Program Overview

Events Management BA (Hons)

Overview

This course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the events management industry. It covers the fundamental principles of event management, including event concept, planning, and execution, as well as the relationship between events, business, tourism, and society.

Study Options

• Full-Time (BA) at Queen’s Park, Chester
• Full-Time with Foundation Year (BA) at Queen’s Park, Chester
• Full-Time with Placement Year (BA) at Queen’s Park, Chester

Level and UCAS Code

• Level: Undergraduate
• UCAS Code: N820
• UCAS Points: 112

Start Date and Duration

• Start date: Oct 2025, Oct 2026
• Duration: 3 years

Location and Fees

• Location: Queen’s Park, Chester
• UK fees: £9,535 per year for a full-time course (2025/26)
• International fees: £14,450 per year for a full-time course* (2025/26)

Course Structure

Year 1

• Introduction to Business Principles and Skills
• Essentials of Marketing
• Originating a Practitioner Project

Year 2

• Experience Design in Events and Tourism (20 credits) Core
• Events: Concept and Practice (40 credits) Core
• Responsible Events & Tourism (40 credits) Core
• Digital & Professional Skills (20 Credits) Option
• University Language Option (20 Credits) Option

Year 3

• Virtual & Hybrid Events (40 credits) Core
• Future trends and innovation in Events & Tourism (20 Credits) Option
• Consultancy for Events and Tourism (20 Credits) Option
• Project Management (20 Credits) Option
• Third Sector Management (20 Credits) Option
• Retail Management (20 Credits) Option
• Dissertation (40 Credits) Option
• Negotiated Project (40 Credits) Option

Accreditations

• Association of Events Management Educators (AEME)

Entry Requirements

Home Students

• UCAS points: 112 points
• GCE A Level: Typical offer – BCC-BBC
• BTEC: BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM
• International Baccalaureate: 28 points
• Irish / Scottish Highers: Irish Highers - H3 H3 H3 H3 H4 Scottish Highers - BBBB
• Access requirements: Access to HE Diploma, to include 45 credits at level 3, of which 30 must be at Merit or above

International Students

• UCAS points: 72 points
• GCE A level: 72 points overall, including grade D in A level
• BTEC: BTEC Extended Diploma: MMP
• International Baccalaureate: 24 points
• Irish / Scottish Highers: Irish Highers: H4 H4 H4 H4 H4 Scottish Highers: CCDD
• Access requirements: Access to HE Diploma – Pass overall

Fees and Funding

Home Students

• Tuition fees: £9,535 per year for a full-time course (2025/26)

International Students

• Tuition fees: £14,450 per year for a full-time course* (2025/26)

Additional Costs

• Books, printing, photocopying, educational stationery and related materials
• Specialist clothing
• Travel to placements
• Optional field trips
• Software

Bursaries

• The University of Chester supports fair access for students who may need additional support through a range of bursaries and scholarships.

Who You'll Learn From

Dr Tim Brown

• Head of Division

Dr Iris Lo

• Lecturer

Dr Emmy Yeung

• Senior Lecturer

Dr Gozde Turktarhan

• Programme Leader International Fashion and Retail Marketing MSc

Carrianne Wallace

• Senior Lecturer

Hayley Oakes

• Lecturer

Dr Maeve Marmion

• Associate Dean of Education and Student Success

Colin Potts

• Programme Leader International Tourism Management

Fiona Warburton

• Lecturer

Where You'll Study

• Queen's Park, Chester

Home of Chester Business School

• A corporate learning hub
• Modern learning, historic city
• Close to the city
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Your Future Career

Job Prospects

• Opportunities for events management graduates exist in a wide range of events management and related industries in the public, private and third sectors, in the UK and overseas.

Careers Service

• The University has an award-winning Careers and Employability service which provides a variety of employability-enhancing experiences; through the curriculum, through employer contact, tailored group sessions, individual information, advice and guidance.