Program Overview

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About our foundation years

Our Foundation Year courses are perfect for you if you...

• are returning to education after a long time, or you don't have the qualifications for direct entry into our degree programmes
• are thinking of re-training and would like an introduction to the area
• are an international student wanting an additional year to adapt to the UK academic system
• are still evaluating which degree pathway at UEL is the right one for you

Please note: Foundation years can only be studied full-time. However, you can transfer to part-time delivery once you have completed your foundation year. Please apply to the full-time option if you wish to study in this way.

Events Management BA (Hons)

Overview

Our BA Events Management degree will provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to thrive in a vibrant industry that contributes an estimated £36 billion to the UK economy. The course is designed with your events career in mind; it is accredited by the Institute of Hospitality, ensuring you are well- prepared for events management jobs upon graduation.

You will:

• learn just a few miles away from some of London's most famous events venues – including the Excel Centre, O2 Arena and the London Stadium
• have access to some of the most exciting cultural pioneers in the world; and
• benefit from events placements and guest lectures held with industry leaders across the capital.

Course options

Start date September 2025

September 2025

Degree

UCAS code: N UCAS points

Entry Requirements

Events Management BA (Hons)

Academic requirements

Accepted Qualifications

112 UCAS points from an equivalent Level 3 qualification listed on the UCAS tariff calculator, including:

• A Levels in at least two subjects
• BTEC Extended Diploma – DMM
• BTEC Diploma – DD
• Access to HE Diploma
• T Levels
• International Baccalaureate – 24 points including a minimum of 15 points at Higher Level

We also welcome applications from students who are taking Level 3 or higher qualifications not on the UCAS tariff calculator and will assess the suitability, on a case by case basis.

In addition to one of the above, you should have:

• GCSE English Grade 4/C or Level 2 Functional Skills in English
• GCSE Mathematics Grade 4/C or Level 2 Functional Skills in Mathematics

International Qualifications

We accept a wide range of European and international qualifications in addition to A-levels, the International Baccalaureate and BTEC qualifications. Please visit our International page for full details.

English Language requirements

• IELTS 5.5 with a minimum of 5.5 in Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking (or recognised equivalent).

If you do not meet the academic English language requirements for your course, you may be eligible to enrol onto a Pre-sessional English course. The length of the course will depend on your current level of English and the requirements for your degree programme. We offer a 5-week and an 11-week pre- sessional course.

Mature applicants and those without formal qualifications

As an inclusive university, we recognise those who have been out of education for some time may not have the formal qualifications usually required. We welcome applications from those who can demonstrate their enthusiasm and commitment to study and have the relevant life/work experience that equips them to succeed on the course. We will assess this from the information provided in your application or may request additional information such as a CV or attendance at an interview. Please note that some courses require applicants to meet the entry requirements outlined.

You may also be a suitable candidate to access one of our courses by completion of a UEL Pre-Entry programme (for mature learners). For more information and eligibility, please contact our Pre-entry Information, Advice and Guidance team.

Admissions policy

We are committed to fair admissions and access by recruiting students regardless of their social, cultural or economic background. Our admissions policy sets out the principles and procedures we use to admit new students for all courses offered by the university and its partners.

Further advice and guidance

You can speak to a member of our Applicant Enquiries team on +44 (0), Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm. Alternatively, you can visit our Information, Advice and Guidance centre.

Fees, funding and additional costs

Fees

UK/Home students

You don't need to pay the fees upfront.

Fee status after Brexit

EU, EEA and Swiss Nationals starting a course from September 2021, will no longer be eligible for Home fees.

However, such nationals benefitting from Settled Status or Citizens' Rights may become eligible for Home fees as and when the UK Government confirms any new fee regulations.

Further information can be found at UKCISA.

International students

We accept a wide range of European and international qualifications in addition to A-levels, the International Baccalaureate and BTEC qualifications. Please visit our International page for full details.

Funding

UK fee status holders

Find out all the ways you can receive funding for your studies:

• Government funding
• UEL funding
• External funding

The Student Money Advice and Rights Team (SMART) are here to help you navigate your finances while you are a student at the University of East London.

We can give you advice, information and guidance on government and university funds so that you receive your full funding entitlement.

