Events Management BA (Hons)

**THIS COURSE IS AVAILABLE TO STUDY OVER THREE YEARS OR FOUR YEARS IF YOU CHOOSE TO DO AN OPTIONAL PLACEMENT YEAR**<br/><br/>**From iconic sporting and cultural events to global conferences, learn how to produce events and how they impact society on this events management degree.**<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>As part of this course, you’ll:<br/>- Create and deliver a diverse range of events from conception through to evaluation<br/><br/><br/>- Analyse and understand the important role that events play on society, both locally and globally<br/><br/><br/>- Learn to manage events staff and suppliers, as well as adhere to licensing requirements<br/><br/><br/>- Specialise in a particular sector, such as festivals or corporate events, through a range of option modules<br/><br/><br/>- **Study complex and challenging issues within events management** and how to plan events in a sustainable way<br/><br/><br/>- Learn how to run your own events business <br/><br/><br/>**Find out more**<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>Event managers are in demand by organisations that require specialists to deliver every facet of the event in a proactive and skilful manner.<br/><br/>**Career ready**<br/>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.<br/><br/>**A thriving community**<br/>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.<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>**Expert practitioners** <br/>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.<br/><br/>**Five-star learning**<br/>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. <br/><br/>**Networking**<br/>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.<br/><br/>**Why study the Events Management course at Leeds Beckett University?**<br/><br/><br/>- Placement year and placement opportunities available<br/><br/><br/>- 92% of students were positive about the teaching on BA (Hons) Events Management*<br/><br/><br/>- Were ranked 7th in the UK for Hospitality, Event Management & Tourism (Guardian University Guide 2025)<br/><br/><br/>- We have been named Joint Winners for Best University or College Events Course (NOEA Annual Awards 2024)<br/><br/><br/>- Develop your professional network through site visits, partnerships, industry conferences and guest lectures<br/><br/><br/>*National Student Survey 2024

Ranked a top 10 university in the UK for course quality and careers (Uni Compare Rankings, 2026), Leeds Beckett University is committed to giving you the support and guidance you need to succeed in a career. From hands-on opportunities to cutting-edge facilities, LBU's courses are designed to provide you with the skills and knowledge that employers are looking for.<br/><br/>You'll also have access to a dedicated team of career experts who will offer you advice and opportunities for professional development while studying your course and for up to five years after graduation. Leeds Beckett's aim is to ensure you are career-ready.<br/><br/>And, if you want to live in a budget-friendly city loved by students, with a thriving cultural scene, diverse community and plenty of job opportunities, Leeds is the perfect destination. It's recently been ranked the best place to live in the North (Sunday Times, Best Places to Live 2024)!<br/><br/>Study a course that gives you a future advantage, in a city with something for everyone.