect with ILW for applications, university selection, help with essay editing, securing admission, obtaining available scholarships, student visa guidance, meeting other students and much more. ILW has enjoyed assisting students applying to the Universities above. Nearly all students have received some scholarships while applying to event management programmes in UK through ILW 

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UK Tier 4 Student Visa Rule Changes: Maintenance Fund Requirements - New UK Visa Rules 1st July 2014

Effective 1st July 2014, there is going to be a change in the maintenance funds (often spoken as "living cost") that are required to be shown for UK student visa purposes (Tier 4 Visa):

UK Student Visa - Maintenance Funds Requirements
Main Applicants (students who have a CAS):

• £9180 (£1020 multiplied by 9 months) if the UK University is in London (inside of inner London boroughs) 

eg. if you have a study offer and CAS from University College London (UCL), LSE or University of Westminster or any London Colleges, you will need to show £9180 towards living costs

• £7380 (£820 multiplied by 9 months) if the University is outside London (outside of inner London boroughs)

eg. if you have a study offer and CAS from a British University (including a University in England) outside of inner London Boroughs like the University of Manchester, University of Birmingham, Durham University, Aston University, or from a University in Wales (like Cardiff University, Bangor University or other Universities in Wales) or from a University in Scotland (like the University of St Andrews, University of Glasgow, University of Edinburgh, and other Universities in Scotland), you will need to show £7380 towards living costs

The above funds have to maintained for at least 28 days before you can apply for a UK student visa. This amount is over an above your tuition fee at your selected University less the amount you have already paid to the University and which reflects on your CAS.

If however you are applying for a UK student visa before 1st July 2014, the following (current) rule applies:

• £9000 (£1000 multiplied by 9 months) if the UK University is in London (inside of inner London boroughs) 

• £7200 (£800 multiplied by 9 months) if the University is outside London (outside of inner London boroughs)

The information in the UK visa form will also change. Similarly, please check your CAS (received from the UK University) again so that it reflects the right amount.

You may also wish to read:

UK Student Visa Rule Changes. BID Introduced. Effective March 2015

Indian students will face UK visa interview from 31st July 2012

Tests required for studying abroad | Quick glance: IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, GMAT, GRE, SAT, SAT 2

Tests required for studying abroad

A quick glance at the tests required for studying abroad:

Test	GMAT	GRE	SAT	SAT II	TOEFL iBT	IELTS	PTE (Academic)
Test Dates	Round the year	5 times	5 times	Specific Dates	Round the year	Round the year	Round the year
What's it about?	Math & English	Math & English	Math & English	20 SAT Subject Tests in five general subject areas: English, history, languages, mathematics and science	English	English	English
How early to book for test?	2 months in adv (recommended)	2 months in adv (recommended)	2 months in adv (recommended)	2 months in adv (recommended)	1 month in adv (recommended)	At least before 10 days of test date	3 to 5 days before the test
Validity	5 years	5 years	5 years	5 years	2 years	2 years	2 years
Required for/by	PG students; generally MBA or Management program aspirants	PG students; generally MS (tech) program aspirants	UG students; students going for Bachelors to USA and Canada	Specific American Universities	UG & PG students	UG & PG students	UG & PG students
Countries	USA; Canada; UK (few programs); Singapore (National Unis)	USA; Canada; UK (few programs); Singapore (National Unis)	USA and Canada	USA; Singapore (NUS if not an IB Diploma student)	all countries (for Aus & NZ, IELTS is preferred)	all countries (for USA, TOEFL is preferred)	nearly all in the UK and Aus; over 350 Institutions in the USA; few in Canada
Scoring	out of 800	out of 340	out of 2400	out of 800 (each subject)	out of 120	out of 9.0 Bands	out of 90
Time to prepare	2.5 to 3 months	2.5 to 3 months	3 Months	2 months in adv (recommended)	22 to 25 hours (1 month)	22 to 25 hours (1 month)	22 to 25 hours (1 month)
What's a good score?	700+; 650+; 600+; 550+	325+; 315+; 300+; 285+	2200+; 2100+; 1900+; 1700+	Depends on the subject test; the attempt should generally be for over 600; ideally scoring 700 & above would be good	102; 99; 97; 88; 79	PG: 7.5; 7.0; 6.5; 6.0 UG: 7.0; 6.5; 6.0; 5.5	UG: 51 to 61 PG: 57 to 67 MBA: 69+; 62 for some

If you require more information or wish to be trained at the above listed tests, please connect with ILW.