• Phone: , Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.00pm
• Live chat: Click the live chat icon in the bottom left of the screen

International fee status holders

Find out all the ways you can receive funding for your studies:

• UEL scholarships
• Ways to pay

Our International team at UEL are available for advice and guidance on studying in London, fees, scholarships and visa requirements.

• Email:

Additional costs

Depending on the programme of study, there may be extra costs which are not covered by tuition fees, which students will need to consider when planning their studies.

Tuition fees cover the cost of your teaching, assessment and operating University facilities such as the library, IT equipment and other support services. Accommodation and living costs are not included in our fees.

Course modules

Foundation Year

The Events Management foundation year introduces you to the foundational knowledge and skills needed to excel in the dynamic hospitality, events, and tourism (HET) industries. Core modules focus on developing academic and communication skills, understanding the customer experience, and exploring the interconnected nature of the experience economy. Emphasis is placed on employability, marketing strategies, and service excellence to prepare you for further studies in event management.

Year 1

Year one of the Events Management degree provides a solid event management foundation in the key concepts, skills, and strategies essential for success in the dynamic events industry. You explore topics such as service and experience marketing, people management, business environments, and event industry practices. With a focus on professional and personal development, the programme equips you with the tools needed for effective planning, decision- making, and customer engagement in hospitality, tourism, and event management.

Year 2

In the second year, you will study core modules that cover different practical aspects of event planning, including design and theming, finance, law and leadership. You will have the chance to choose from several optional modules that allow you to focus on themes such as e-business, destination marketing, social media or food and beverage management. You will also have the option of undertaking a work-based project that takes the form of a real internship at an events organisation.

Year 3

The third year is the overseas placement year for international events students or the final year for those taking the core BA degree programme. You will focus on an individual research project, consultancy project or enterprise project (for events entrepreneurship students). This will give you the chance to apply your skills to a practical project of your choice. You will study core modules covering innovation and enterprise, conferences, sports and event tourism, and event contracts with further optional modules to choose from.

Your future career

The events management course covers a wide range of topics that are essential for a career in events management. We will also cover broader themes in business management that will root your understanding of events in the wider business environment. This will help you to remain flexible in the job market and contribute more to your employer.

Industry links

Our Institute of Events, Hospitality and Tourism has links with a range of corporate bodies and entrepreneurs in the events and hospitality industry.

These industry links are crucial for our event management degree, offering you opportunities to network and secure event management jobs. Through these connections, you may find event management positions and even secure roles as event management interns during your studies.

Graduate employers

Our graduates go on to work for a wide range of employers - either events- specific companies or as events specialists in other organisations.

You'll benefit from placements and guest lectures with industry leaders, enhancing your prospects for event management jobs. This practical exposure is vital for anyone pursuing an event management degree and looking to excel in various event management positions.

Job roles

Roles you could go into include events planner, events manager, project manager or entrepreneur. With this course, you’ll be equipped to explore diverse event management positions and find your ideal career path.

Further study

You could do further study with us by doing one of the following courses:

• MSc Events and Hospitality Leadership
• MSc Sports Management
• MSc Sustainable Tourism Development & Management

How we support your career ambitions

We offer dedicated careers support, and further opportunities to thrive, such as volunteering and industry networking. Our courses are created in collaboration with employers and industry to ensure they accurately reflect the real-life practices of your future career and provide you with the essential skills needed. You can focus on building interpersonal skills through group work and benefit from our investment in the latest cutting-edge technologies and facilities.

Career Zone

This digital platform provides you with careers and employability resources, including:

• Jobs board for internships, placements, graduate opportunities, flexible part-time work
• Mentoring programmes for insight with industry experts
• 1-2-1 career coaching services
• Careers workshops and employer events
• Learning pathways to gain new skills and industry insight

Mental Wealth programme

Our Professional Fitness and Mental Wealth programme which issues you with a Careers Passport to track the skills you've mastered. Some of these are externally validated by corporations like Amazon and Microsoft.

Our Mental Wealth programme

We are careers first

Our teaching methods and geographical location put us right up top:

• Work-based projects
• Networking and visits to leading organisations
• Support in starting a new business
• London on our doorstep

How you'll learn

When not attending timetabled lectures or workshops, you will be expected to continue learning independently through self-study. This will typically involve skills development through online study, reading journal articles and books, working on individual and group projects and preparing coursework assignments and presentations.

