Events Management
Leeds Beckett University
UCAS Code: N820 | Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Leeds Beckett University
UCAS Code: N820 | Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Entry requirements
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE English Language and Maths at Grade 4 or above (Grade C for those sitting their GCSE before 2017) or equivalent. Key Skills Level 2, Functional Skills Level 2 and the Certificate in Adult Literacy/Numeracy are accepted in place of GCSEs.
UCAS Tariff
A minimum of 64-80 points from two A levels or equivalent, excluding General Studies.
About this course
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**THIS COURSE IS AVAILABLE TO STUDY OVER THREE YEARS OR FOUR YEARS IF YOU CHOOSE TO DO AN OPTIONAL PLACEMENT YEAR**
**From iconic sporting and cultural events to global conferences, learn how to produce events and how they impact society on this events management degree.**
Develop the skills to plan, promote and produce events of all sizes. You’ll gain invaluable experience by developing your own events and making the most of a range of volunteering opportunities. This will ensure you graduate with the key skills to thrive in this dynamic industry.
As part of this course, you’ll:
- Create and deliver a diverse range of events from conception through to evaluation
- Analyse and understand the important role that events play on society, both locally and globally
- Learn to manage events staff and suppliers, as well as adhere to licensing requirements
- Specialise in a particular sector, such as festivals or corporate events, through a range of option modules
- **Study complex and challenging issues within events management** and how to plan events in a sustainable way
- Learn how to run your own events business
**Find out more**
Events are important markers and influencers in our lives. Whether in sport, the arts, business or politics, not a day goes by without a major event taking place somewhere in the world.
Event managers are in demand by organisations that require specialists to deliver every facet of the event in a proactive and skilful manner.
**Career ready**
This applied course is dedicated to supporting your career. You’ll develop a set of business skills that are relevant beyond the events industry. Our experienced lecturers will help you find your way. All modules on the course are contextualised and everything you learn will have a practical application when you begin your career.
**A thriving community**
You’ll become an active member of our thriving community of events practitioners. As well as delivering internationally recognised events management education, our teaching staff have a global reputation for international research and for supporting 25 years of successful alumni at home and overseas.
We have joined forces with Whitecap Consulting, LegalTech in Leeds and FinTech North to share knowledge, resources and insight between academic and professional communities. The collaboration will create strategic project opportunities for Leeds Beckett students and embed real-world applications into the curriculum through live case studies.
**Expert practitioners**
Our large specialist teaching team includes research-active academics and industry professionals who work as consultants to the course – expertise which will help to shape your learning.
**Five-star learning**
Our university has been given a five-star rating for our academic work in Hospitality & Leisure Management by QS, the international higher education benchmarking agency. We also rank in the top 100 institutions in the world for Hospitality & Leisure Management in their World University Rankings by Subject.
**Networking**
You’ll build your professional networking skills through a range of initiatives, including industry conferences, LinkedIn workshops, volunteering opportunities and guest speaker sessions. These initiatives will enable you to meet and learn from industry practitioners and leaders.
**Why study the Events Management course at Leeds Beckett University?**
- Placement year and placement opportunities available
- 92% of students were positive about the teaching on BA (Hons) Events Management*
- We're ranked 7th in the UK for Hospitality, Event Management & Tourism (Guardian University Guide 2025)
- We have been named Joint Winners for Best University or College Events Course (NOEA Annual Awards 2024)
- Develop your professional network through site visits, partnerships, industry conferences and guest lectures
*National Student Survey 2024
Modules
Year 1 Core Modules:
- Professional Event Practice 1
- Event Planning
- Creative Event Marketing
- Finance & Revenue Management
- Staging Safe Events
Year 2 Core Modules:
- Professional Event Practice 2
- Event Law
- Leadership & Talent Management
- Experience Design
- Event Production
In addition, choose from a list of Year 2 option modules. Please check our website for a full and up-to-date list.
Year 3 Core Modules:
- Consultancy Project
- Event Lab
- Strategic Management for Events
In addition, choose from a list of Year 3 option modules. Please check our website for a full and up-to-date list.
The Uni
Headingley Campus
Events, Tourism and Hospitality
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