Good luck!

7 Points Not To Miss While Making UCAS Application

UCAS Application - Your pathway to undergraduate study in the UK

Hoping to study undergraduate in the UK? Admissions to UK Universities require you to make an application through UCAS to a maximum of 5 Universities at the start of the application process.

Here are some crucial points you must not miss while considering to apply through UCAS: 

1. Register Your Referee: Only once your referee submits the recommendation letter online, will you be able to pay the UCAS application fee to finally submit your application. Thus, if you have not contacted your referee timely enough, it may cause you troubles. You must register your referee as soon as you begin with the UCAS Application. Your referee will receive an email with instructions on how to submit the reference letter online
2. Oxford and Cambridge Applications: 15th October in general is the date by which you must submit your application if you are applying to Oxford University or the University of Cambridge. You can also only apply to ONE of TWO Universities--not both. Any course in medicine, dentistry and veterinary medicine/science should arrive at UCAS by this deadline only. Remember, this also means that your referee should submit the recommendation letter before 15th October
3. Personal Statement: Very popularly known as Statement of Purpose (SOP) in the Indian sub-continent, you can only enter up to 4000 characters (including spaces) and 47 lines of text (including blank lines) in the space available. We recommend you write the personal statement offline (in a word processor like Microsoft Word or Apple iWork Pages or Notepad) and ensure that you are within the character and line limit. Later, you could paste the personal statement while doing the online application. Remember--it is not essential to consume all the space while writing the personal statement. Not writing about your selected University is just fine. The same personal statement reaches out to all 5 Universities and writing 'your University' is not helpful
4. Missed out on the UCAS Application Deadline -- Don't Panic: While it is a good lesson to not miss out on deadlines in the future, if you did however miss out on applying timely to UK Universities through UCAS application, you can still submit your application. UCAS will still send your applications to your selected UK Universities but it would mean that the Universities do not have to essentially consider you for the targeted intake. Applications made through UCAS after 30th June in general will directly go in to UCAS Clearing
5. UCAS Application | UCAS Extra | UCAS Clearing: You did not secure admissions at any of your 5 selected UK Universities, you will have an opportunity to select an additional University through UCAS Extra. You still do not secure an offer, you will find UK University websites displaying information on Clearing Courses. This means that there are places still available on the programmes that are displayed in the Clearing. You must contact the University and as they instruct, submit your documents to them for a review. If the University indicates that you will be accepted, then you can use UCAS Clearing to officially apply to that UK University and secure your admission
6. Selecting Firm Choice and Insurance Choice on UCAS: Assuming you have received more than one offer from UK Universities, you must make a wise choice while selecting Firm and Insurance Choice. Once you have chosen, automatically the other University choices cancel out, which means even if you want, you cannot reapply to those Universities. Once you meet the condition of the 'Firm Choice', you will have to only accept it and in the event that you thought you can also go to the 'Insurance Choice' since you meet their academic conditions too, you will not be able to select that again. Select the 'firm choice' and the 'insurance choice' after spending enough time and be realistic about the selection
7. Sending All Documents: Although academic scores play the key role in your admissions to UK Universities especially at the undergraduate level, if you are great at extra-curricular activities, it is wise connecting with Universities and sending out all the documents pointing out key highlights on what you have achieved apart from your academics. Emails are a great way to connect with the Universities

Quick tips and information:

• Do follow the "Key Dates" available on the UCAS website. All deadlines are listed
• Always keep one back up (safe) option of a University while applying through UCAS
• Never miss your deadline on accepting admissions
• Prepare and appear for your English Language Proficiency test (eg. IELTS, TOEFL, PTE Academic) at least one month in advance to the application deadline. The validity of all these scores is 2 years. Take the test as early as possible
• Keep tracking your applications through UCAS Track. If you go to 'Choices', you will see the updated status on your admission

Good luck!


