BA (Hons) in Event Management

at University of West London

This event management course will explore the factors that affect today’s 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, including: 

• operations and logistics
• public relations and marketing
• sponsorship
• creative design
• technical and production.
   

While you study, you will have the opportunity to experience the industry first-hand via work accreditation or through part-time work opportunities. And, 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 frequent sessions with 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.
 

Placement

You can also take this course with a 40-week full-time placement after your second year (Level 5). This is an opportunity to gain valuable experience in the workplace and have the chance to expand your network. You will be assessed with a work-in-progress report and return to study when the placement is over. Your report will contribute to the assessment for your Dissertation/Business Project module.

You need to meet our English language requirement - a minimum of IELTS 5.5 for each of the 4 individual components (Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening). We also accept other English language examination equivalents. Contact our International Office to find out more.
 

You also need academic qualifications at the same level as UK applicants. In some countries where teaching is in English, we may accept local qualifications.  
 

We offer pre-sessional English language courses if you do not meet these requirements.
 

Mature applicants (aged 21+): If you do not hold the qualifications listed but have relevant work experience, you are welcome to apply. Your application will be considered on an individual basis.
 

Level 5 (year 2) entry To directly enter the second year of this course you will need to show appropriate knowledge and experience. For example, you are an ideal candidate if you have 120 undergraduate credits at Level 4 or a CertHE in a related subject area.
 

Level 6 (year 3) entry To directly enter the third year of this course you need to show appropriate knowledge and experience. For example, you are an ideal candidate if you have 240 undergraduate credits (at Levels 4 and 5), a DipHE, Foundation Degree or HND in a related subject area.

The fee above is the cost per year of your course.
 

If your course runs for two years or more, you will need to pay the fee for each academic year at the start of that year. If your course runs for less than two years, the cost above is for your full course and you will need to pay the full fee upfront.
 

Government regulation does affect tuition fees and the fees listed for courses starting in the 2023/24 academic year are subject to change.
 

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This course prepares you to lead effectively in an ever-evolving sector, with the skills and confidence needed to tackle the issues the sector is facing today and into the future.
 

The skills you learn on the BA (Hons) Event Management degree will make you a strong candidate for employers in the events industry in the UK and abroad. 
 

You will also gain skills that you will be able to apply to a range of careers including:

• event organiser
• event planner
• fundraising officer
• festival manager
• event designer
• event logistics manager
• venue manager
• event and project coordinator
• event client coordinator
• event assistant.
   

Many of our graduates have also gone on to start their own successful events business with support from the University.
 

Some of the areas of events you may work in after graduating include: corporate events, exhibitions, gala dinners, festivals, concerts, conferences, product launches, roadshows, fashion shows, celebration events (weddings, christenings, etc), parties, cultural events, sporting events and fundraising events.