Events Management & Innovation, BA, with industry placement

Course summary

If you're a people person with excellent organisational skills, this course could be your first step towards a successful events management career.This events management degree helps you understand how to design, finance, market and evaluate events of all scales in an industry worth over £70 billion in the UK. You’ll study in London, near to world-class event venues such as the ExCeL Centre, O2 Arena, and the Olympic Stadium.The course offers modules in entrepreneurship and innovation, event experience design and marketing, cultural events, live event production, and strategic management of corporate events. These subjects give you the skills and knowledge you need to create successful events. You'll also get the chance to volunteer or get work experience on live events with our wide range of businesses and contacts.Popular areas for events management careers include corporate events, festivals, cultural and music events, charities, weddings, and conferences, as well as hospitality, tourism, marketing, and PR.What you should know about this course

• We are ranked in the TOP 5 in London for Hospitality, Event Management & Tourism courses (Guardian University Guide 2024)

• We are ranked 2nd in London for Tourism, Transport, Travel & Heritage Studies (Complete University Guide League Tables 2024)

• We are ranked 2nd in London in Tourism, Transport, Travel & Heritage Studies for graduate prospects (Complete University Guide 2024)

• Hear from industry professionals by attending workshops, events and socials and meet like-minded people with our student societies.

• Study at our beautiful Greenwich campus, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, situated in London

All degree courses are made up of modules – individual units of study on different topics. Some modules are compulsory; others can be chosen from a list of options. Our website has full details of your degree structures, module content, and how each module is assessed. The direct link to this course on our website, can be found at the bottom of this page.