Did you know?
ILW helps you for free (absolutely no charge for counseling) with your UCAS application right from start to end ie. from shortlisting right set of Universities to helping you with applications, making a timeline, liaising with Universities if required, helping you make the final decision, selecting your firm and insurance choices, visa guidance, connecting you with other students, accommodation booking, flight tickets and forex. Connect with ILW.

Finished Overseas Education? Simple work permit policies

Finished Overseas Education? Here are your job options abroad…

Where to study abroad? The post provides a simple explanation that can facilitate a decision-making for students while selecting the right Country to study in based on work permit policies.

Different visa extension rules in the USA, the UK, Canada, Singapore, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland are explained briefly, thus helping international students to take the most appropriate decision while selecting different Universities across these popular study destinations.

Check out the blog post (click)

LSE courses that do not require GRE or GMAT

Masters courses without GMAT, GRE requirement at LSE 


So many students keep asking if they ever had a chance of getting through to studying at the London School of Economics and Political Science. While graduate admissions at LSE are completely merit-based (and of course the quality of your overall application), we wonder why would a student want to think that they didn't have a chance at all.


The interesting question that comes up often times is if there are programmes at LSE that can be studied without appearing for a GRE or a GMAT test. We strongly do believe that students who really prefer studying at the like of LSE, London Business School (LBS) and such other top UK Universities should really be willing to take up and score well in the test. Nevertheless, there are some course options at LSE that we have been able to identify (as on date) that may not require you to have a GRE and a GMAT score:



MSc Urbanisation and Development (at LSE. GMAT,  GRE requirement: None)
MSc Media and Communications (at LSE. GMAT,  GRE requirement: None)
MSc Media and Communications (Research) (at LSE. GMAT,  GRE requirement: None)
MSc Accounting, Organisations and Institutions (at LSE. GMAT,  GRE requirement: None)
MSc Development Studies (at LSE. GMAT, GRE not required. But will be considered if submitted)
MSc Development Studies (Research) (at LSE. GMAT, GRE not required. But will be considered if submitted)
MSc Development Management (at LSE. GMAT,  GRE requirement: None)
Diploma in Accounting and Finance (at LSE. GMAT,  GRE requirement: None)


When you apply online for LSE courses (MSc level), you can make a choice of three programmes that you may wish to study. It is not essential to use all three choices though. Make sure that you apply early as LSE has rolling admission. The sooner the course fills up, the course is closed down for further applications.


Just for information:
LSE has examined and provided the academic direction and support to a wide range of degrees and diplomas offered by the University of London International Programmes. The LSE, as a college of the University of London, is responsible for all academic aspects of the qualifications offered.



Human Psychology makes us believe that students looking at LSE generally tend to check London Business School (LBS) and unfortunately, there are no programmes at LBS that do not require either GRE or GMAT.


Suggestion:
Studying at a top Institution is tempting. However, changing your course choice for not believing that you could do well on GMAT or GRE is not much appreciated. 

Clinical Psychology Masters in the UK

Masters in Clinical Psychology in the UK

Students interested in studying psychology in the UK, especially Clinical Psychology (or similar), here's a list of courses that you can apply to. Largely, these are the only taught courses that will be available as a complete list in the UK. All courses will start in September each year.

