Canterbury Christ Church University

BSc Events Management with Foundation Year

Canterbury Christ Church University

Course overview

The BSc Events Management with Foundation Year at Canterbury Christ Church University provides students with the knowledge, skills and hands-on experience required to plan and deliver successful events. The course includes all aspects of budget management, including budget, marketing, logistics, risk evaluation, and stakeholder management. Students will also develop analytical and important thinking skills, preparing them for a career in this fast-growing industry. 

The foundation year is ideal for students who require additional educational preparation or want to adjust to a new course. It creates a strong foundation in business and economics by developing major educational and transferable skills. During the BSc event management at Canterbury Christ Church University, students will learn how to organize conferences, weddings, festivals and corporate programs. Graduates can work in various fields, including corporate, social, entertainment, and cultural programs, or even start their own event-planning business.

Entry requirements

Applicants can also be considered without formal level 3 qualifications. GCSE mathematics is required at grade 4 (or equivalent). 

Grade Requirements

To apply for a BSC in Events Management with Foundation Year at Canterbury Christ Church University, you will need 64 UCAS marks from merit, such as two levels, BTEC National Diploma or a similar combination. Other accepted qualifications include T-Level, access to Higher Education diploma, or an International Baccalaureate degree. 

English Proficiency

For international students, English language requirements are an IELTS score of 6.0 in total (no component below 5.5), a TOEFL iBT score of 60, PTE of 59 PTE academic score.

Scholarships

  • Academic Excellence Scholarship

    You will receive £2,000.

    Up to £2,000

  • CCCU Alumni Discount

    Up to 20% of fees

  • Funding for Horticulture MSc by Research

    This funding will cover at least the fees for the course for home students, with some funding left over for living costs.

  • International Student Scholarship

    You will gain a reduction of £1,500 from your fees for each year of full-time study.

    Up to £1,500

  • Partner Schools Award

    You will receive up to £1,500 over three years.

    Up to £1,500

  • Sanctuary Scholarship

    Tuition fee support: you will be offered a tuition fee waiver until you are awarded status that entitles you to access statutory student support. This does not cover repeat years of study.

Career opportunities

A BSc in Event Management opens doors to a wide range of careers across various business functions, including: 

  • Event Planner/Coordinator

  • Event Manager

  • Wedding Planner

  • Sponsorship Manager

  • Marketing/Communications Specialist

  • Hospitality Manager

Cost of study

The tuition fees are £ 9,535 per year for UK students and £ 15,500 per year for international students for the 2025/26 academic year. This foundation applies to both years and the remaining three years of the course.

Admission

To apply for this course, you’ll need to go through UCAS. You can speak to one of our trained counsellors to find out more about this process.

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