Program Overview

MSc Events Management

Course Overview

The MSc Events Management course is designed for aspiring professionals seeking to lead, innovate, and drive the future of the global events industry. This course blends rigorous academic foundations with hands-on experience, preparing students to manage and deliver exceptional events across various sectors, including corporate, entertainment, sports, festivals, and cultural projects.

Why Study This Master's in Event Management?

• Develop comprehensive contemporary knowledge of events production, including future scope, ethical responsibilities, social impact, and sustainability regulation imperatives
• Explore the interconnected domestic and global events industries, understanding how to operate in both
• Engage with a wide range of opportunities to build industry-ready event planning portfolios by responding to live, simulated, and consultancy projects
• Ably navigate the complexities of client relations, budgeting, and risk management
• Explore real-world event production through collaboration with industry partners
• Harness cutting-edge facilities and access to the very latest event technologies for a future-proofed career

Key Study Topics

• Event strategy
• Creative design
• Project planning
• Sustainable practices
• Risk management
• Client relations

The Specifics

Entry Requirements

• Home: A lower second-class honours (a 2:2, or equivalent non-UK qualifications) or higher in a relevant subject, or an equivalent professional qualification in a related subject
• International: If you have international qualifications, please view our entry requirements per country
• English Language Requirements: In order to be eligible for this course, you will need to be a competent speaker and writer of English. If you require a Student Visa, you need to provide us with an IELTS or equivalent English language qualification, which demonstrates a minimum of 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each sub-test) or CEFR Level B2 in each component

Module Breakdown

• The modules in this course enable students to develop an understanding of every facet of event management
• Modules include:
  • Evidence-Based Management Decisions
  • Contemporary Management Strategy
  • Operations and Global Hospitality
  • Event Communications
  • Creative and Digital Event Management
  • Experience Economy and Sustainability
  • Final Project

Assessment

• The course will be assessed through formative, summative, practical, peer, and reflective assessment
• Formative assessments, such as quizzes and group discussions, are designed to provide ongoing feedback and support learning throughout the course
• Summative assessments will take place at the end of key modules and include presentations and project reports
• Practical assessments evaluate students' ability to apply theoretical knowledge, and may include case studies or design projects
• Peer assessments help to promote self-reflection and critical thinking, helping students build on their analytical and evaluative skills
• Reflective assessments, such as journals, encourage personal growth and awareness of learning processes

Fees and Funding

• Tuition Fees for 2025/26:
  • UK: £9,750 per year
  • Overseas: £18,000 per year
• Scholarships, Bursaries, and Other Discounts: Find out more about our tuition fees and whether you qualify for financial support during your studies

Industry Connections

• You can't learn in a vacuum, which is why industry connection is ingrained into everything we do
• Ravensbourne University London will equip you for success in the creative and digital industries
• Our tutors are respected academics and practitioners with substantial experience and industry links, while our suite of postgraduate courses has been designed with industry, for industry

Career Opportunities

• Graduates from this course would be suitable for a variety of roles and sectors related to event management
• These include event planning, conference and meetings organisation, sports, festivals and music, corporate hospitality, exhibition coordination, party planning, and charity

Course Team

• Kellie Vincent: BSc (hons) MSc PhD PGCE
• Catherine Bedwei-Majdoub: PhD, MA, MA, BA, PGCert, FHEA
• Christoph Naborowski: PhD AFHEA MSc BA
• Chris Jones: DBA FHEA MBA MA BA
• Guido Dal Pozzo: BA, MA, PGCHE, FHEA
• Chi Maher: BA PGCert MSc MRes DBA SFHEA
• Rose Sgueglia: BA PG MPhil