11Oct
Undergraduate This course is subject to validation. You can still apply for this course while it is being approved.
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Course summary
A Brighton Business Management with Events degree prepares you for numerous rewarding career paths, including roles in event coordination and management, hospitality, marketing and business consultancy. Business Management with Events at Brighton is taught by our School of Business and Law which is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) – a distinction held by fewer than 6% of business schools worldwide. Studying here at Brighton, you’ll be part of a community that helps you grow, no matter what your background. This course is packed with opportunities to build real-world experience, including a paid placement after year two and live brief modules across the course. Our inclusive approach to learning will help you go further; we’ll make sure you play to your strengths and learn in ways that suit you best. Top reasons to choose this course
- Comprehensive first year – all our Business Management degrees start with the same core modules, giving you a strong understanding of key areas such as marketing, entrepreneurship and finance before you specialise in events
- Customise your degree from year two with a selection of option modules, allowing you to dive deeper into different areas within business management and events.
- This course gives you the chance to build specialist skill in a growing area, opening up career opportunities in areas such as sports, music, corporate and cultural events, while also equipping yourself with transferable business expertise.
- Learn with our experienced academic team and guest speakers who bring real-world knowledge into the classroom.
- You will be working on live client briefs and practical projects throughout your course, giving you experience that mirrors the way businesses operate.
- Boost your CV with an optional paid placement year to apply your learning in a real-world setting – our students have completed placements at companies including American Express, BMW, Electronic Arts, IBM and Microsoft.
Modules
Year 1 All our Business Management degrees share the same first year core modules, giving you a broad understanding of business principles in areas such as economics, marketing, law, HR and organisational behaviour. You’ll explore topics such as how economic and political factors impact businesses, learn the essentials of branding and strategy and understand how people and organisations work together. Core modules Financial Knowledge and Skills for Business Marketing Principles Managing Systems and Operations Business Economics Organisational Behaviour and Human Resource Management Enterprise Project and Skills Year 2 You will build on the knowledge you gained in your first year and begin to explore events as your specialist subject. You’ll explore areas such as live events, event stakeholders, event design and digital transformation. You can also tailor your studies through a choice of different option modules. Core modules International Business Analysis Business Law Business Problem Solutions Events, Experience and Design Live Event Production Understanding Event Stakeholders Options Creativity in Enterprise International Business Analysis Understanding Finance Theory and Practice Leadership Digital Marketing and Analytics Optional Placement Year You can gain valuable industry experience and earn money on an optional placement year, returning to your final year with confidence, hands-on experience and contacts. Final year In your final year, alongside a dissertation that focuses on events, you’ll also cover areas including people management and business strategy. Core modules Contemporary Issues in Tourism and Events (dissertation) Critical Perspectives in Events Strategy Managing and Developing People Developing Professional Practice in Business Options Placement Project *Option modules are indicative and may change, depending on timetabling and staff availability.
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:
- Year 1
- Year 2
Entry requirements for advanced entry (i.e. into Year 2 and beyond)
Foundation Degree/HND, HE credits in relevant subjects or relevant experience required.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 104 - 120 points
A level - BCC - BBB
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MMM - DMM
Access to HE Diploma - D: 15 credits M: 24 credits P: 6 credits
T Level - M
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
https://www.brighton.ac.uk/courses/study/business-management-with-events-bsc-hons.aspx
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5. in each element, or equivalent English Language qualification. |
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Student Outcomes
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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 | £17250 | Year 1 |
| International | £17250 | 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
The fees listed in the table above are for full-time UK undergraduate students in academic year 2025-26. You will pay further fees in each year of your course. Fees may increase each year. UK undergraduate and certain postgraduate fees are regulated by the UK government. The annual fee increase will not exceed the UK government's maximum regulated tuition fee limit set for the relevant academic year. Many of our courses include the option of a salaried placement year. Tuition fees for a placement year are charged at a lower rate of £1850. The international tuition fees listed above are for full-time courses during the academic year 2025-26. Further tuition fees are payable in each year of study. Non-regulated tuition fees, which usually apply to international students and UK postgraduate students* are subject to an annual increase of a maximum of 5% or the Consumer Prices Index (CPI), whichever is higher.
*Some designated postgraduate courses are regulated by the UK government – the annual fee increase for eligible UK / Home students on these designated courses will not exceed the UK government’s regulated tuition fee limit set for the relevant academic year.
Provider information
University of Brighton
Mithras House
Lewes Road
Brighton
BN2 4AT