Events Management (Hons) Birmingham City University

Overview

The Events Management (Hons) at Birmingham City University provides students with the essential skills and real-world experience required to excel in the rapidly growing global events and leisure sector. This comprehensive programme focuses on practice-based learning, allowing students to design, prepare, and manage events of varying scales. Through immersive projects and exposure to live clients, the curriculum ensures graduates are ready for the professional environment.

Why Events Management (Hons) at Birmingham City University?

Students benefit from the university's status as an Academic Associate Member of the Association of Event Venues (AEV) and its accreditation by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI). The course offers unique behind-the-scenes access to major venues like the NEC in Birmingham, particularly during high-profile events such as Crufts. Additionally, the student-led agency, Empower, provides a platform to work on live briefs for real-world clients, enhancing employability through practical application.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: GBP 18570 per year
• National fee: GBP 9535 per year

Visit the Fees and Funding section for a breakdown in your local currency.

Syllabus

The curriculum covers every stage of the event cycle, from initial conceptualisation to venue operations and crisis management. Modules may include:

• Marketing Principles and Practice
• Event Skills
• Entrepreneurial Thinking
• Finance for Managers
• Creative Events
• Event Design and Venue Operations
• Sustainable Supplier Networks for Events
• Live Event Experiences
• Crisis Management and Security

Careers with Events Management (Hons)

Graduates are prepared for diverse roles within the global events, leisure, and hospitality industries. The programme's strong focus on employability and its links with organisations like the Academy of Multi-Unit Leadership help students secure positions in venue management, event planning, and corporate hospitality. The optional professional placement year further enhances career prospects by providing a full year of industry experience with regional or national employers.