TEF Gold Undergraduate course

BSc (Hons)

Events Management

Create unforgettable events with our industry-led, hands-on degree. Gain the skills to become a creative, critical events professional and collaborate with top UK companies to shape the future of event production and management.

Our typical offer

104 UCAS points

Places still available

Contact our Clearing hotline to discuss your options and secure your place this September

Industry-driven learning

Develop your skills through hands-on experience planning and delivering live events, from conferences to exhibitions, while working directly with real clients. Your ideas won鈥檛 just be assessed; they could be implemented in actual business operations.

Design events for diverse audiences

Learn to create unforgettable experiences by understanding the needs of participants and clients, with a strong focus on cultural awareness and international event design. You鈥檒l be equipped to deliver inclusive, impactful events across global contexts.

Collaborate with leading UK companies

This course is built in partnership with industry professionals, giving you access to current practices, expert insights and valuable networking opportunities. You鈥檒l graduate ready to shape the future of event production and management.

About

This industry-informed event management course equips you with the skills to design and deliver impactful, culturally aware experiences tailored to diverse audiences. 
You鈥檒l explore the academic and practical foundations of events, plan and execute live projects such as conferences and exhibitions and collaborate with peers and UK event companies. 
Assessments are linked to real clients, giving you the chance to create professional portfolios and presentations 鈥 many of which have been adopted by businesses in previous years.
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This course is for you if...

you are excited to work with real clients and build a professional portfolio
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you seek to plan and deliver real events and collaborate with course mates
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you are looking to study content developed alongside leading event professionals to help you thrive
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you are aiming to enter the workforce with confidence and experience
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Details

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Year 1

In your first year, we'll introduce you to all aspects of this exciting industry including arts, media, hospitality, entertainment, conferences and banqueting. You鈥檒l discover the principles of design and learn what it takes to manage conferences and events. To round off the year, you鈥檒l explore entrepreneurialism and potential careers in the events sector. 
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Core modules

THE4003
Event Production 20 credits

This module provides an introduction to the technical aspects of event production that add value to the event experience. Whilst it is not expected that every event manager will have the technical expertise to deliver every aspect of the event plan it is important that he/she understands the key components and the potential impact they have on the event outcome.

100% Coursework

STO4002
The Business Environment: A Global Perspective 40 credits

This module introduces students to essential understanding and competencies in the dynamic and changing nature of business and the consideration of the future of organisations within the global business environment, including the management of risk and business resilience.

60% Tests

40% Coursework

THE4005
Events Principles and Practice 20 credits

In this module, you will gain an insight into the size, scale and scope of the events industry and the various typologies used to classify events. You will examine key issues and developments concerning the management of events and develop an understanding of the fundamental principles and practice relating to the management of event consumers, event experiences and sustainability in the events industry.

100% Coursework

THE4011
Management and Entrepreneurship in Tourism, Hospitality and Events

This module explores a range of issues relating to the effective development of regional, national and/or international organisations and ventures in the tourism, hospitality, and event industries. Students will recognise how entrepreneurial thinking can drive growth and adaptability and will develop the necessary entrepreneurial skills to identify opportunities for innovation and business development, including opportunity recognition, strategic thinking and creative problem-solving. The module includes a focus on the importance and relevance of social responsibility and resilience strategies and equips students with the theoretical knowledge and practical tools to thrive in dynamic and evolving industries.

Year 2

Get hands-on experience managing and promoting specific events. Enhance your health and safety knowledge. Understand how to get people to attend your event and enhance its reputation.
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Core modules

PBS500CPD
Careers and Professional Development 0 credits

This module is aimed at enhancing students employability skills and knowledge especially those who will be undertaking an industrial placement in the third year of their degree. It is designed to build on skills learned in Stage 1 and helps students in their search for a placement, and in their preparation for the placement itself.

THE5002
Crowd Behaviour and Managing Event Safety 20 credits

This module will advance your understanding of audience behaviour in the context of crowds, developing your ability to plan for and manage crowd safety at events. You will receive training on legislation, exploring underpinning theory as well as practical examples linked to event safety and risk planning, and managing crowd safety.

50% Coursework

50% Practicals

THE5017
Festival and Event Management

This module provides students with the foundations both theoretical and practical necessary to plan, manage, and evaluate festivals and events. It emphasises the strategic role of events in tourism development, destination branding, and community engagement. Students will explore the key stages event planning and execution while addressing sustainability, risk management, marketing, and stakeholder collaboration to ensure successful outcomes.

