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Events and Leisure Management (Top up) at Sheffield Hallam University - UCAS

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2025 - 2026
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Course summary

Please check the Sheffield Hallam University website for the latest information. Course summary

  • Top up your current qualifications to honours degree level.
  • Specialise in events management in the leisure industry.
  • Graduate with sought-after, specialist skills alongside well-rounded academic knowledge.
  • Learn the specific skills needed to create memorable event experiences, demonstrating business value for employers and clients.
This course allows you to top up a HND, foundation degree or equivalent in a relevant subject to a honours degree in event and leisure management. You'll work on real events and discover the roles that multi-purpose leisure and sporting venues play in the sector, graduating as an employable specialist with widely sought-after expertise. Sheffield Business School accreditation Sheffield Business School is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), placing us in the top 5% of business schools globally. How you learn All our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive. You will develop your skills through a combination of seminars and workshops, by attending lectures, and by completing projects. International and national field trips, site visits and work with external organisations enhance your engagement and understanding of the complexities and challenges of operating in the events and leisure industry. Other methods used include
  • live events
  • client consultancy
  • guest speakers
  • problem-solving exercises
  • case studies
  • individual and group presentations
  • directed learning activities
Applied learning Live projects As part of this course, you will undertake a large consultancy based project worth 40 credits where you will design a solution to a real world event leisure-based problem. Pending your entry level criteria, you may execute and critique your own leisure-based event that you research, design, deliver and reflect upon, hosted in the city centre for real stakeholders. Work experience You have access to work experience opportunities across various event sectors (including the leisure sector) available from an online portal updated in real time, with roles ranging from local charity events to international festivals in Europe. Your modules will also feature visits in and around the region. Field trips There will be an opportunity to join field trips and site visits during the course that enhance your learning and given a practical application to knowledge gained in the classroom. Networking opportunities Our links with industry mean that you hear from a wide range of guest speakers. Previous guest speakers have included Martin Green of the London 2012 organising committee, Simon Graveling of Athens 2004, London 2012 and Sochi 2014, David Jamilly of Theme Traders, and Jon Hughes from KPMG.

Modules

Module and assessment information for future years is displayed as currently validated and may be liable to change. When selecting electives, your choices will be subject to the core requirements of the course. As a result, selections may be limited to a choice between one of two or more specified electives in some instances. Compulsory modules Academic And Professional Development Leisure And Events Business Simulation Managing Outdoor, Sporting, Cultural And Creative Events Research Project

Assessment method

Coursework, practical

How to apply

29Jan

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

Course code:
AA05
Institution code:
S21
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

Normally one from • a HND or foundation degree in a relevant subject, with an overall merit profile from year two modules • equivalent qualification in a relevant subject You can find information on making sense of UCAS tariff points here and use the UCAS tariff calculator to work out your points. If English is not your first language you will need an IELTS score of 6.0 or above, with a minimum score of 5.5 in each skill.

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

https://www.shu.ac.uk/courses/event-management/bsc-honours-events-and-leisure-management-1-year-topup/full-time#entry-requirements

English language requirements

This course is not open to international students who require a Tier 4 (General) student visa to study in the UK. If you are an international applicant but do not require a Tier 4 (General) student visa, email our Admissions Team to find out whether you’re eligible to apply.

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 £16655 Year 1
International £16655 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

Our tuition fees for UK students starting full-time undergraduate study in 2025/2026 are regulated by the UK government and are yet to be confirmed. For an indication, our tuition fees for UK students starting full-time undergraduate study in 2024/2025 is £9,250 per year. During your placement year you will pay a reduced fee of £1,200. If you are studying an undergraduate course, postgraduate pre-registration course or postgraduate research course over more than one academic year then your tuition fees may increase in subsequent years in line with Government regulations or UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) published fees. More information can be found at https://www.shu.ac.uk/study-here/terms-and-conditions-and-student-regulations under student fees regulations. Our tuition fees for International/EU students starting full-time study in 2024/25 is £16,655 per year. During your placement year you will pay a reduced fee of £1,200. Please refer to our website for up-to-date information on costs and fees: https://www.shu.ac.uk/study-here/undergraduate/fees

Sponsorship information

Scholarships, discounts and bursaries may be available to students who study this course.

Events and Leisure Management (Top up) at Sheffield Hallam University - UCAS