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.
Modules
Modules on the first year of this course include: • Hospitality, Events, Leisure, Sport and Tourism (HELST) • Events Operations Management • Principles of Marketing • Professional Skills and Finance • Events Catering. To see the full range of modules and descriptions (including option modules), please visit our website. A link to this course can be found at the bottom of the page in the ‘Course contact details’ section.
Assessment method
On average, 14 per cent† of the study time on this course is spent with your tutors (either face to face or online) in lectures, seminars, and workshops etc. Study and assessments will be based on your choice of modules. Your module specification/course handbook will provide full details of the assessment criteria applying to your course. Feedback (either written and/or verbal) is normally provided on all coursework submissions within three term-time weeks – unless the submission was made towards the end of the session, in which case, feedback would be available on request after the formal publication of results. Feedback on final coursework is available on request after the publication of results. †based on 21/22 programme specifications
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- AACSB International
How to apply
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
Please select a course option – you will then see the application code you need to use to apply for the course.
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 120 - 112 points
A level - BBB - BBC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDM - DMM
Access to HE Diploma - M: 45 credits
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
T Level - M
Other suitable experience or qualifications will be considered. For further information please see the University's minimum entry requirements.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
https://www.hud.ac.uk/undergraduate/how-to-apply/entry-requirements/
English language requirements
If your first language is not English, you will need to meet the minimum requirements of an English Language qualification. The minimum for IELTS is 6.0 overall with no element lower than 5.5, or equivalent will be considered acceptable.
Read more about the University’s entry requirements for students outside of the UK on our 'Where are you from?' information pages.
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
England | £9250 | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9250 | Year 1 |
Republic of Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
EU | £16500 | Year 1 |
International | £16500 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
Sponsorship information
Please see our website for more information - http://www.hud.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-and-finance/undergraduate-scholarships/
Provider information
University of Huddersfield
Queensgate
Huddersfield
HD1 3DH