Events Management

The University of Essex

Qualification

Degree

Length

4 yrs

UK fees / yr

£9,535

Study

Full-time

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About this course

Kick start your exciting career in events planning with a unique Events Management BA degree from the University of Essex. BA Events Management is a three year undergraduate degree, with the option to extend to four years through a placement year or study abroad. This events management degree prepares you for an international career in the fast growing global events industry.

You will develop the practical, creative and managerial skills needed to plan, deliver and evaluate events of all sizes, from corporate conferences and exhibitions to weddings, festivals and live experiences. The events industry operates on a global scale, offering exciting career opportunities across business, culture, tourism and entertainment. This course is designed to give you the professional skills, industry knowledge and real world experience needed to succeed internationally.

You will study core areas of events management including event planning and logistics, business innovation, contemporary management, cultural and festival events, digital marketing, human resources, and pitching for event contracts.

Could you get in?

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