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Events Management with Foundation Year at Canterbury Christ Church University - UCAS

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2026 - 2027
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This course is subject to validation. You can still apply for this course while it is being approved.

Canterbury Christ Church University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

Course summary

93% of our students were satisfied with their teaching in the subject area of Business and Mangement - National Student Survey 2025 Get ready with a foundation year and learn the foundational skills and knowledge to complete a full Honours degree. You'll be able to embark on this qualification without meeting the level 3 entry requirements, giving you the opportunity to study at degree level through this four year course. Based in historic Canterbury, this hands-on course will give you the confidence, skills, and practical experience to plan and deliver successful events of all kinds, from festivals and weddings to international productions and corporate events. You’ll explore the latest trends in digital events, learn how to manage complex budgets and projects, and discover how to engage audiences in creative and meaningful ways. Taught by dedicated and research-active experts, you'll be a part of a community who is passionate about the events industry and creating a stimulating student experience. What you’ll learn

  • Develop your project and risk management skills to meet the demands of large scale events.
  • Design creative event marketing strategies that build excitement and engagement.
  • Manage budgets, suppliers, and teams to keep events running smoothly and profitably.
  • Explore innovations in digital and hybrid events transforming the industry.
  • Go on a fully-funded residential trip in your first year.
What's more, you can opt to study abroad in North America during your second year, giving you the opportunity to experience a new and vibrant culture. The Foundation Year gives you experience of applying what you study to the solution of real-world problems. In this way, it gives you the necessary skills for further academic study, inquiry and problem-solving, and helps you become an independent learner.

Modules

For a list of core and likely optional modules, please visit our website.

How to apply

14Jan

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:

  • Foundation

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

This course requires that you have GCSE Maths - Grade 4/ C or equivalent.

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

https://www.canterbury.ac.uk/study-here/applying/entry-requirements

Student Outcomes

Operated by the Office for Students
90%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
90%
Go onto work and study

The number of student respondents and response rates can be important in interpreting the data – it is important to note your experience may be different from theirs. This data will be based on the subject area rather than the specific course. Read more about this data on the Discover Uni website.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £9535 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9535 Year 1
Scotland £9535 Year 1
Wales £9535 Year 1
Channel Islands £9535 Year 1
Republic of Ireland £9535 Year 1
EU £17000 Year 1
International £17000 Year 1

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

Home (UK) Fees: Home (UK) tuition fees for Foundation Years at Canterbury Christ Church University will be set in line with the maximum tuition fee cap for foundation years in classroom-based subjects or non-classroom-based subjects, as set by the UK Government. Home (UK) tuition fees for subsequent years 1-3 are currently set in line with the maximum tuition fee cap for standard undergraduate degrees set by the UK Government, currently £9,535. However, this is subject to any changes to the maximum tuition fee cap, or any other changes to regulated undergraduate tuition fees, that might be subsequently approved by Parliament for the 2026/27 academic year onwards. International Tuition Fees (including EU fees): Undergraduate tuition fees for International students are not subject to the Government’s regulations on maximum tuition fees. The University’s 2026/27 Overseas tuition fees for international students, and information about any mid-course increases, will be published on each course webpage. More details about International student fees and funding and any Scholarships which are available can be found on the following weblink which will be updated for 2026/27 entrants in due course: https://www.canterbury.ac.uk/study-here/fees-and-funding/international-student-fees-and-funding
Events Management with Foundation Year at Canterbury Christ Church University - UCAS