Program Overview

Events Management with Business BA (Hons)

Overview

This course combines the study of events management with business, providing students with a comprehensive understanding of the events industry and the skills to succeed in a business environment.

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

• Undergraduate

UCAS Code

• NC8N

UCAS Points

• 112

Start Date

• Oct 2025, Oct 2026

Duration

• 3 years full-time, up to 7 years part-time

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 Summary

This course is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge to succeed in the events industry, with a focus on business and management. Students will learn about event design, marketing, and management, as well as business principles and practices.

Why You'll Love It

• Learn in the heart of Chester, a top UK tourism city
• Ranked 4th in the UK for hospitality, event management, and tourism
• Build your professional network and industry knowledge
• Chester Business School named Business School of the Year at the Times Higher Education (THE) Awards 2024

What You'll Study

• Foundation Year
• Year 1
• Year 2
• Year 3

Modules

• Events: Concepts and Practice (40 Credits) Core
• Applying Business Concepts (40 Credits) Core
• Experience Design in Events and Tourism (20 Credits) Core
• Digital and Professional Skills (20 Credits) Option
• Language Module Options
• International Business (20 Credits) Core
• Corporate Responsibility (20 Credits) Core
• The Live Event: Project Planning (20 Credits) Core
• Social Media Marketing (20 Credits) Option
• People Management (20 Credits) Option
• Chester Business School Work Placement (40 Credits) Option
• The Live Event: Production (40 Credits) Option
• Management Consultancy (40 Credits) Option
• Professional work placement/Language module/Term abroad
• Project Management (20 Credits) Option
• Future Trends and Innovation in Events and Tourism (20 Credits) Option
• Consultancy for Events and Tourism (20 Credits) Option
• Third Sector Management (20 Credits) Option
• Retail Management (20 Credits) Option
• Dissertation (40 Credits) Option
• Negotiated Project (40 Credits) Option
• People Analytics and Transformation (40 Credits) Core

How You'll Learn

• This course is designed around in-person study
• The majority of assessment is coursework based
• There may be some online learning activities
• Curriculum developed to match workforce priorities

Entry Requirements

• Home Students
• International Students
• Foundation Year
• UCAS points: 112
• 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
• T Level: Merit
• OCR Cambridge Technicals: OCR Extended Diploma: DMM
• Extra Information: Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced and A level General Studies will be recognised in our offer. We will also consider a combination of A Levels and BTECs/OCRs.

Fees and Funding

• Home Students: £9,535 per year for a full-time course (2025/26)
• International Students: £14,450 per year for a full-time course* (2025/26)
• Additional Costs: Compulsory field trips are covered by your tuition fees. You may need to cover costs such as books, printing, photocopying, educational stationery and related materials, specialist clothing, travel to placements, optional field trips and 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 Debbie Rowlett
• Jane Martin
• Beth Morris
• Stuart Paul
• Hayley Oakes
• Dr Giselle Bate

Where You'll Study

• Queen's Park, Chester
• Home of Chester Business School
• A corporate learning hub
• Get supported
• Modern learning, historic city
• Close to the city
• Get connected

Your Future

• Job Prospects: This course opens a multitude of career doors - from public sector, private and commercial through to tertiary and charity work - exploiting your degree's twin foci.
• 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.