THE5019
Service Marketing in Practice

This module will introduce you to key marketing principles and theories, emphasising their practical application. You will learn to develop marketing strategies that respond to industry trends, technological advancements, and changing consumer needs. Additionally, you will develop skills in conducting market research and analysing data to generate actionable insights.

THE5020
Event Strategies, Planning and Design

In this module you will investigate strategies for event delivery, taking into consideration internal and external market forces. You will explore the skills, attributes, processes and resources required to run conferences and events and gain an overview of the event planning sequence, including the feasibility of a project, the setting of objectives, budgeting, organising and marketing the event.

THE5021
Delivering and Evaluating Event Projects

In this module you will demonstrate your accumulation of knowledge and expertise by delivering and evaluating live event projects. This will be underpinned by approaches, principles and methods of investigation in events and evaluation. Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of the processes involved in planning, executing, and evaluating events, equipping them with essential skills for a career in this dynamic field.

Optional modules

PBS5001C
The Challenge Module: Sustainable Business 20 credits

Through this module you can select from a choice of topics related to the big challenges business and society are facing today. These might be drawn from the UN Sustainable Development Goals or a country鈥檚 industrial strategy.

100% Coursework

PBS5002C
The Challenge Module: Sustainable Supply Chains for Global Trade 20 credits

In this module, you will be challenged to evaluate the sustainability of the globalised business world. You will assess conflicting viewpoints and present balanced arguments for the environmental, social and economic sustainability of the supply chains that support global trade.

100% Coursework

PBS5003C
The Challenge Module: Responsible Entrepreneurship in Action 20 credits

Through this module you can develop an understanding of the big challenges business and society are facing today, in the context of entrepreneurship. These might be drawn from the UN Sustainable Development Goals or a country鈥檚 industrial strategy and will be informed by established business theories. You will develop and reflect on a business idea which has sustainability at its core.

100% Coursework

Optional placement year

This year you鈥檒l get the opportunity to undertake a paid industry placement. You鈥檒l spend 48 weeks working with an organisation in the UK or abroad, across a wide range of sectors. You鈥檒l apply the skills and knowledge you鈥檝e gained over the past two years in the real world. You鈥檒l immerse yourself in a professional environment enabling you to make a range of contacts 鈥 all invaluable when it comes to securing a job.Our students have completed placements with Hilton Worldwide, Celebrity Cruises, Best Parties Ever, Royal Caribbean Cruises, Accomplished Events, Starwood Hotels and Resorts, Newquay Hotels Group, Global Infusion Group and many more.
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Core modules

PBS600PLC
Placement Year

The placement year consists of an extended period of appropriate professional experience in a business or organisation. It allows the student to gain relevant experience to consolidate their studies and prepare for final stage study and employment after graduation. Students on BA International Business may also or alternatively undertake a study placement at an approved partner institution.

Final year

In your final year you鈥檒l undertake the honours project, which allows you to pursue a specific interest that you鈥檙e passionate about, through a significant research-based exercise. You鈥檒l gain a strategic understanding of the industry and its future perspectives.
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Core modules

PBS6000
Honours Project 40 credits

The module gives you the opportunity to investigate in-depth a specialist academic or practice-based topic for which you have a passion for knowing more within your field of study.

100% Coursework

PBS600CPD
Continued Careers and Professional Development 0 credits

The Continued Career and Professional Development module is a development scheme designed to enhance students鈥 employability and builds on the stage 2 module. The stage 3 module focuses on providing students with information on graduate options and equips them with the knowledge and skills necessary for articulating and recording achievement and applying for graduate positions. The module also includes a number of workshops and events designed to develop students鈥 skills and knowledge, with the purpose of filling gaps in their CV鈥檚 and enhancing their employability.

THE6002
Business Strategy and Consultancy 20 credits

In this module, you will focus on exploring and understanding a range of theoretical approaches to developing strategies for businesses in the tourism, hospitality and events (THE) sectors and applying these principles to a live consultancy project. You can gain experience of working with a business in THE industries on a consultancy basis, either in a research or strategic development setting 鈥 you will engage with a client business to mutually identify a suitable project and develop findings and guidelines to inform a new strategic direction.

100% Coursework

THE6007
Creativity and Innovation in Events 20 credits

You will explore the developing event business world and its value in profit and non-profit sectors, helping you to develop the creativity and innovation skills required by event managers. You will cover three related themes: the event business world; innovation; and creating an event business.

