The BA (Hons) Event Management programme is designed for students who want to build an exciting career in the fast-paced global events industry. This course combines creative thinking with strong business and management skills, preparing students to plan, deliver, and evaluate successful events across a range of sectors.
The BA (Hons) Event Management students gain in-depth knowledge of key areas such as event planning and production, marketing and promotion, budgeting and finance, sponsorship, risk management, and customer experience. The programme also explores contemporary topics including digital events, festivals, corporate and sporting events, sustainability, and health and safety management.
A strong emphasis is placed on practical learning and real-world experience. Through live projects, case studies, group work, and industry-focused assessments, students develop essential skills such as communication, leadership, teamwork, problem-solving, time management, and creative decision-making.
The course is designed to reflect current industry practices, ensuring graduates are well prepared to meet employer expectations. Sustainability, ethical practice, and innovation are embedded throughout the programme, helping students understand how to deliver responsible and impactful events in a competitive global market.
In the final year, students complete a dissertation or applied project, allowing them to explore a specialist area of event management while demonstrating independent research, critical thinking, and professional competence.
Graduates of the BA (Hons) Event Management programme are well equipped for careers in event planning, festivals and exhibitions, corporate events, marketing and communications, hospitality, tourism, and venue management, or for progression to postgraduate study.
Minimum 104 UCAS points
Any Level 3 subjects accepted
Five GCSEs at grade C/4 or above, including English and Mathematics
Mature Applicants (18+):
Considered without standard qualifications if they pass all the university criteria.
All Applicants Must:
Pass an academic interview
Assessment of Bachelor programmes is continuous and practical rather than based on a single final exam. Typical assessment methods include:
Written reports and essays
Class presentations
Project work and case studies
Group assignments
Portfolios and reflective journals
In-class activities and practical tasks
This course is structured around units or modules, where students are assessed as they complete each topic — often through a combination of assignments and project work rather than only exams.
January, May, September
Manchester, Derby, Newcastle, and Sunderland
£9,535 Year
4 years