Guided independent study

Your independent learning is supported by a range of excellent facilities including online resources, and specialist facilities, such as edit suites, the library, the full Microsoft Office software, including MS Teams, and Moodle: our Virtual Learning Environment.

Academic support

If you need a bit of extra help with certain skills such as academic writing, English, maths or statistics, our Academic Tutors offer workshops, drop-in sessions and one-to-one appointments to help our students achieve their potential. You can receive advice and guidance on all aspects of the IT systems provided by the university from our IT Service Desks located on all three campuses.

Our Student Support hubs in Docklands and Stratford feature centralised helpdesks to cater for your every need. We also provide support and advice for disabled students and those with specific learning difficulties (SPDs).

Dedicated personal tutor

When you arrive, we'll introduce you to your personal tutor. This is the member of the academic course team who will provide academic guidance, be a support throughout your time at UEL and who will show you how to make the best use of all the help and resources that we offer.

Workload

Your overall workload consists of class and online tutor-led sessions, individual learning, and practical activities.

Your timetable

Your individualised timetable is normally available within 48 hours of enrolment. Whilst we make every effort to ensure timetables are as student- friendly as possible, scheduled teaching can take place on any day of the week between 9.00am and 6.00pm. For undergraduate students, Wednesday afternoons are normally reserved for sports and cultural activities, but there may be occasions when this is not possible. Timetables for part-time students will depend on the modules selected.

Class sizes

To give you an indication of class sizes, this events management course normally attracts 40 - 50 students a year. Lecture sizes are normally 40 plus students.

In workshops, you will be taught in groups of 12 - 15 students. However, this can vary by academic year.

How you'll be assessed

Assessment tasks are mainly spread across the year to make the workload manageable. Assessment methods include group work, exams and individual work including essays, presentations, case studies, professional development and practical activities depending on the nature of the course. All grades count towards your module mark. More details will be included in the student handbook and module guides. You will always receive detailed feedback outlining your strengths and how you can improve. We aim to provide feedback on assessments within 15 working days, although you will receive immediate feedback following many of our face-to-face assessments.

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Campus and facilities

Docklands Campus, London, E16 2RD

Our waterfront campus in the historic Royal Docks provides a modern, well- equipped learning environment.

Join us and you'll be able to make the most of our facilities including contemporary lecture theatres and seminar rooms, art studios and exhibition spaces, audio and visual labs and a multimedia production centre.

Features include our 24/7 Docklands library, our £21m SportsDock centre, a campus shop and bookstore, the Children's Garden Nursery, cafés, eateries, a late bar, plus Student Union facilities, including a student lounge.

The University of East London is one of the few London universities to provide on-campus accommodation. Our Docklands Campus Student Village houses close to 1,200 students from around the world. We are well connected to central London and Canary Wharf, with London City Airport just across the water. We also run a free bus service that connects Docklands with Stratford campuses.

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Who teaches this course

This course is delivered by Royal Docks School of Business and Law

The teaching team includes qualified academics, practitioners and industry experts as guest speakers. Full details of the academics will be provided in the student handbook and module guides.

• Course leader

Lynthon Musamadya

Department of Innovation and Management, Royal Docks School Of Business And Law

• Course leader

Zoë Adjey

Department of Innovation and Management, Royal Docks School Of Business And Law

• Course leader

Michael Palkowski

Department of Innovation and Management, Royal Docks School Of Business And Law

Official student data from Discover Uni

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95%say staff value students views and opinions about the course

Data for courses in Tourism, transport and travel at The University of East London

95%of students say teaching staff have supported their learning well.

Data for courses in Tourism, transport and travel at The University of East London

60%in work or doing further study 15 months after the course.

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Statistics for BA (Hons) Events Management Degree, full time

95%say staff value students views and opinions about the course

Data for courses in Tourism, transport and travel at The University of East London

95%of students say teaching staff have supported their learning well.

Data for courses in Tourism, transport and travel at The University of East London

60%in work or doing further study 15 months after the course.

Data for Event Management (Full time) at The University of East London

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Statistics for BA (Hons) Events Management Degree, full time

What our students and staff say

I loved my time at UEL, the university promotes an inclusive environment with a wide range of opportunities for all. The lecturing is excellent, and the support offered helped me achieve a first."

Georgina Simmons

BA (Hons) Hospitality Management

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