BA Events Management
Course overview
The BA Events Management degree provides a comprehensive understanding of the events industry, covering everything from initial planning to successful execution. Students will learn about the different types of events, including festivals, conferences, exhibitions, and corporate events, and the key elements involved in their management, such as marketing, budgeting, risk assessment, and customer service. The course aims to equip you with the practical skills and theoretical knowledge needed to excel in this dynamic sector.
Learning on this course is interactive, involving lectures, workshops, group projects, and practical exercises, and students will have opportunities to work on real-life case studies and potentially gain hands-on experience through placements or live event projects.
Assessment methods include essays, reports, presentations, event plans, and practical evaluations, designed to test your understanding and application of the course material. The course also focuses on developing your organisational, communication, problem-solving, and teamwork skills, which are highly valued by employers in the events industry.
Entry requirements
You need to submit a personal statement explaining why you are interested in studying events management and provide any other relevant information about your academic background or any experience you have in the events field.
You will also need to provide a reference from someone who knows about your academic work or your work experience. If you have a CV that shows your work history, you can also upload this with your application.
Grade Requirements:
- The typical requirement is 96-112 UCAS points. These points can be obtained through various qualifications, including A Levels, BTEC Extended Diploma at MPP, BTEC Diploma at MM, T Levels, or the International Baccalaureate.
- Equivalent qualifications from other countries are also accepted.
English Proficiency:
- If English is not the language you usually speak, you will need to demonstrate your English language ability. This can be through an IELTS score of 6.0 overall with a minimum score of 5.5 in each part.
- Other similar English language tests, such as PTE and TOEFL, are also accepted.
Scholarships
Alumni Discount
The Alumni Discount offers a 20% discount on Cardiff Met courses for previous graduates who are enrolling onto postgraduate programmes from September 2026.
Up to 20% of feesFull Fee Discount
Award: Up to £1,000
Sport Scholarships
Undergraduate – Home student (UK): £7,000; Undergraduate – International student: £11,000; Postgraduate alumni – Home student (UK) £2,000 + alumni discount Postgraduate alumni – Home student (UK) £4,200.
Undergraduate Scholarship
Award: £2,500
Up to £2,500
Career opportunities
Graduates from this course can pursue careers in various fields within the events industry, including:
- Event Planner
- Conference Organiser
- Festival Manager
- Exhibition Coordinator
- Corporate Events Manager
- Wedding Planner
Cost of study
The tuition fee for international students taking the BA Events Management course at Cardiff Metropolitan University is £16,000 for each year.
Admission
Applications for the BA Events Management course at Cardiff Metropolitan University are made through UCAS. We recommend speaking with our trained advisors for personalised help with your application.
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