Universities in the UK offering Clinical Psychology (or related) courses at a Masters Level:

Foundations of Clinical Neuropsychology MSc - Bangor University, UK
Foundations of Clinical Psychology and Mental Health - University of Sussex, UK
Applied Neuropsychology MSc (MedSci) - University of Glasgow, UK
Clinical and Abnormal Psychology MSc - University of Glamorgan, UK
Neuropsychology MSc - Bristol University, UK
Cognitive Neuropsychology and Rehabilitation MRes - University of Birmingham, UK
Cognitive Psychology and Neuropsychology MSc - University of Kent, UK
Lifespan Neuropsychology MSc - Bournemouth University, UK
Human Cognitive Neuropsychology MSc - University of Edinburgh, UK
Research Methods in Cognitive Neuropsychology MSc - University of Hertfordshire, UK
Cognitive Neuropsychology MSc - University of Essex, UK
Clinical Paediatric Neuropsychology MSc - University College London (UCL), UK

Note: 
The courses listed above are a part of the list created at the time of publishing this post and may change in the future
The list is generated keeping in mind a tentative list of Universities that international students may wish to apply to (or select a final list of Universities from) 

To make an application to all Universities at one go and also obtaining help with editing of personal statement and / or any other such application information or documentation, please contact ILW.

Best time to apply: November (the previous year to the course start date). This date is also keeping in mind that students will have a chance to apply for some University scholarships as well as external scholarships timely. It's never wrong trying to get lucky, is it! Contact ILW for more information on scholarship applications

All services are free of cost for students at ILW.

Duration: All Masters courses in the UK are generally ONE year in total

Documents (general list) required to apply to all UK Universities listed above for Clinical Psychology: 

1. Completed University Application Form
2. Resume 
3. Academic Documents (attested copies)
• All marksheets and certificates from 10th std. to final year of studies
• Deg. Transcripts (optional - may be required at a later date)* - If you do not have these yet, do not wait until you get these (these are not compulsory for all)
4. 2 Recommendation Letters (from College / School / Employer - on the letter head of the Institution / Organization; signed and stamped)
5. Statement of Purpose (Not more than 2 page 'essay' describing your interest in studying abroad)
6. Work Experience Letters (if any)
7. TOEFL or IELTS Score (could be submitted at a later date)
8. 1 Passport Copy (first and last page)
9. 1 Photograph (passport size)
10. Extracurricular Activities Certificate (s) (if any)

Note: Do NOT wait for your final year mark-sheet OR IELTS test score for application. You can apply even before you have these and secure a 'Conditional Letter' from the University

Contact ILW for more information or applying to these Universities at one go and make use of the free services -- right from start to end in the process of studying abroad.

Good luck!

Internship Courses UK. January 2012

Placement Programmes in the UK. January 2012 Intake

Many students have been asking about internship courses (study and work courses) in the UK. Here's most of them listed for your review, all starting in January 2012:


Nottingham Trent University
MSc Chemistry*
MSc Engineering (Cybernetics and Communications)*
MSc Engineering (Electronics)*
MSc Engineering Management*
MSc Multimedia Engineering*
* all contain optional one year placement


University of Plymouth
MSc Network Systems Engineering (1 Year optional Placement)
MSc/MRes Computer and Information Security (1 Year optional Placement)


Leeds Metropolitan University
MSc International Hospitality Management 
The course duration is 2 years in total, of which the year 2 is the paid placement year


University of Bedfordshire
MSc Hospitality and Hotel Business Management
The course is 18 months, with a 6 months placement


Sheffield Hallam University
MSc International Hospitality Management
The course is 18 months, with a 6 months placement


BPP University College
MSc Management
The course is 18 months, with a 6 months placement


University of Greenwich
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
The course duration is 2 years, of which the year 2 is the placement year. This programme is available to students who are fresh graduates


South Thames College London
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
The study part of the course is 2 years, to which add 6 months work in each making it a 3 year BBA course with placements


Notes:

• Please check the University websites and course details for more information on the terms and conditions of the getting the placement
• The list is true as of date when this post is published
• You may contact ILW for complete information. ILW can help you apply to all courses listed above. All services are free of cost for students at ILW

Visa Duration:
Tier 4 Visa: In general, a student gets an additional visa period of 4 months over and above the number of months of course duration. eg. If your course is 12 months, you may get a visa for 16 months. Thus, in case of Leeds Metropolitan University above, you may get a study visa valid for 28 months (24 months study duration + 4 months additional period)