BSc (Hons) Events Management

Do you dream of creating extraordinary events that inspire, entertain, and bring people together

The UK’s growing events industry has created a demand for qualified professionals. Gain the skills you need and study in Canterbury, an historic and exciting destination that will enhance your learning.

Our BA Events Management is a dynamic, hands-on course that prepares you for successful careers in the fast-paced, creative world of event planning and management. It will equip you with the skills, knowledge, and practical experience needed to manage all events, from festivals and conferences to weddings, corporate events, and large-scale international productions. You will study event planning, marketing, budgeting, project and risk management, and the latest trends in digital and hybrid events, ensuring you are prepared for the demands of a rapidly evolving industry.

You will be taught by a qualified and dynamic team of research-active staff who are even more excited about the possibilities in the events industry than you are They are dedicated to ensuring that your course is stimulating and fun. You are at the heart of our ethos, and the academic team works hard to ensure that you are successful in your studies.

In year one, you will participate in a residential field trip, which is included in your fees. What's more, you'll have the option to study overseas in year two, including a year in North America or Canada. This will give you the opportunity to live and experience a different country and culture in the safe environment of a university.

Location

This course is run at our Canterbury Campus in Kent. Canterbury is just 50 miles south-east of London and less than an hour by high-speed train from St Pancras. Located on a UNESCO World Heritage Site the campus offers state-of-the-art buildings, right in the centre of a vibrant and world-famous cathedral city. You’ll benefit from a campus with excellent learning and teaching resources, music venues, a superb sports centre, a well-stocked bookshop and plenty of coffee bars and places to eat. A short walk away is Augustine House our award-winning library and home to a vast range of learning resources and student support teams.

A LevelsBBCBTECDMMAccess15 Distinctions and 30 Merits International Baccalaureate29 PointsCombinationsA combination of qualifications totalling 112 UCAS pointsIELTS - 6.0 overall with no element below 5.5TOEFL IBT - minimum of 60 overall - Reading 8, Listening 7, Speaking 16 and Writing 18