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BA (Hons) Events Management
Be part of the next generation of event professionals. Build connections in the industry and get the skills and experience you need for an exciting career.
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Course information
Features and benefits
Study in an events hub
Make the most of our well-established industry links and the thriving events scene across Manchester to prepare for opportunities in the world of events management.
Taught by industry experts
Our teaching staff are experienced practitioners in the events industry, active researchers, and engaged in impactful projects. Including Martin Green CBE, Director of Eurovision and the producer of the London Olympics and Birmingham Commonwealth.
Learn from industry leaders
We offer a range of opportunities to learn from and network with industry leaders. Hear from experts from organisations such as Manchester Central, AO Arena, Co-Op Live, Glastonbury Festival and Greater Manchester Councils.
Events Connect
Meet influential industry professionals at our annual Events Connect Conference. Hear from a series of leading industry figures from the events industry, network with employers in the sector and learn about the latest trends.
Build meaningful relationships
Build lifelong relationships with peers and industry through your academic and extracurricular experiences, creating a strong network you can draw on for support and guidance throughout your career.
Enhance your employability
Through activities including internships or volunteering. With our award winning 'Rise at Manchester Met' programme, you can gain extra academic credits towards your degree.
Year 1
Core modules
Connect to the Events Industry
Event Operations and Safety
Creating Events Responsibly
Event Business Management
Study and assessment
Ten credits equates to 100 hours of study, which is a combination of lectures, seminars and practical sessions, and independent study. A three-year degree qualification typically comprises of 360 credits (120 credits per year). 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
BA (Hons) 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
104-112 UCAS tariff points
IELTS score
6.0 overall with no individual element below 5.5
UK students
Level 3 qualifications
104-112 UCAS tariff points.
Level 2 qualifications
International students
IB Diploma
IELTS
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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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Alternative entry routes
If you do not meet the entry requirements for this programme, you may still be eligible to join Manchester Metropolitan University International College through a foundation or an international year one pathway. These programmes are designed to help you build the academic skills and subject knowledge needed to progress to your chosen degree at Manchester Metropolitan University.
Fees and funding
Careers support and prospects
Employed or in further study
87.6% of our UK-domiciled, full-time, first degree graduates are employed or in further study 15 months after graduation.
Graduate Outcomes survey 2022/23 leavers, HESA data.
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Earn while you learn
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How to apply
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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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