Events Management

BA (Hons) Single

The Events Management degree combines appropriate theory with vocational practice to provide students with the necessary knowledge and skills for a successful career in the events management industry.

Campus Chester
Course BA (Hons) Single
Length 3 Years (or 4 years if placement year is undertaken) Full-time
Start date September 2012

Why study this course?

One of the most exciting, dynamic and fastest growing areas of the service sector, Events Management is a diverse industry that is concerned equally with small-scale local functions and mega-events such as the Olympic Games.

Events Management is an interesting and varied subject to study. With such clear links to tourism, sport and music.

Events Management has the potential to provide students with pathways to profitable employment.

 

Features

Single Honours students have the option to undertake a year's paid work placement in industry. This will take place between the second and final year.

Students are offered the chance to go on field visits to local, regional and national events.

Next: Modules

Programme Structure:

 

Modules studied in Year 1:

Modules studied in Year 2:

Modules studied in Year 3:

Please be advised that module content is subject to change

Next: Assessment

Assessment is through a combination of assignments, examinations, group and individual projects, presentations and seminar contributions.

Next: Careers

Chester Business School graduates have gone on to work for a wide range of private and public sector industries.

Their jobs within these industries are equally varied and include:

  • European Sales Manager
  • Sales and Marketing Manager
  • Public Relations Officer
  • Events Coordinator
  • Stock Controller
  • Recruitment Consultant

Some graduates have also decided to stay at Chester and go on to study on our range of masters level programmes, for example the MSc Management and the MBA.

Next: Entry requirements

Single and Combined Honours

*Please note, single honours programme only available at Chester Campus

UCAS: For Single/Combined Honours A minimum of 240-280 UCAS points must be obtained from GCE A Levels or equivalent
BTEC: BTEC National Diploma/Certificate: merit/distinction profile
Irish/Scottish: B in 4 subjects
International Baccalaureate: 26 points
QAA: QAA recognised Access to HE Diploma, Open College Units or Open University Credits
OCR: OCR National Extended/Diploma: merit/distinction profile
Extra Information:

The Advanced Diploma: acceptable on its own

Welsh Baccalaureate (core) will be recognised in our tariff offer.

Course Combinations

There are a number of subjects that Events Management can be combined with. For a complete, up-to-date list, please visit the UCAS website.

Beginning: Overview

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Who to contact

  • For admission enquiries

    Undergraduate Admissions

    University of Chester

    Parkgate Road

    Chester

    CH1 4BJ

    T:
    01244 512175
    enquiries@chester.ac.uk

  • For enquiries about course content

    Martin Metcalfe, Programme Leader
    Warrington (main base)
    T:
    01244 514245
    F:
    01244 511329
    m.metcalfe@chester.ac.uk

  • Chester Business School
    T:
    01244 511800
    F:
    01244 511329
    businessschool@chester.ac.uk