100% Coursework

THE6015
Management Issues for the Events Industry

This module develops student knowledge of the various approaches to event management when dealing with current issues, concepts, and trends. The aim is to help learners appreciate the complexities of managing events and how to best apply the findings to the events industry through reflection and application to different scenarios.

Optional modules

HRL6010
Experiential Practice 20 credits

This module provides you with the opportunity both to reflect upon practical experience as well as develop your capabilities and profile so you are on course for life after graduation.

100% Coursework

THE6010
The Psychology of Events 20 credits

The module will give you an understanding of why things happen and the importance of cognitive behaviour on events management. You will analyse where in an events鈥 operations event managers might want to influence/change the behaviour of key stakeholders and assess how they might do so. You will reflect on how you make decisions and how you might change the behaviour of others.

100% Coursework

Progression routes

International progression routes
The offers foundation, first-year and pre-masters programmes that lead to 精品无码国产自产 degrees. Courses are specially designed for EU and international students who are missing the grades for direct entry to the University, and include full duration visa sponsorship. You can start in January, May or September, benefitting from small class sizes, top-quality tuition and 24/7 student support.
Find out more at plymouth.ac.uk/upic or contact our team at info@upic.plymouth.ac.uk

The modules shown for this course are those currently being studied by our students, or are proposed new modules. Please note that programme structures and individual modules are subject to amendment from time to time as part of the University鈥檚 curriculum enrichment programme and in line with changes in the University鈥檚 policies and requirements.

Experience

 
 
 

Real experience every step of the way

We embed real employer engagement and CV-enhancing experiences throughout the course to ensure you're fully prepared for graduate success. Our optional placement year provides a valuable opportunity to gain hands-on experience, applying your academic knowledge in real-world environments. You'll develop a broad range of transferable skills and build a strong foundation for your future career. 
By graduation, you'll be equipped to enter the job market with purpose and stand out from other candidates, giving you a real advantage in securing your first role.
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Plan, deliver and attend real live events

Gain hands-on experience by planning and managing events in collaboration with peers, developing key skills in teamwork, leadership and communication. These projects help build a professional portfolio and provide valuable presentation practice 鈥 preparing you for real-world challenges and career success.
 
 
 

A new home to cultivate business leaders

Our Fitzroy Building has been transformed, becoming the new home of the 精品无码国产自产 Business School, providing students with specialist facilities and social learning spaces. 
Among these spaces for business, management, accounting, finance and marketing students, you'll find the Bloomberg Interactive Learning Suite for tracking stock markets and The Cube  鈥 support for our student and graduate entrepreneurs, as well as a Maritime Suite and a Language Lab.
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Meet your expert teaching staff

We鈥檙e Team 精品无码国产自产. As one of our team, we鈥檙e here to help you succeed. Our expert lecturers and your own personal tutor will be with you every step of the way.
Dr Minhee Jung Lecturer in Tourism and Events Management


Lecturer in Tourism and Events Management

Programme Lead
Mrs Mandy Aggett Lecturer in Tourism, Hospitality and Events Management


Lecturer in Tourism, Hospitality and Events Management

Dr Nigel Jackson Associate Professor (Reader) in Persuasion and Communication


Associate Professor (Reader) in Persuasion and Communication

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Careers with this subject

Events management graduates have access to a wide range of career paths, especially within the sports, leisure, and entertainment sectors. Opportunities span areas like fitness, event coordination, marketing, media and IT. While formal graduate schemes are rare and usually limited to large organisations, gaining experience through part-time or voluntary work is essential. Building a strong CV and networking within the industry can significantly enhance your chances of finding the right role.
 
 
 

Inspiring student and graduate entrepreneurs

From an idea to a fully-fledged business, the Cube offers advice, funding and support at every stage of your entrepreneurial journey. The Cube can develop your creative skills and business acumen to maximise your future career.
鈥淥n my placement I ran my own business and got support from the Cube. They helped my business model and refine my skills.鈥
Samuel Jaffe
Workshop at The Cube

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

 
 
 
Tuition fees for new full-time students starting in 2025-2026 or
2026-2027.
Full-time study
拢9,535 per year
Part-time study
拢795 per 10 credits
Optional placement year completed in the UK
拢1,905
 
Optional placement year completed outside the UK
拢1,430
 
 
 

Tuition fee price changes

In November 2024, the UK Government announced an increase to tuition fees and maintenance support for 2025/26 academic year, setting the standard tuition fee and student maintenance loan at 拢9,535 per year and the University鈥檚 tuition fees were increased to this rate.
The UK Government has indicated that further fee increases may be announced this year and in subsequent years. If the UK Government does so, the University may increase annual tuition fees in subsequent years, which may include the fees for the 2026/2027 academic year, in line with the Student Contract and all times in line with the maximum tuition fee caps set by the Government. More information about  fees and costs of studying .
 

