Module manager: Professor Leila Jancovich
Email: l.jancovich@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2026/27
PECI1706 Managing Festivals and Events
This module is approved as a discovery module
The module provides an exploration of the principles and practice required to manage events and festivals, which are open to the public (i.e. not private parties and weddings). The fundamentals of concept design, marketing and customer care, project management and logistics will be explored through case studies of existing events/festivals. You will examine event management tools to support your creative thinking in the generation and design of new and exciting ideas for events and festivals which you will develop for your assessments. Please note this is an optional module and runs subject to enrolments. If a low number of students choose this module, then the module may not run and you may be asked to choose another module.
On completion of this module, students will have examined different planning mechanisms used to stage high quality public events and festivals. You will have awareness of key management issues relevant to the organisation of events and festivals; and apply a range of tools and frameworks to the creation, planning and evaluation of events and festivals. This will help you develop a practical understanding of problem-solving techniques.
On successful completion of the module students will be able to:
1. Identify and discuss literature and research on events management theory
2. Apply basic management principles in the planning and devising of events and festivals;
3. Identify trends within the event industry
4. Demonstrate creative thinking to develop ideas
5. Communicate an idea effectively
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | 9 | 1 | 9 |
| Practical | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Seminar | 9 | 1.5 | 13.5 |
| Private study hours | 175.5 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 24.5 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 200 | ||
Students will have opportunities to get formative feedback from tutors and peers contributing to seminars where you will discuss and take part in practical exercises to test your understanding. In addition, there will be opportunities to book a time to discuss work with your tutor (as appropriate) and there will be specific assignment support in small group tutorials.
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Presentation | Presentation | 50 |
| Report | Report | 50 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
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Last updated: 02/03/2026
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