Events Management (with Foundation Year) BA (Hons)

Course overview

If you want to organize events ranging from a small business conference to masterminding a large-scale music festival, then this event management course is for you.

You learn the principles and theory related to event management, and develop a range of skills and personal attributes to become a confident event planner able to execute events of any size.

You focus on the creation of an event concept, researching potential target audiences, brand marketing, market communication, logistic planning and coordinating any technical aspects. You also cover logistics and operations management, risk management, strategy, finance, and project management. An optional work placement year is included, at no extra cost.

Career opportunities

Event management offers growing and varied career opportunities, ranging from organising a small business conference to masterminding a major music festival. In charge of both planning and execution, professional event managers have responsibilities that shift with every project.

In your career you need a combination of knowledge, skills, personal qualities and relevant experiences – and you’ll get all this from your degree. The course provides subject knowledge and expertise, opportunities to put what you learn into practice and work-related experience. You also develop transferable personal skills in teamwork, and project and time management that will be valued wherever your career takes you.

You work on your employability through a mixture of academic and vocational modules. You are strongly encouraged to take work placements during holidays, and the placement year option provides invaluable real-world experience.

Through guest lectures and live projects you have lots of opportunities to engage with potential employers. You also have access to workshops and events throughout your course and extensive support to help you secure an optional year placement.

Our award-winning careers service works with regional and national employers to advertise graduate positions, in addition to providing post-graduation support for all Teesside University alumni.

Through collaborative projects with our international partners, you gain the skills and confidence to succeed in the world of work on a global scale. You work with SMEs and large corporate organizations, developing practical business skills by formulating solutions to real-world challenges. We ensure that you acquire a unique mix of ability, knowledge and experience to secure the perfect role.