Event Management, BA (Hons)

This event management degree is designed for individuals aspiring to lead and innovate in the industry, fostering business acumen, creativity, and a strong commitment to sustainability. As part of the Centre for Contemporary Hospitality and Tourism, which holds the prestigious International Centre of Excellence accreditation, the programme ranks in the top three for Events, Hospitality, and Tourism Management in the Guardian University Guide 2023. It equips students with essential management and operational skills to thrive in the modern sector, building on a history of high student satisfaction through updated, industry-relevant curricula.Students will develop comprehensive event and business management expertise, including problem-solving, sustainable practices, and project planning, through lectures, seminars, practical projects, and field trips. Opportunities include collaborating with tourism and hospitality peers, studying abroad, and undertaking placements or internships to enhance employability. Graduates emerge as confident professionals ready for roles in events, tourism, hospitality, or related fields like marketing and PR, with potential to shape the visitor economy. The course is also available with a foundation year and is accredited by the Institute of Hospitality.