Cardiff Metropolitan University

BA Events Management with Internship

Cardiff Metropolitan University

Course overview

The BA Events Management with Internship degree provides a thorough understanding of the events industry, from initial concept to successful delivery, and importantly includes a year-long work placement. Students will learn about various types of events, such as festivals, conferences, exhibitions, and corporate gatherings, and the essential aspects of their management, including marketing, budgeting, risk assessment, and customer relations. 

The course aims to equip you with practical skills and academic knowledge, enhanced by real-world experience gained during your internship. Learning on this course is engaging, including lectures, workshops, group projects, and practical exercises. 

A significant part of this degree is the mandatory internship year, which allows you to apply your learning in a professional setting and gain valuable industry experience. Students will e assessed through essays, reports, presentations, event plans, and evaluations of their internship, designed to assess their understanding and practical application of the course material. 

The course also focuses on developing your organisational, communication, problem-solving, and teamwork abilities, all crucial for a successful career in the events sector.

Entry requirements

To be considered for this course, you need to submit a personal statement explaining why you are interested in studying events management with an internship and provide any other relevant information about your academic background or any experience you have in the events field. 

You will also need to provide a reference from someone who knows about your academic work or your work experience. If you have a CV that shows your work history, you can also upload it to your application.

Grade Requirements:

  • The entry requirement for this course is between 96 and 112 UCAS points. You can get these points from different qualifications, including A Levels, a BTEC Extended Diploma at MPP level, a BTEC Diploma at MM level, T Levels, or the International Baccalaureate. 
  • Qualifications from other countries that are seen as the same level are also accepted.

English Proficiency:

  • If English is not the language you usually speak, you will need to show your English language ability. You can do this by getting a score of 6.0 overall in the IELTS test, with a score of at least 5.5 in each of the four parts. 
  • The university also accepts scores from other similar English language tests, such as PTE and TOEFL.

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

  • 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

Career opportunities

Graduates from this course, with the added benefit of internship experience, can pursue careers in various fields within the events industry, including:

  • Event Manager
  • Conference Organiser
  • Festival Coordinator
  • Exhibition Manager
  • Corporate Events Planner
  • Venue Manager

Cost of study

The tuition fee for international students taking the BA Events Management with Internship programme at Cardiff Metropolitan University is £16,000 for each year of study.

Admission

To apply for the BA Events Management with Internship course, you need to do so through UCAS. We recommend that you speak to our experienced advisors, as they can help with your application.

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