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Master of International Events Management

Canterbury, United Kingdom
1 year
English
On campus
Master

Canterbury Christ Church University campus

About the program

Honours degree preparing students for global careers in the events industry, Dual award with the University of Toulouse Jean Jaures (France).

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: no
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (2): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Develop knowledge of International Events Management and apply business analysis
Evidence-based decision-making
and professional communication to academic or practical tasks. Evaluate relevant information and communicate findings effectively.

Career outcomes

Convention Centre Manager
Convention / Events Planner
Convention Services Manager
Entertainment Manager
Entrepreneur
Events Manager
Exhibition Manager
Gaming Manager
Incentive Organiser
Professional Conference Organiser (PCO)
Sporting Event Organiser
Theme Park Manager

Curriculum

Year 1: Principles of Marketing
Business of Hospitality
Food and Leisure Management
Events and Entertainment
Design for Events
Social Media for Events
Trends and Issues in International Event Management
Conventions and Meetings Management
Event Sponsorship and Funding
Events Project Management. Year 2: Research Methods
French Basic
Events Operations
Sustainable Event Management
Event Technology
Exhibition Management. Year 3: Research Project
Live Event Project
Event and Tourism Risk Management
Internship.

Entry requirements

Academic

UK honours degree 2:2 or recognised overseas equivalent for most courses (for example India 3-year degree at 55% or CGPA 6.0/10
China bachelor's 65-70% depending on university)
2:1 for some courses such as MA Social Work and MSc Nursing routes. Source: institution-wide international postgraduate entry pages
Additional academic criteria: Honours degree 2:2 or equivalent for most courses (2:1 for e.g. MA Social Work and the MSc Nursing routes).

Accepted academic background

Bachelor's degree: UK honours degree 2:2 or recognised overseas equivalent (e.g. India 3-year degree at 55% or CGPA 6.0/10, China bachelor's 65-70% depending on university)

Language tests

IELTS 6.0
TOEFL iBT 60
PTE Academic 59

Documents you’ll need

Completed Application
Official Academic Transcripts
Passport or Identity Document
Previous Degree Certificate
Academic References
Statement of Purpose

How to apply

Review the International Events Management admission requirements and the current intake deadline. Complete the application through the university application portal. Prepare academic transcripts and evidence of previous qualifications. Provide English language test results if required. Submit the supporting documents requested by admissions. Confirm the applicable application fee before submitting the application. Review any admission offer and complete the required acceptance steps. Prepare the appropriate student immigration application if necessary.

Other costs

Tuition per year	£17,000 GBP
Application fee	£35 GBP
Deposit	£3,000 GBP

Program details

Campus	Canterbury Campus
Faculty or school	School of Business, Law, and Policing
Department	School of Business, Law, and Policing
Teaching language	English
Credit value	180
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	2
Scholarship note	Potential Canterbury Christ Church University scholarship or funding opportunities may be relevant to International Events Management. Confirm the award, international eligibility, funding level, and application dates with the institution.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
18 Jun 2027
217 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 1 year.