Course summary

Tap into the dynamic international events industry, which features plenty of exciting career opportunities overseeing the operations of all sorts of events, including weddings, conferences, sporting events, cultural celebrations and much more. Why Study Events Management BA(Hons) at the University of Huddersfield? On campus, you’ll study a wide range of subjects including: • event planning and project management • consumer behaviour and experiential marketing • social media marketing • managing live events and managing client events • global events and innovation. You’ll gain relevant real-world experience on this course. After the second year, you’ll put your knowledge and skills to the test in an optional 48-week work placement in your area of interest, in the UK or abroad, utilising our links with local, national, and international companies throughout many industries. This work placement could potentially enhance your employability and foster personal development. Our Events Management BA(Hons) will prepare you for a variety of potentially exciting careers in a range of fields in the industry. You could work as an international events coordinator, event officer/manager, talent management operations executive or project manager; every huge company hosts events, and thanks to this course, you could be at the forefront of this fast-paced, rewarding industry. You can look forward to a high-quality education here, as we were ranked as best in Yorkshire in the subject Management Studies (National Student Survey 2022). Professional Bodies You’ll also be studying at an AACSB International-accredited Business School. Globally, fewer than six per cent of institutions offering business degrees achieve this accreditation.  Why Huddersfield? Huddersfield’s vibrant and friendly campus is a great place from which to study, while the town itself offers lots to see and do, with good transport links in and around the area.