The event industry has seen significant growth and is now worth £42.3 billion in the UK alone. It offers diverse and exciting career opportunities around the world. Events play an important role in economic development and social wellbeing, and can help achieve other business objectives like community cohesion.
Bristol is a natural place to study events, with a thriving visitor economy and many businesses involved in event and festival management. Engaging with the local area is an integral part of the learning, teaching and assessment.
Our BA(Hons) Business and Events Management top-up course brings together UWE Bristol's recognised expertise in event studies and business management. It's relevant whether you want to specialise in the business of events, or events in business. On successful completion, you will be awarded a full BA(Hons) degree.
During the year, you’ll study the main disciplines and operational areas of business, alongside specialist modules on event management functions and processes, with the chance to stage your own event in a collaborative project.
You’ll explore various sectors and contemporary issues in the events industry, including concerts and festivals, conferences and meetings, and sporting events. Specialist industry professionals and event organisations provide guest talks, which will prepare you for life as an event manager and underpin your studies.
Career options are diverse and include event project manager, contracts manager, event marketing manager and event experience officer. Some graduates use their business and management skills to start their own events businesses.
The solid grounding in business and management ensures you have a broad range of career paths to choose from, and a skillset relevant to many other careers.
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How to Apply
26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application Codes
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NN2G
Institution code:
B80
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Frenchay Campus
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Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
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International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
You should hold an HND or Foundation Degree (or equivalent), or have successfully completed a course which is equivalent to the first two years of a UK honours degree (240 credit points (120 ECTS credits)) in a Business Management related subject.
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Minimum Qualification Requirements
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English language requirements
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If English is not your first language, you will need to meet the UK Border Agency's and the University's minimum English language requirements such as the International English Language Test (IELTS) overall score of 6.0 with 5.5 in each component.