BA Event Management

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.

The University of Hertfordshire was initially established in 1952 in Hatfield. The University of Hertfordshire gained university status in 1992. Now, it offers courses across various disciplines such as Business, Computing, Engineering, Sciences, Arts, Humanities, and Education all at undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels.

As one of the best universities in the UK, it holds several accreditations from bodies like the Chartered Management Institute, the British Psychological Society, and the Institute of Engineering and Technology. This validates the high standard of education delivered by the university. 

Currently, it has a 25,000-student community provided with comfortable accommodations in multiple residence halls. In addition to its modern facilities, the university provides industry connections and practical education to its students.

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.

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

The University of Hertfordshire acknowledges underprivileged and exceptional students through various discounts, bursaries, and scholarships.

An example is the Global Scholarship, a £1,500 first-year tuition fee waiver. It is awarded to only new and self-funded international students studying full-time for at least 2 semesters.

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

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.