University of Hertfordshire

BA Event Management

University of Hertfordshire

Course overview

In every industry, there is a need for individuals to gather for one reason or the other. This validates the high demand for event managers, an individual skilled in the art of overseeing gatherings such as conferences and festivals.

In the BA Events Management course at the University of Hertfordshire, students develop the skills necessary to envision, plan, and oversee events. During this course, students cover the basic and core aspects of event management, from logistics and project management to marketing and financial planning.

This course focuses on practical learning through live event projects, creative assignments, work placements with top companies, and an opportunity for study abroad. It covers four modules, each with a minimum of two hours of physical teaching per week. In addition, students will need to study independently.

To help students transition to university life smoothly, the University of Hertfordshire offers specialised services such as wellbeing support and a personal tutor. Also, there is the Future Success network to assist with work placements, internships, and graduate positions.

Entry requirements

Here are the standard entry requirements to study BA Event Management at the University of Hertfordshire:

International applicants must follow the requirements specific to their country.

Grade Requirements

Applicants need a UCAS tariff point from 104 to 112. For A-Levels, they must have grades from BCC to BBC (or equivalent qualifications). International applicants may tender 112-120 UCAS points for an International Baccalaureate.

English Proficiency

Non-native English speakers may need to demonstrate proficiency in the language, typically through an IELTS score of at least 6.0. TOEFL or other equivalents are also allowed.

Scholarships

  • Dannenberg Scholarship (BEng)

    £1,000 (or share of)

  • Jarvis Centenary Scholarship

    £5,000 (over three years of study: £1,000 in the first year, £2,000 each in the second and third years) with at least one site visit or period of work experience with Jarvis Homes

    Up to £5,000
  • Kurt Dannenberg Bursary

    £1,000 (or share of)

    Up to £1,000
  • Professor Peter Lines Scholarship

    Value: £1,000

    Up to £1,000
  • The Janice Ann McNaughton Bursary

    £3,000 (paid in the first year of study)

    Up to £3,000
  • The Judges' and High Sheriffs' Scholarship

    two students will be awarded £1,500 each

    Up to £1,500

Career opportunities

With a BA in Events Management from the University of Hertfordshire, graduates are fully equipped to pursue a career as:

  • Event Planner  
  • Conference Coordinator  
  • Wedding Coordinator  
  • Venue Manager  
  • Sponsorship Manager  
  • Exhibition Organizer

Cost of study

The tuition fee (2025/2026 session) for a BA in Events Management at the University of Hertfordshire is £15,965 per year of study.

Admission

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

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