Program Overview

BA (Hons) Events Management (Foundation Year)

The BA (Hons) Events Management (Foundation Year) is designed to prepare students for studying the BA (Hons) Events Management degree. This foundation year helps students develop the skills and knowledge needed to study for the full honours degree, even if they don't currently meet the academic requirements.

Course Overview

This course is designed to prepare students for studying the BA (Hons) Events Management degree. It will help students develop the skills and knowledge needed to study for the full honours degree, even if they don't currently meet the academic requirements. Students will develop their study skills, including academic writing and personal and professional development, to start them off in the best possible way for their degree.

Fact File

• Entry year: September 2026
• Typical offer: 72-80 UCAS tariff points
• Course length: 1 year full-time
• UCAS code(s): N822

Course Information

A foundation year provides the perfect environment to advance academic abilities before continuing on to the full degree course. Key skills and knowledge gained during the year give students an excellent grounding and a wide exposure to a range of subjects within the triple-accredited business school.

Features and Benefits

• Funding support: Students can apply for student finance (e.g., tuition fee loan, student loan, and student maintenance grant) in the same way as other students.
• Triple accredited: The business school holds the globally recognised trio of accreditations from EQUIS, AACSB, and AMBA, placing it among the best business schools in the world.
• Enhance employability: Through activities including internships, volunteering, or learning a new language. With the award-winning 'Rise at Manchester Met' programme, students can gain extra academic credits towards their degree.
• Progress to a degree course: After the foundation year, students can join the events management degree. Develop skills further and choose an optional industry placement or year studying abroad.

Accreditations, Awards, and Endorsements

• Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business: The business school is accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.
• Business School Impact System (BSIS): The BSIS scheme is designed to determine the extent and nature of a business school's impact upon its local environment.
• EFMD Quality Improvement System: The business school holds the EQUIS accreditation – a leading international system of quality assessment, improvement, and accreditation of higher education institutions in management and business administration.
• Teaching Excellence Framework: The university has received an overall gold status in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF), meaning it's rated as an outstanding university for its student experience.

Year 1

Students will study eight 15-credit modules. The following list of modules is indicative and may be subject to change.

Core Modules

• Study Skills: This module aims to equip students with the knowledge and understanding in areas such as academic writing, personal and professional development.
• Business Intelligence: The main aim of this module is to introduce students to the vital role that data analysis plays in modern organisations and equip them with related fundamental skills.
• Fundamentals of Marketing: This module introduces students to the fundamentals of marketing.
• Finance for Business: The main aim of this module is to introduce students to the theories and concepts of finance in a business environment.
• Introduction to Management: This module will introduce students to the importance of creativity and responsible management in business decision-making.
• Understanding and Managing People: The main aim of this foundational module is to enable students to appreciate introductory topics related to understanding and managing people at work.
• Customer Service Management: There is a critical need in all business sectors for the delivery of good customer service.
• Understanding the Events, Hospitality, Sport and Tourism Industries: The events, hospitality, sport, and tourism sectors continue to be significant contributors to the global economy.

Study and Assessment

• Study: Year 1: 25% lectures, seminars, or similar; 75% independent study
• Assessment: Year 1: 100% coursework; 0% examination

Placements

If students progress onto a full degree course, they will have the opportunity to do a placement, study, or work abroad in between Year 2 and Year 3 of the full degree.

Entry Requirements

• Typical offer: 72-80 UCAS tariff points
• IELTS score: 5.5 overall with no individual element below 5.5
• UK students:
  • Level 3 qualifications: 72-80 UCAS tariff points
  • Level 2 qualifications: GCSE grade D/3 in English Language or Level 2 Functional Skills English pass and GCSE grade D/3 in Mathematics or Level 2 Functional Skills Mathematics pass
• International students:
  • IB Diploma: IB Diploma with minimum 24 points overall or 72-80 UCAS Tariff points from Higher Level
  • IELTS: 5.5 overall with no individual element below 5.5

Fees and Funding

Tuition fees for the 2026/27 academic year are still being finalised for all courses.

Careers Support and Prospects

• Employed or in further study: 88.7% of UK-domiciled, full-time, first-degree graduates are employed or in further study 15 months after graduation.
• Explore your options and build sought-after skills: Through the Careers Service, students will be supported and encouraged to get ready for further study or working life, including starting their own business.

Taught by Experts

BA (Hons) Events Management (Foundation Year) is part of the Department of Operations, Technology, Events, and Hospitality Management at Manchester Met. Discover more about the department and who students will be working with if they choose to study this course.

Related Courses

• BA (Hons) Events Management: This course will prepare students to work in an exciting sector with plenty of opportunities for rewarding careers. By the time students leave Manchester Met, their CV will be packed with practical skills and experience that helps them impress employers.