Cardiff Metropolitan University

BA Events Management

Cardiff Metropolitan University

Course overview

The BA (Hons) in Events Management at Cardiff Metropolitan University prepares you for a job in the events industry. The course takes place in Cardiff, a popular UK city for events. During your studies, you will get real experience by helping to plan and run live events.

You will learn key topics such as how to plan an event, how to promote it, how to manage money, event safety, and how to make events more environmentally friendly. You will also learn how to think carefully about the goals of an event, what effects it has, and how to make good and positive decisions.

The BA (Hons) Events Management at Cardiff Metropolitan University is approved by the Institute of Hospitality and supported by well-known groups like The Power of Events and AEME. You will also take part in real projects, go on trips, attend guest lectures, and have the chance to earn extra professional certificates with your degree.

Entry requirements

Grade Requirements:

  • Applicants typically need 96–112 UCAS Tariff points.
  • A Levels: Minimum of three A Levels with grades CCC or above. No specific subjects are required. 
  • BTEC National / Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma: Grades MMM to DMM.
  • T Level: A Pass with C+ in the core component, or a Merit overall.
  • International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma: A minimum of two Higher Level subjects at grade 5. No specific subjects are required.

English Proficiency: 

  • International students whose first language is not English are expected to have an IELTS score of 6.0 with at least 5.5 in all elements. 
  • Equivalent tests 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 fees

  • Full Fee Discount

    Award: Up to £1,000

  • MBA Scholarship

    Award: Up to £4,000.

  • 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

  • Vice Chancellor Scholarship

    Award: Up to £3,500

Career opportunities

Graduates of the BA (Hons) Events Management from Cardiff Metropolitan University are eligible for employment in roles including: 

  • Event Planner
  • Corporate Event Manager 
  • Event Technology Specialist 
  • Venue Manager
  • Exhibition Organiser

Cost of study

The tuition fee to study the BA (Hons) Events Management at Cardiff Metropolitan University for the 2025/2026 academic session is £16,000. This fee is provisional and can be reviewed at any time.

Admission

You have to make your application for this course online through UCAS. If you need more information about the process, please reach out to any of our experienced counsellors.

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