BA Creative and Cultural Industries: Events and Experiences Design
Entry requirements
Qualifications needed for 2027: This course requires 112-128 UCAS points. The typical offer for this course is 112-128 UCAS points from Level 3 qualifications. You could achieve this with: A-levels: BBC or A*CD; BTEC Extended Diploma: Distinction Merit Merit; Foundation Diploma in Art and Design: Distinction; Access to HE Diploma: 112 UCAS points, normally with 21 Distinctions, 21 Merits and 3 at Pass; IB Diploma: 26-28 points. Additional requirements: Please submit a 15-20 page digital portfolio. Think carefully about how you order your work. You could spread projects over several pages, or put one on each page. PDF portfolios are the most accessible and reliable way to share your work. You could also include other formats, including links to content on websites, Instagram, Flickr or Vimeo. Remember to check your submission carefully to make sure your links work and can be opened on all devices. You could also send us other activities – such as your curated Instagram feed, YouTube channel, TikTok content, Depop shop or even a series of photographs – instead of a project portfolio. We will send more guidance on uploading your portfolio after you have applied. What we're looking for There is no single way to approach your submission. We are interested in evidence of your creative potential, your ideas and your willingness to experiment and explore through your practice. In reviewing your submission, what we're looking for are the following key values: Visit our webpage Kingston School of Art: What we are looking for to gain insights from students and staff on how to approach your submission. What we're looking for in your portfolio > Find out more about applying to study at Kingston School of Art . English language: English language requirement for this course: Academic IELTS of 6.0 overall, with no element below 5.5. Applicants who do not meet the English language requirements could be eligible to join our pre-sessional English language course. Applicants from a recognised majority English speaking country (MESCs) do not need to meet these requirements. You will find more information on country-specific entry requirements in the country-specific section of our website.
About this course
BA (Hons) in Business and Management with a focus on events and experience design in the creative industries. Core topics include Programming, Project Management, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, and Design & Creative Practice. The programme includes a double-weighted Major Project capstone and a live case study module where students work on real briefs from external organisations. Final-year students develop a professional portfolio through mock interviews and industry workshops.
Modules
- Creative Journeys
- Navigating Industry
- Thinking about ideas
- The Tools of Writing
- Events and Experiences Design 1
- Customer Mindfulness
- Creative Project Management
- Live case study
- Events and Experiences Design 2
- Culturepreneurship
- The Major Project
- Future Skills Apply
- Professional Portfolio for Creative Industries