Program Overview

Events Management

Course Overview

Are you highly organised, detail-oriented, and unflappable? If something goes wrong, are you the first to come up with a solution? Then a degree in Events Management might be for you.

Our course is part of our business portfolio, so you'll receive a thorough grounding in all aspects of running a successful organisation from finance, law, organisational behaviour, strategy, and marketing.

You'll make strong professional connections and build a portfolio of your events management experience. With regular opportunities to work with events professionals in the Peterborough area, you'll increase your employability and grow in confidence.

Why ARU?

• Gain real-world experience through industry-led Live Brief projects.
• Benefit from small class cohorts where we'll know and support you.
• Build confidence and influencing skills through presenting your work.
• Develop highly valued transferrable skills to enable career pivots.
• Learn from sector-experienced, expert lecturers.

Course Options

• 3 years
• 4 years with foundation year
• 4 years with placement
• 5 years with foundation and placement

Key Facts

• STUDY OPTIONS: 3 years
• START DATES: January
• LOCATION: ARU Peterborough
• ENTRY: UCAS code: N824
• FEES:
  • £9,535 UK students starting 2025/26 (full-time, per year)
  • £16,700 International students starting 2025/26 (full-time, per year)

Teaching and Assessment

Year 1

• Global Business Environment and International Strategy
• Introduction to Business Contracts and the Law
• Organisational Behaviour
• Digital Business and Principles of Marketing
• Introduction to Financial Analysis and Management
• Into ARU

Year 2

• Ruskin Module (15 credits)
• The Events Management Sector
• Managing Quality and Customer Service (Live Brief)
• Project Management
• Specialist Events Planning

Year 3

• Marketing Events
• Event Management
• Sustainable and Ethical Management in Tourism and Events
• Undergraduate Major Project - Business

Facilities

• a brand new university building
• industry live briefs
• practical workshops

Careers

An Event Management degree can prepare you for careers in a wide range of industries.

Graduates from this course will be able to work effectively in a variety of event-related roles. They will be able to deploy their knowledge and skills to design and implement events, with effective use of marketing tools and techniques to deliver results.

You will be a strong candidate for event management, tourism officer, event marketing manager, and event planning roles across a variety of industry sectors including business administration, technical, professional, financial services, logistics, hospitality, utilities, agriculture, and construction.

Entry Requirements

• 96 UCAS Tariff points
• 5 GCSEs at grade C, or grade 4, or above, including English and Maths
• If English is not your first language, you will be expected to demonstrate a certificated level of proficiency of at least IELTS 6.0 (Academic level) or equivalent English Language qualification, as recognised by Anglia Ruskin University

Fees and Paying for University

Tuition Fees and Student Loans for UK Students (2025/26)

• £9,535 UK students starting 2025/26 (full-time, per year)

Tuition Fees for International Students (2025/26)

• £16,700 International students starting 2025/26 (full-time, per year)

Living Costs

Living at university can vary depending on where you're studying and which course you're taking. However, some of the main costs you'll want to think about include:

• accommodation
• bills
• internet, mobile phone and calls
• travel
• food and drink
• socialising and going out
• study materials

As a very general guide, living costs at university can range from around £7,000–£9,000 per year. They may be lower if you're living at home. Our Money Advice Service is on hand if you'd like to chat about living costs, budgets and managing your money.