Events Management - BA (Hons)

University College Birmingham

Combining business, enterprise and innovation with the practical skills of event planning and delivery, our Events Management degree will help you develop the skills you need to become an innovative leader who can build exceptional, unforgettable event experiences. From studying events planning, marketing and design to financial management and risk and crisis management, you will gain the in-depth knowledge needed to build a comprehensive platform for your future career. Furthermore, as academic partners of the Association of Event Venues, you will have exclusive access to networking and career opportunities built into your programme.At University College Birmingham, we know first-hand industry experience is vital, so one of the highlights of our events management course is a 12-month paid work placement that will give you a distinctive advantage in the events job market. Great opportunities are available throughout the UK and around the world, with past students having worked in Brussels, Prague and Hong Kong.

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– Students on this course will have many opportunities to gain experience of working on real events. In addition, you will have a guaranteed interview for the University Student Ambassador scheme a paid role where you will work on a range of events for the University-

- If you are not keen on exams, this course is for you. Unlike many degrees, you will have no written exams during or at the end of the course-

– As academic associate members of the Association of Event Venues, students will have the chance to network with national and international event venues -

– Through industry guest speakers, behind the scenes visits of event venues and a residential visit, you will have the chance to explore unique event venues, learn from industry professionals and network across the sector-

– You’ll use industry specialist software throughout your programme and have the opportunity to gain additional certification in event planning

Students on our Events Management course have access to our brand new

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This course is accredited by the Chartered Management Institute and Institute of Hospitality.We are also a member of various industry associations including EVCOM, MIA, AEME and NOEA.