Events Management, BA Hons

Events management is one of the fastest-growing business areas and the events industry is worth more than £10 billion per annum. There is high demand for qualified events management professionals. Close to world-class facilities such as the O2 and ExCeL, Greenwich has much to offer an events management student.

From conferences, exhibitions and sporting occasions to charity, arts and live music events, our programme covers all the key aspects of events management needed for a successful career in this rapidly expanding and exciting industry.

The programme has been developed in consultation with events employers and combines academic rigour with practical experience and reflection. In year 1, students learn about the operational aspects of events management such as risk, and creative aspects such as design. In year 2, students focus on managing events, people and their own career development. In year 3, students debate contemporary issues surrounding events such as sustainability and enterprise, and apply their collective learning and experience to delivering their own live event.

UCAS code

NG20 G BA/EMgt

School

Business

Location

Greenwich Campus

Attendance

3 years full-time
4 years sandwich
4-6 years part-time

Entry requirements

Applicants should have:

260 UCAS points or above

PLUS at least three GCSEs at grade C or above (including English and mathematics) or equivalent qualifications.

• Applications from mature students are welcome.

Assessment

Students are assessed though assignments, exams and presentations.

Career options

Graduates are equipped for careers in managing festivals, concerts, conferences, product launches, and sports venues. Other employment opportunities include specialist event management work in commercial, cultural, and charity organisations, or in bespoke event planning, hospitality and marketing.

Year 1

Event Planning, Health, Safety and Risk (30 credits)
Conferences, Meetings and Exhibitions (30 credits)
Event Design (15 credits)
Personal and Professional Development 1 (15 credits)
One option from: Communicating for PR; Introduction to the Tourism Industry; Marketing Principles and Planning; a Language (30 credits)

Year 2

Planning Events (30 credits)
Personal and Professional Development 2: Employability in Events (30 credits)
Research Tools for Tourism and Events Managers (15 credits)
Managing Event Projects (15 credits)
One option from: Media Relations and Social Media; Corporate Events; Customer Insight and Research; Destinations and Facilities Management; Contemporary Issues in Tourism; a Language (30 credits)

Optional Sandwich Year (Work Placement)

Final Year

Contemporary Issues in Events Management (30 credits)
Delivery and Production of Events (30 credits)
Dissertation OR Thematic Independent Studies (30 credits)
One option from: Enterprise in Events; Sporting Events Management; A language (30 credits)

Your time at university should be enjoyable and rewarding, and it is important that it is not spoilt by unnecessary financial worries. We recommend that you spend time planning your finances, both before coming to university and while you are here. We can offer advice on living costs and budgeting, as well as on awards, allowances and loans.

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