Classroom-based Foundation years

On 4 November 2024, the UK Government announced a proposal to cap the home student fee for the foundation year of this programme at 拢5,760, this will be applied from 1 August 2025. Subsequent years of this degree programme will be charged at the new standard rate for home undergraduate tuition fees of 拢9,535 per annum. Implementation of this increase will be subject to parliamentary procedure.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Tuition fees for full-time international students starting in 2025-2026 academic year.
Full-time study
拢17,600 per year
Optional placement year completed in the UK
拢1,905
 
Optional placement year completed outside the UK
拢1,430
 
 
 
Tuition fees for full-time international students starting in 2026-2027 academic year.
Full-time study
拢18,150 per year
Optional placement year completed in the UK
To be confirmed
 
Optional placement year completed outside the UK
To be confirmed
 

Tuition fee price changes

Our fees are reviewed on an annual basis. Fees and the conditions that apply to them are the most up to date but are still subject to change in exceptional circumstances. More information about fees and costs of studying .
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Fund your studies

As an undergraduate at 精品无码国产自产, there are plenty of funding options available, including tuition fee loans, living cost loans, scholarships, bursaries and support funds.
 

Supporting students with the cost of living

The cost of living in the UK has risen faster than household income, meaning that most people will have less to spend on essential goods and services. This is an ongoing situation that is likely to affect everyone in some way.
The University provides advice and guidance and has a range of services, facilities and offers to help students with rising everyday costs.
 
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Contact our Clearing hotline to discuss your options and secure your place this September
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Entry requirements

Our typical offer
104 UCAS points

You may be eligible for a contextual offer

Contextual offers: Typically, the contextual offer for this course is 8 points below the advertised tariff. A contextual offer is an offer to study at university that takes into account individual circumstances that are beyond your control, and that can potentially impact your learning and your exam results, or your confidence in applying to university.

Check your eligibility for a contextual offer

GCSEs

All applicants must have GCSE (or equivalent) mathematics and English at grade 4/C or above.

A levels

104 points from a minimum of 2 A levels. This course considers general studies.

BTEC 18 Unit BTEC Extended Diploma

DMM in any subject.

BTEC National Diploma modules

If you hold a BTEC qualification it is vital that you provide our Admissions team with details of the exact modules you have studied as part of the BTEC. Without this information we may be unable to process your application quickly and you could experience significant delays in the progress of your application to study with us. Please explicitly state the full list of modules within your qualification at the time of application.

All Access courses

Pass a named Access to HE Diploma in any subject with at least 33 credits at merit/distinction.

T level

Merit in any subject.

International Baccalaureate

26 - 30 overall to include 4 at any subject at Higher Level.
English and Maths accepted within: Higher Level = 4, Standard Level = 5

Extended entry requirements

To be accepted onto a degree course with us, you must have a suitable English language qualification. 
 
Short of the entry requirements for this course? Don鈥檛 worry, you may be eligible for a foundation year  to prepare you for possible entry onto this course for the following year.

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All applications for undergraduate courses are made through UCAS.com. Please refer to the course facts below when completing your application for this course.
 
UCAS course code
NN2V
Institution code
P60
Duration

3 years
(+ optional placement)

Course type

Full-time

Study location
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Entry requirements

We welcome applicants with international qualifications and we accept a range of qualifications from across the globe.
 
Our typical offer
104 UCAS points
 
 

BSearch entry requirements for your country

English language requirements

To be accepted onto a degree course with us, you must have a suitable English language qualification. 
 

Ready to apply?

As an international student, you can apply for this course through UCAS or an agent in your country.
 
UCAS course code
NN2V
Institution code
P60
Duration

3 years
(+ optional placement)

Course type

Full-time

Study location
精品无码国产自产

Other routes to this course

The offers foundation, first-year and pre-masters programmes that lead to 精品无码国产自产 degrees. Courses are specially designed for EU and international students who are missing the grades for direct entry to the University, and include full duration visa sponsorship. You can start in January, May or September, benefitting from small class sizes, top-quality tuition and 24/7 student support.
Find out more at plymouth.ac.uk/upic or contact our team at info@upic.plymouth.ac.uk
 
 
 

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