Events Management (with Foundation Year)

Why study BA (Hons) Events Management (with Foundation Year) at BU?

• Learn from academic specialists who are actively involved in research that informs the future of the industry

• Benefit from visits to local and regional event venues, as well as studying real-life case studies and hearing from industry guest lecturers

• Gain an expert understanding of event marketing, financial reporting, project planning, event bidding and consumer behaviours

• Study abroad at one of our many partner institutions across the world

• Build your network of professional contacts, enhance your CV and employability during the 30-week work placement.

• You'll be career-ready with 96% of graduates working and/or studying 15 months after graduation (Source DiscoverUni 2023).

Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Marketing, the Association of Project Management and Institute of Direct and Digital Marketing, this exciting four-year course primes you with theoretical knowledge and practical skill set needed to create and oversee events, large and small. To succeed in events management you’ll need an expert grasp of event marketing, financial reporting, project planning, event bidding and consumer behaviour - all of which are covered by this course.

We have a foundation year option for students who do not meet the entry requirements for the degree course. This additional year of study will give you a grounding in the business and management skills required for this course, building your confidence, knowledge and skills for further study. After successful completion of the foundation year, you will progress to the full degree.