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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.

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.

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.

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.

The UK Centre for Events Management Network
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.

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.

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.

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 Events Management at Leeds Beckett University

100% of students on BA (Hons) Events Management were positive about the way teaching staff explain things*
The internationally recognised UK Centre for Events Management (UKCEM) is based at Leeds Beckett University
100% of graduates in work or further study 15 months after graduation*
Our school was ranked in the top 50 best schools globally in 2022 by the Academic Ranking of World Universities
Develop your professional network through site visits, industry conferences and guest lectures
Sandwich year and placement opportunities

*National Student Survey 2023
**Percentage of respondents from this course, HESA Graduate Outcomes 20-21

Huge crowds enjoying the evening weather at Leeds Festival

I’m working as an events manager for an arts festival, which I’m really enjoying. I got the job through the connections I made at university. They give you so many opportunities to network with events businesses that it puts you in a good position when you graduate.

Everything you need to know

Entry Requirements

You will require a High School Grade 12 Diploma

Grade: GPA of 3 or above
English language requirements: High School Diploma Grade 12 English Grade C and a GPA of 3 overall OR AP English Grade 3

PLUS one or more of the following qualifications:

SAT Reasoning Test
Grade: Score of 1270 (including a minimum of 650 in Reading and Writing, and 610 in Math)
English language requirements: SAT Reasoning Test 650 in Reading and Writing and SAT Subject Test 550 in English

OR

American College Testing (ACT)
Grade: Overall score of 26 or above
English language requirements: ACT score including English overall score of 26

OR

2 Advanced Placement (AP) exam results
Grade: 3 or above
English language requirements: High School Diploma Grade 12 English Grade C and a GPA of 3 overall OR AP English Grade 3

Other relevant qualifications may also be considered as part of your application.

Fees & Funding

Find out more about the cost of the course, which includes your university tuition, your accommodation fees, and your coaching programme.

Pricing

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How to apply

BA (Hons) Events Management - Graduate Insights, Helen Simpson Events management graduate Helen, talks about what she enjoyed about her course at Leeds Beckett University’s UK Centre for Events Management and how you should make the most of the opportunities available to you.