Events Management BA (Hons)

**From iconic sporting and cultural events to global conferences, learn how to produce events and how they impact society at our UK Centre for Events Management.**<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/>Taught at **The UK Centre for Events Management (UKCEM)**, a global centre for events management education, this course will also teach you how to run your own events business.<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/>**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/>**The UK Centre for Events Management Network**<br/>You’ll become an active member of our thriving community of events practitioners – the UKCEM Network. As well as delivering internationally recognised events management education, the UKCEM has a global reputation for international research and for supporting 25 years of successful alumni at home and overseas.<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/>The university has been given a five-star rating for our academic work in Hospitality & Leisure Management by QS, the international higher education benchmarking agency.<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 at Events Management at Leeds Beckett University...**<br/>- 92% of students were positive about the teaching on BA (Hons) Events Management*<br/><br/><br/>- The internationally recognised UK Centre for Events Management (UKCEM) is based at Leeds Beckett University<br/><br/><br/>- Our School was ranked in the top 100 best schools globally by Academic Ranking of World Universities 2023<br/><br/><br/>- Develop your professional network through site visits, industry conferences and guest lectures<br/><br/><br/>- Sandwich year and placement opportunities<br/><br/><br/>National Student Survey 2024*<br/><br/>**Recognised by:**<br/>ABPCO<br/><br/>**Member of:** <br/>aeme

Leeds Beckett University is committed to giving you the support and guidance you need to succeed in a career. From hands-on experiences to cutting-edge facilities, 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) and one of the top 10 most affordable cities for students in the UK (NatWest Student Living Index 2023).<br/><br/>Study a course that gives you a future advantage, in a city with something for everyone.