Events Management

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

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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?

• 100% of students were positive about how well teaching staff supported their learning on BA (Hons) Events Management*

• We are ranked 4th in the UK for Hospitality, Event Management & Tourism**

• We have been named Joint Winners for Best University or College Events Course***

• Develop your professional network through site visits, partnerships, industry conferences and guest lectures

• Placement year and placement opportunities

*National Student Survey 2025
**The Guardian University Guide 2026
***NOEA Annual Awards 2024