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Management in Events (Top-up)

  • BA (Hons)
  • 1 Years
  • Full-time
  • 22/09/2025
  • Undergraduate
Preston Campus
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Course summary

Course overview

If you’re looking to succeed as a professional manager within the booming events industry then this top-up course is exactly what you’re looking for.

On this fast-track course you can top up your foundation degree or HND to a full BA (Hons) degree in just one year. Usually studying in small classes along with other final year students, you’ll get to enjoy the full undergraduate experience and take advantage of all the facilities our University has to offer.

Our Management in Events (Top-Up) course will enable you to develop a wide range of professional and academic skills which you’ll then apply to the organising of events. We’ll help you to develop your creativity so that you’re adept at designing and delivering professionally-run events which exceed expectations.

We’ll teach you everything you need for a successful career as you build specialist skills.

Why study with us

  • We constantly refresh our teaching so that you’re up-to-date with the latest developments, trends and technologies in the dynamic world of events.

  • You’ll be allocated a personal tutor who’ll support you and help you to develop your study skills.

  • This is a well-respected course, taught by a specialist team of experts in the area.

What you'll do

  • We keep class sizes small where we can, so your tutors will get to know you individually.

  • You’ll be taught by experts in their field.

  • Choose to study a range of modules which fit your career aspirations.

Accreditations

  • Our course has been accredited by the Institute of Hospitality, the professional body for managers and aspiring managers in the hospitality, leisure and tourism industry worldwide.

Future career

The growth of the events sector internationally will lead to exciting job opportunities in the coming years. We are proud that many of our graduates have gone on to work for large international organisations, while a significant number have chosen to work in the UK events industry. The transferable skills you develop on this course will prepare you for a success in a whole range of other careers, from project management to teaching.

Modules

Please visit The University of Central Lancashire’s website for the latest information about our modules.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Preston Campus

Study options

  • BA (Hons) • Full-time • 1 Years

Start dates

  • 22/09/2025

Apply by
29 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
N822
Institution code:
C30
Campus name:
Preston Campus
Campus Code:
U
Points of Entry:
Year 1

University of Lancashire has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

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How to apply

Apply by
29 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
N822
Institution code:
C30
Campus name:
Preston Campus
Campus Code:
U

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

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Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

HND (BTEC) - P

Events Management, Hospitality and Events Management, or any HND with Events content.

Foundation Degree pass with 40% in Events Management, Hospitality and Events Management, or any Foundation Degree with Events content.

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6with no component score less than 5.5 (To have been taken within two years of the course commencement date)

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

Widening participation is at the core of our mission. We believe in helping people to seize every opportunity to flourish in education and work, for life. We offer reduced entry tariffs for students from areas of relative disadvantage, with lower rates of participation in higher education, as well as those who have spent time in the care system. Simply include your care leaver status and postcode on your UCAS application and we will automatically make you a contextual offer if you are eligible.

Learn more on the University of Lancashire website

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England£9535Year 1
Northern Ireland£9535Year 1
Scotland£9535Year 1
Wales£9535Year 1
Channel Islands£9535Year 1

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

*subject only to annual increase in line with UK Retail Price Index inflation rate

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