Event Management

Ideally placed in one of the biggest events capitals in the world and at the heart of the UK’s events industry, our BA (Hons) Event Management course is a launchpad for your future career. This event management degree’s content is developed with support from a wide network of sector professionals and taught by experts with vast industry experience. The course integrates key areas of events management including: • operations and logistics • public relations and marketing • sponsorship • creative design • technical and production expertise • communication Elements of your coursework involve planning and organising actual events where you will learn to effectively bid for contracts, work on client briefs, carry out risk assessments, design presentations and produce reports. While work-based learning opportunities give you the chance to experience a wide range of events in person through volunteering. Join this career-focused course and graduate in a strong position to be a part of the industry’s transformation and future growth.

What you'll study This event management course will explore the factors that impact today’s events management industry and will build your understanding of consumer behaviour. A combination of academic insight and practical case studies will prepare you to plan and organise events, from music festivals to conferences, integrating all areas of event management. While you study, you will have the opportunity to experience the industry first-hand via work accreditation or through part-time work opportunities. With famous London event spaces such as Wembley Stadium and the Hammersmith Apollo nearby, you will be well-placed to experience some of the biggest events in the country. To ensure our event management degree provides you with a solid foundation for the work environment, you will complete a range of: • client briefs • work-based case studies • risk assessments • design presentations • essays • project work • teamwork • live event projects • client bidding • workshops • industry reports. Our central location and extensive industry connections will link you to paid work experience opportunities and visits from industry guest speakers. We encourage you to take advantage of these in order to start building useful contacts and developing your personal brand within this exciting industry.