International Events and Festival Management

Education facts

Code: GTR26E

The course begins by introducing the student to different definitions and characteristics of special events and festivals. Special events are recognised as a mechanism for both social and economic development at local, regional and national levels. The course explores how special events can be used to achieve a range of development goals and what the potential socio-cultural, environmental and economic impacts might be. The growth of special events as a modern leisure experience will be discussed and how understanding and understanding both consumption and production is important in ensuring sustainable outcomes.

Entry requirements

General entry requirements (with the exemption of the requirement in Swedish for those with foreign grades) + English 6, Social Sciences 1b or 1a1+1a2. Or: English level 2, Social Sciences level 1b or level 1a2

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• International Events and Festival Management

  Dalarna University

  Borlänge

  Start date: 30 March 2026

  End date: 7 June 2026

  Pace of study: 50 %