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Bachelor of Events Management
- Birmingham, United Kingdom
- 3 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
Bachelor of Arts in Events Management is a 3-year full-time undergraduate degree offered by the Essex Business School at the University of Essex.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1.5 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Demonstrate a structured understanding of core principles in Events Management. Apply relevant analytical
- Practical and research methods to subject-specific problems. Communicate findings clearly and evaluate evidence through academic work and projects.
Career outcomes
- Delivering corporate
- Cultural and live events
- Working on large scale public and cultural events
- Planning business and professional events
- Managing event spaces
- Schedules and client relationships
- Promoting events and managing stakeholder engagement
Curriculum
- 3-Year full-time course in Events Management
- 360 Credits in total
- Taught by the Essex Business School. Compulsory modules include Finance for Events Business
- The Event Business Environment
- Marketing and Customer Behaviour
- Food and Beverage Management
- Delivering Event Operations and the Customer Experience 1
- Event Operations. Optional modules let students tailor the degree. The course includes Dissertation. An optional placement year is available.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Typically 72-112 UCAS Tariff points (A Level
- BTEC
- IB or international equivalents listed on BCU country pages)
- varying by course
- some courses need GCSE Maths grade 4/C
- a portfolio
- audition or interview. English: IELTS 6.0 overall with no band below 5.5 unless the course page states more.
Accepted academic background
A Levels, BTEC, IB, or international equivalent listed on the BCU country pages for the applicant country; some courses need specific subjects, portfolio or interview
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0 (no band below 5.5)
- TOEFL iBT 72
- PTE Academic 59
- Institutional test: BCU English Proficiency Test at IELTS 6.0 level
- IELTS Academic 6
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Academic Qualification Certificate
- Statement of Purpose
- Passport Copy
- English Language Test Results
How to apply
- Review the programme entry requirements and the intake deadline. Apply through UCAS or the university direct application route where eligible. Provide your academic qualifications and supporting documents. Provide English proficiency evidence if required. Follow the admission decision and arrange a student visa if applicable.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £19,220 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | £30 GBP |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | City Centre |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Business School |
| Department | Business and Management |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 360 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1.5 years |
| Scholarship note | BCU has published a 5,000 GBP tuition scholarship spread across the first two years for eligible self-funded full-time international undergraduate entrants in September 2026 or January 2027. This published award does not establish the amount or availability for 2027/28 entry; the future intake must be checked. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
13 Jan 2027
60 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 3 years.
The next deadline is 13 Jan 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is £19,220 GBP per year. The application fee is £30 GBP. The estimated living cost is £14,436 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0 (no band below 5.5), TOEFL iBT 72, PTE Academic 59, Institutional test: BCU English Proficiency Test at IELTS 6.0 level, IELTS Academic 6.