Bachelor of Arts [B.A] [Events Management] From Manchester Metropolitan University

TheÊEvents Management (Hons) programme is offered atÊManchester Metropolitan University.

Whilst developing a broad knowledge of the industry, you will also be able to specialise in specific event sectors via our elective unit system. All of our units have been written in partnership with the events industry and our event partners, ensuring that they are on-trend. Throughout the course there will be opportunities to complete a range of additional industry short courses, volunteer at numerous events and work on live events projects.

Manchester, as an internationally renowned events destination is ideally located for studying events management. Being in the heart of the city provides you with access to many major music, food and drink, sporting and cultural events and a multitude of conferencing venues, all year round.

We also offer a four-year placement route where you have the opportunity to spend your third year on placement in industry.

This course has been specifically designed in response to the growth of major events within the tourism, hospitality, leisure and business sectors.

You will gain a broad insight into the events industry covering the seasonality of events and the role of events in the wider visitor economy, including how sporting events can be used as a tool for social cohesion. You will study events marketing and events project management focusing on special events and how to tackle a client brief. In addition you will investigate a range of key event legislation and its impact on the industry.

Your career prospects after the course

The events management sector will present graduates with a significant number of career opportunities, ranging from events management at local authority level to corporate, incentive, hospitality events, sports events management, conferences, exhibitions and music festivals.