Sheffield Hallam University

MSc International Events Management Work Experience

Sheffield Hallam University

Course overview

The MSc International Events Management (Work Experience) at Sheffield Hallam University helps you learn the knowledge and practical skills needed to work in the international events industry. In your first semester, you will study useful topics such as planning events, marketing, budgeting, and operations. You will also learn about new trends in the industry and understand how events help businesses, communities, and the economy.

This course combines classroom learning with real-life experience. You will take part in group projects, solve practical problems, and work with people from the industry. You will also learn about important topics like sustainability and making fair, responsible decisions.

A special part of this course is the 12-month work placement, where you will use what you have learned in a real job. The university will help you prepare and guide you through the placement. With hands-on projects, flexible ways to learn, and strong support from teachers, the MSc International Events Management (Work Experience) at Sheffield Hallam University helps you gain the skills and confidence for a successful career in events.

Entry requirements

Applications are welcome from people with strong management experience, even if they do not meet the usual entry requirements. You may be invited for an interview to talk about your experience and qualifications. 

Grade Requirements:

  • Typically, an honours degree or recognised equivalent qualification is required to study this course. 

English Proficiency: 

  • If English is not your first language, you will need an IELTS overall score of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each of the four elements. 
  • Equivalent tests such as TOEFL, and PTE Academic are also accepted.

Scholarships

  • Chevening Scholarships

    Payment of tuition fees.

  • Inclusive Leadership and Sustainable Growth Executive MBA Scholarship

    Up to ten scholarships are available, each offering a £5,000 tuition fee discount.

    Up to £5,000

  • Online Masters Scholarship

    A 10% discount on all our online masters courses.

    Up to 10% of fees

  • Postgraduate Research Scholarship

    A 10% discount on postgraduate research courses is available if you have graduated with a full degree from Sheffield Hallam.

    Up to 10% of fees

  • Postgraduate Study Discounts

    £2,000 discount on full-time postgraduate course fees for home and international students starting in 2026/27.

    Up to £2,000

  • Postgraduate Taught Scholarship

    £1,000 Postgraduate Taught

    Up to £1,000

Career opportunities

Graduates of an MSc in International Events Management (Work Experience) from Sheffield Hallam University are qualified for employment in roles such as the following: 

  • Event Manager 
  • Project Manager 
  • Event Account Manager 
  • Conference and Event Organiser 
  • Project Coordinator 
  • Events Project Supervisor

Cost of study

The tuition fees for students starting full-time study in 2025/2026 is £19,225. This fee will be payable over two years, divided into two annual payments based on credits studied.

Admission

To study this course, you have to apply through the university’s online application platform. Feel free to ask more about this process by reaching out to any of our experienced counsellors at AHZ.

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