Events Management, BA

Launch your career in events planning with the distinctive Events Management degree from the University of Essex. Graduates pursue roles in weddings, sporting events, festivals, fashion shows, corporate events, and conferences.Our unparalleled student experience contributes to the impressive statistic that 95% of graduates secure full-time employment or further education (Graduate Outcomes Survey 2024). The program equips you for the dynamic field of event planning and management, with instruction from lecturers experienced in global, high-profile events. You will gain hands-on involvement in real weddings, conferences, and private functions during your studies. Key topics include event planning and logistics, securing event contracts and proposal design, business innovation, contemporary management practices, cultural events, festivals and weddings, human resources management, and digital marketing.The Edge Hotel School offers a unique educational journey on the University of Essex Colchester Campus, blending academic excellence with practical immersion. As a graduate of a premier university, you will also build industry expertise and professional skills through work at Wivenhoe House, a fully operational 4-star hotel.