MSc International Events Management
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Course overview
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Features and benefits
Digitally-enhanced learning
You’ll have access to a range of professional digital tools such as SketchUp, OnePlan, WIX, CoPilot and Mentimeter.
Connect with industry leaders
Our Events Connect initiative gives you direct access to the sector. From networking at the annual Events Connect Conference to joining professional associations, you’ll build meaningful connections that enhance your employability.
Global outlook
Engage with international case studies, live projects and consultancy briefs as you gain valuable insights into the planning and delivery of events across sectors worldwide.
The future of events
Explore cutting-edge developments in hybrid and virtual event design, AI-driven personalisation, immersive technologies such as AR and VR, and the sustainable and ethical practices shaping the industry.
Study in a world-class events city
Manchester is globally recognised as a leading destination for events. Its thriving and diverse events scene becomes an extension of your learning, giving you access to real-world opportunities and experiences.
Learn from experts
You’ll be taught by lecturers with extensive industry experience in areas such as sports events, conference management and exhibitions. Their expertise and established networks keep your learning relevant to industry and career-focused.
Accreditations, awards and endorsements
Year 1
Core modules
Event Operations Management
Leading and Managing Project Teams
The International Event Environment
Event Management in Practice
International Strategic Event Management
Digital Marketing Practice and Innovation
Research Project: Design
Research Project: Reporting and Analysis
Study and assessment
Study
- Full-time 20% lectures, seminars or similar; 0% placement; 80% independent study
Assessment
- Full-time 100% coursework; 0% practical; 0% examination
Ten credits equates to 100 hours of study, which is a combination of lectures, seminars and practical sessions, and independent study. A masters qualification typically comprises of 180 credits, a PGDip 120 credits, a PGCert 60 credits and an MFA 300 credits. During the course, you are likely to be required to engage in collaborative projects, practical assessments, group work activities, and to give presentations to your peers/tutors. The exact composition of your study time and assessments for the course will vary according to your option choices and style of learning.
Placements
Taught by experts
MSc International Events Management is part of the Department of Operations, Technology, Events and Hospitality Management at Manchester Met. Discover more about the department and who you’ll be working with if you choose to study this course.
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Entry requirements
Typical offer
Lower second-class UK honours degree (2:2)
IELTS score
6.5
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If you are an international student, you will usually need to get a student visa before you can study in the UK.
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Fees and funding
UK and Channel Island students
UK full-time fee £11,600 per year
EU and non-EU international students
International full-time fee £21,000 per year
Fees may be subject to change. See the tuition fees section below for full details.
Tuition fees
Additional costs
Careers support and prospects
Employed or in further study
92.7% of our UK-domiciled, full-time, postgraduate taught graduates are employed or in further study 15 months after graduation.
Graduate Outcomes survey 2022/23 leavers, HESA data.
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How to apply
There are no online application routes, please contact our course enquiries team.
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You can review our current terms and conditions before you make your application. If you are successful with your application, we will send you up to date information alongside your offer letter.
Disclaimers
Programme review
Our programmes undergo an annual review and major review (normally at 6 year intervals) to ensure an up-to-date curriculum supported by the latest online learning technology. For further information on when we may make changes to our programmes, please see the changes section of our terms and conditions.
Important notice
This online prospectus provides an overview of our programmes of study and the University. We regularly update our online prospectus so that our published course information is accurate. Please check back to the online prospectus before making an application to us to access the most up to date information for your chosen course of study.
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