Events Management

BA Events Management

Mode: full-time

Honours Degree
Whether it’s celebrating local culture or showcasing the world’s elite athletes, the world of events is a challenging and exciting one.

By studying for an events management degree, you’d be joining a department with 15 years experience in teaching the subject set within a region that enjoys a rich heritage in holding festivals, so there's plenty of opportunity to gain valuable experience within the industry.

You will gain valuable practical work experience in the events industry as you’ll be required to run at least one event early on in your studies. In your third year you will then be required to complete a 48 week placement in the events industry. This will enable you to put your theory into practice, make useful contacts in the industry and could even lead to employment after you graduate.

It can be studied on its own as a single honours degree, or you can opt to study the programme combined with a range of subjects. For single honours students, there is the opportunity to specialise in three areas: music and cultural events, sporting events or business events.

Degree
You have the opportunity with degree+ to work for a year on a paid placement that counts as part of your studies. When you graduate, you’ll be more employable and likely to receive a higher starting salary.

Some of our modules

• Introduction to Event Management
• Music and Cultural Events
• Sports Events
• Business Events
• Event Operation Management
• The Politics and Economics of Mega-Events

Benefits

• over 15 years of experience of teaching event management at undergraduate level
• the opportunity for single honours students to specialise in music and cultural events, sports events or business events

Career paths

• festivals manager
• corporate hospitality events manager
• special events manager (weddings, product launches, etc)

Are there any placements for this course?
A placement is compulsory for single honours students. Joint students may have to do a placement depending upon their subject choice.

How will the course be assessed?
Reports, practical exercises, and examinations.

Applications
All full-time applications should be made through UCAS.

We welcome applications from students from non-traditional backgrounds and from overseas.